
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwestern Suffolk Neighborhood of Bay Shore, NY from $1,200 (77 Rentals)
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Oakwood Manor Senior Community

1158 Nugent Ave

58-58 S Clinton Ave

1502 St Louis Ave

Fairfield Courtyard South at Bay Shore

202 N Clinton Ave, Unit ground floor

Fairfield Hedges at Bay Shore

Mid Island Apartments

Bay Shore Manor
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17 Chimney Ln

5 Shore Loft at Bay Shore

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5B Hemlock Dr, Unit 103

Fairfield On The Lake

1991 Union Plaza

55 Pinebrook Pl

Fairfield West At Bay Shore

Fairfield Hedges North at Bay Shore

Bay Shore Senior Residence 55+

Newbrook Gardens Associates
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Fairfield Courtyard East at Bay Shore

Park Avenue Lofts

Lofts on Ocean

55+ Senior Housing at Brookview Commons

73 Ellensue Dr

The Niche at Roman Gardens

Wyandanch Village

434 N Alleghany Ave

5 Parkdale Dr, Unit 2

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66 Osceola Ave, Unit 1
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76 Garden City Ave

2 Somerset Ave

55+ Manor Park Apartments Senior Community

Holiday Square - 55 And Above

Manor Park V Apartments Senior 55+

Fairfield Maples North

Fairfield At The Village Of Brightwaters

25 Baylawn Ave

4 Richland Blvd

The Belmont at Eastview
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Fairfield Station At Deer Park

Country Lake Villas

Fairfield Maples South

South Shore Commons 55+

Fairfield At Islip Terrace

The Niche at 7th Street Gardens

Zen Long Island at Copiague Apartment Homes

10 Leanore Dr

Zen Long Island at Amityville 55+ Community

819 Long Island Ave
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Southwestern Suffolk, Bay Shore, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwestern Suffolk?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Suffolk Studio Apartments | $2,271 | $1,300 | $4,799 |
| Southwestern Suffolk 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,928 | $1,639 | $10,000+ |
| Southwestern Suffolk 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,430 | $1,966 | $10,000+ |
| Southwestern Suffolk 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,935 | $2,900 | $6,250 |
| Southwestern Suffolk 4 Bedroom Apartments | $12,833 | $6,000 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Southwestern Suffolk Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwestern Suffolk area of Bay Shore, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Belmont Villas priced from $1,550. Ballpark Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,789. Here are the most affordable Southwestern Suffolk apartments for rent in Bay Shore, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Villas | One Bedroom Den (60% Affordable) | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| Ballpark Terrace | 1-1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,789 |
| Oakwood Manor Senior Community | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| Fairfield Courtyard South at Bay Shore | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,970 |
| Holiday Square - 55 And Above | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath 580 sq. ft. | 1BR,1BA | $1,975 |
| Manor Park V Apartments Senior 55+ | 1 Bedroom Upstairs | 1BR,1BA | $1,975 |
| Fairfield Maples North | Studio Upper | Studio,1BA | $1,985 |
| Fairfield At The Village Of Brightwaters | Residence 8B | Studio,1BA | $2,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwestern Suffolk, NY
As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwestern Suffolk area is the $1.61 price per square foot 665 Commander Ave Model at 665 Commander Ave, Unit 665 A in the in the North Deer Park neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Southwestern Suffolk apartment is the The Argyle Model at Fairfield Townhouses At Babylon Village starting at $3,620 with a $2.01 price per square foot in the Presidential Section neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwestern Suffolk apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 665 Commander Ave, Unit 665 A | 665 Commander Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Fairfield Townhouses At Babylon Village | The Argyle | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.01 |
| 474 17th St | 474 17th St | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Belmont Villas | One Bedroom (60% Affordable) | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Fairfield East At Farmingdale | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
| Fairfield Renaissance | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| 55+ Sunrise Villas Senior Community | 2 BR Upper Level- Not Available | 2BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| Providence on the Park | B2 Affordable | 1BR,1BA | $2.54 |
| Bunt Commons II: 55+ Senior Living Community | A2 - Bunt II | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| Oakwood Manor Senior Community | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
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Best Local Schools in Southwestern Suffolk, Bay Shore, NY
West Islip Senior High School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwestern Suffolk Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Southwestern Suffolk?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Southwestern Suffolk is at Fairfield Courtyard South at Bay Shore listed at $1,970.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwestern Suffolk Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwestern Suffolk Apartment is $1,550 at Belmont Villas.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southwestern Suffolk Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southwestern Suffolk is starting from $2,175 at Country Lake Villas.
What is the most affordable Southwestern Suffolk Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Southwestern Suffolk Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Fairfield Connetquot and starts from $3,415.
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