
Cheap Apartments for Rent in East Setauket, NY from $1,700 (45 Rentals)
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20 Impala Dr, Unit Cozy 1 Bedroom Apartment

Fairfield At Port Jefferson

Fairfield At Lake Grove

Fairfield Gardens At Port Jefferson

655 Belle Terre Rd

Setauket Knolls Garden Apartments

Heatherwood House at Port Jefferson

Fairfield Falls at Port Jefferson
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5 Dark Hollow Rd

6 Dark Hollow Rd

7 Dark Hollow Rd

16 Wildwood St

Fairfield Meadows

The Barnum House

41 Chestnut Ave

Fairfield Courtyard at Lake Grove

25 Williams Blvd
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25 Spruce St

The Hills at Port Jefferson

The Brookport

3 Crown St

10 Sylvan Ln

31 Sylvan Ln

Maple Crest Apartments

One North

Fairfield Landmark At Port Jefferson Village
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Heritage Spy Ring Golf Club

Fairfield Knolls North At Port Jefferson

4 Chestnut St

12 Pinnacle Dr

14 Pinnacle Dr

60 Pinnacle Dr

162 Village Green Dr

Longbotham House Apartments

37 El Camino Ct
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Overbay

101 Sylvan Ave

460 Old Town Rd

21 Adamson St

48 Pointe Cir S

425 Old Town Rd

20 Handsome Ave

253 Windward Dr

802 Sara Cir
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East Setauket, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Setauket?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap East Setauket Studio Apartments | $2,280 | $2,170 | $2,416 |
| Cheap East Setauket 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,878 | $1,700 | $4,308 |
| Cheap East Setauket 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,833 | $2,835 | $5,597 |
| Cheap East Setauket 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,300 | $3,200 | $5,109 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in East Setauket, NY
Pricing Updated: 07/21/2026Current apartment rentals in the East Setauket, NY area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for East Setauket Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setauket East Setauket | $4,850 | $2,400 | 88 |
Cheapest Available East Setauket Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in East Setauket, NY is a Studio unit found at Fairfield At Port Jefferson in the Port Jefferson neighborhood priced from $2,170. Fairfield At Lake Grove in the Five Corners neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,195. Here is today’s list of the most affordable East Setauket apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield At Port Jefferson | Skipper | Studio,1BA | $2,170 |
| Fairfield At Lake Grove | The Huron Upper | Studio,1BA | $2,195 |
| Fairfield Gardens At Port Jefferson | The Aster Upper | 1BR,1BA | $2,220 |
| Fairfield Falls at Port Jefferson | The Yosemite | 1BR,1BA | $2,460 |
| Fairfield Meadows | The Bluebell I | 1BR,1BA | $2,515 |
| The Barnum House | One Bed/One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,600 |
| Fairfield Courtyard at Lake Grove | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath 690 sq. ft. | 1BR,1BA | $2,610 |
| The Hills at Port Jefferson | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,700 |
| The Brookport | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Setauket, NY
As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Setauket area is the $3.13 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at The Brookport in the in the Port Jefferson neighborhood starting from $4,200. The second greatest value East Setauket apartment is the The Aspen I B W/O Model at Fairfield Knolls North At Port Jefferson starting at $4,080 with a $3.10 price per square foot in the Setauket East Setauket neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Setauket apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brookport | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $3.13 |
| Fairfield Knolls North At Port Jefferson | The Aspen I B W/O | 2BR,2BA | $3.10 |
| Heritage Spy Ring Golf Club | B7 | 2BR,2BA | $3.40 |
| Fairfield Landmark At Port Jefferson Village | Two Bedroom First Floor Ranch Alvord Floor Plan | 2BR,2BA | $2.84 |
| Fairfield Gables At South Setauket | Hermes II | 1BR,2BA | $3.34 |
| The Barnum House | 2x1 980-1125 | 2BR,1BA | $3.14 |
| Heatherwood House at Port Jefferson | 2 Bedroom Upgrade | 2BR,1BA | $2.83 |
| Fairfield Gardens At Port Jefferson | The Boxwood Upper | 2BR,1BA | $3.02 |
| Fairfield Courtyard at Lake Grove | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath 690 sq. ft. | 1BR,1BA | $3.78 |
| Fairfield Falls at Port Jefferson | The Yosemite | 1BR,1BA | $3.78 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Setauket Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Setauket?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Setauket is under $2,800.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Setauket?
The cheapest apartment in East Setauket is Fairfield Gardens At Port Jefferson which is listed at $2,220, while the average apartment in East Setauket costs $4,850.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Setauket?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in East Setauket that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in East Setauket?
Cheap apartments in East Setauket have an average cost of $106 which is $4,744 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Setauket.
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