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property at 184 Hallock Rd

184 Hallock Rd

Lake GroveNY11755

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property at 460 Old Town Rd

460 Old Town Rd

Port Jefferson StationNY11776
property at 125 Terryville Rd

125 Terryville Rd

Port Jefferson StationNY11776

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property at 12 Bruce Dr

12 Bruce Dr

CentereachNY11720
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217 W BroadwayPort Jefferson, NY 11777
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East Setauket, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in East Setauket, NY

Pricing Updated: 12/01/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Setauket East Setauket$4,975$1,200117

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 The Villages at Mount Sinai Park neighborhood priced from $2,095. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fairfield At Port JeffersonSkipperStudio,1BA$2,095
Fairfield At Lake GroveThe Huron UpperStudio,1BA$2,195
Fairfield Gardens At Port JeffersonThe Aster Upper1BR,1BA$2,200
Maple Crest Apartments at Port JeffersonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,275
Setauket Knolls Garden Apartments1B - Down End1BR,1BA$2,400
Fairfield Falls at Port JeffersonThe Yosemite1BR,1BA$2,435

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Setauket, NY

As of December 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Setauket area is the $2.83 price per square foot C - The Port Jefferson Model at The Villas at Setauket in the in the Setauket East Setauket neighborhood starting from $3,925. The second greatest value East Setauket apartment is the B9 Model at The Shipyard at Port Jeff Harbor starting at $4,154 with a $3.09 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Villas at SetauketC - The Port Jefferson2BR,2.5BA$2.83
The Shipyard at Port Jeff HarborB92BR,2BA$3.09
One North2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.87
Fairfield Knolls North At Port JeffersonThe Aspen I B W/O2BR,2BA$3.03
Fairfield Landmark At Port Jefferson VillageTwo Bedroom First Floor Ranch Alvord Floor Plan2BR,2BA$2.84
Setauket Knolls Garden Apartments2B- Upstairs End1BR,1BA$2.62
Fairfield Gardens At Port JeffersonThe Boxwood Upper2BR,1BA$3.02
17 Towne Ln, Unit 17 Towne Ln Centereach NY17 Towne Ln1BR,1BA$2.33
Maple Crest Apartments at Port JeffersonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.00
5 View Ct5 View CtStudio ,1BA$2.80

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39 / 100

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Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Setauket Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Setauket?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Setauket is at Fairfield At Port Jefferson listed at $2,095.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Setauket Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Setauket Apartment is $2,200 at Fairfield Gardens At Port Jefferson.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Setauket Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Setauket is starting from $2,800 at Maple Crest Apartments at Port Jefferson.

What is the most affordable East Setauket Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Setauket Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Fairfield At Port Jefferson and starts from $3,480.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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