
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwestern Suffolk Neighborhood of Bay Shore, NY from $1,000 (197 Rentals)
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23-2B June Ct

Fairfield Courtyard South at Bay Shore

Zen Long Island at Bay Shore 55+ Community

Bay Shore Gardens Gated Community

227 4th Ave

Fairfield Hedges at Bay Shore

Brookwood at Bay Shore

Bay Shore Manor

Mid Island Apartments
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5B Hemlock Dr, Unit 103

Fairfield On The Lake

Fairfield West At Bay Shore

Fairfield Gardens At Bay Shore

Courtyards on Fifth

Fairfield Eastbrook Gardens

Fairfield Tudor At Bay Shore

74 S Clinton Ave

76 S Clinton Ave
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Fairfield North At Bay Shore

Chelsea Place

Chatham Square

Fairfield Saxon Arms

1 Hemlock Dr, Unit C152

Fairfield Maples at Bay Shore

North District Lofts

1 Hemlock Dr, Unit 148

1C Hemlock Dr, Unit 148

10 4th Ave, Unit 10 Fourth Ave
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Shoregate

Village Place

Greymore Flats

72 5th Ave

12 Shore Ln

Fairfield Hedges North at Bay Shore

Bay Shore Senior Residence 55+

Newbrook Gardens Associates

Park Avenue Lofts

Fairfield Courtyard East at Bay Shore
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Lofts on Ocean

41 Pinebrook Pl

1991 Union Plaza

175 Newbrook Ln

85 Newbrook Ln

Fairfield Renaissance

191 Newbrook Ln

Fairfield Arms at Bay Shore

Fairfield South At Bay Shore

1 Hemlock Dr
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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 | $2,302 | $1,000 | $4,692 |
| Southwestern Suffolk 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,926 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
| Southwestern Suffolk 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,446 | $1,650 | $10,000+ |
| Southwestern Suffolk 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,916 | $2,700 | $6,075 |
| Southwestern Suffolk 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,425 | $3,200 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 197 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southwestern Suffolk Neighborhood of Bay Shore, NY.
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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 |
| Zen Long Island at Amityville 55+ Community | Albany | 1BR,1BA | $1,965 |
| 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 |
| Fairfield Maples North | Studio Upper | Studio,1BA | $1,985 |
| Zen Long Island at Bay Shore 55+ Community | Ambridge | 1BR,1BA | $1,999 |
| Bay Shore Gardens Gated Community | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,000 |
| Fairfield At The Village Of Brightwaters | Residence 8B | Studio,1BA | $2,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwestern Suffolk, NY
As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwestern Suffolk area is the $2.01 price per square foot The Argyle Model at Fairfield Townhouses At Babylon Village in the in the Babylon neighborhood starting from $3,620. The second greatest value Southwestern Suffolk apartment is the One Bedroom Den (60% Affordable) Model at Belmont Villas starting at $1,550 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the North Deer Park 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Townhouses At Babylon Village | The Argyle | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.01 |
| Belmont Villas | One Bedroom Den (60% Affordable) | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Fairfield East At Farmingdale | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
| Fairfield At North Babylon | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| Fairfield Victorian North At Babylon Village | Residence 5 | 1BR,1BA | $2.73 |
| 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 |
| Bay Shore Manor | 1 BR/1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
| Ballpark Terrace | 1-1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
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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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