Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Bay Shore Neighborhood of Bay Shore, NY from $1,500 (19 Rentals)

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Park Avenue Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Avenue Lofts

64 Park AveBay Shore, NY 11706
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Lofts on Ocean
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Lofts on Ocean

6 Ocean AveBay Shore, NY 11706
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1991 Union Plaza
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1991 Union Plaza

1991 Union BlvdBay Shore, NY 11706
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Downtown Bay Shore, Bay Shore, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Bay Shore Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Bay Shore area of Bay Shore, NY is a Studio unit found at Fairfield Courtyard South at Bay Shore priced from $1,970. Fairfield At The Village Of Brightwaters has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,000. Here are the most affordable Downtown Bay Shore apartments for rent in Bay Shore, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fairfield Courtyard South at Bay ShoreStudioStudio,1BA$1,970
Fairfield At The Village Of BrightwatersResidence 8BStudio,1BA$2,000
Bay Shore Gardens Gated CommunityStudioStudio,1BA$2,000
Fairfield Hedges at Bay ShoreStudio w/alcoveStudio,1BA$2,020
Brookwood at Bay ShoreOne Bedroom (Upstairs)1BR,1BA$2,121

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Bay Shore, NY

As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Bay Shore area is the $2.79 price per square foot The Castle Upper Model at Fairfield Saxon Arms in the in the Courthouse Commons neighborhood starting from $3,005. The second greatest value Downtown Bay Shore apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Fairfield Maples at Bay Shore starting at $3,085 with a $3.09 price per square foot in the Courthouse Commons neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Bay Shore apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fairfield Saxon ArmsThe Castle Upper2BR,2BA$2.79
Fairfield Maples at Bay Shore2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.09
Fairfield Tudor At Bay ShoreTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.95
Fairfield RenaissanceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.33
Fairfield Gardens At Bay ShoreThe Jasmine2BR,2BA$3.63
Bay Shore Manor1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$2.69
Fairfield South At Bay ShoreThe Atlantic Lower1BR,1BA$3.33
Fairfield West At Bay ShoreThe Willow1BR,1BA$3.48
Courtyards on Fifth1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.73
Bay Shore Gardens Gated CommunityStudioStudio ,1BA$3.64

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Bay Shore, Bay Shore, NY

Ranked #5

Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across New York and customized analysis for Central Bay Shore. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Bay Shore Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Bay Shore?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Bay Shore is at Fairfield Courtyard South at Bay Shore listed at $1,970.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Bay Shore Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Bay Shore Apartment is $2,121 at Brookwood at Bay Shore.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Bay Shore Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Bay Shore is starting from $2,450 at Bay Shore Manor.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.