Cheap Apartments for Rent in East Setauket, NY from $1,850 (43 Rentals)

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property at 37 John St
$1,950

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Base Rent$1,950
Total Monthly Price$1,950
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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37 John St

Port Jefferson StationNY11776

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property at 5 Williams Blvd
$2,610 - $2,635
1 Bedroom Rentals
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5 Williams Blvd

Lake GroveNY11755

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property at 6 Williams Blvd
$2,655 - $3,280
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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6 Williams Blvd

Lake GroveNY11755
property at 655 Belle Terre Rd
$2,725 - $3,215
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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655 Belle Terre Rd

Port JeffersonNY11777

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217 W BroadwayPort Jefferson, NY 11777
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property at 21 Adamson St
$2,300
1 Bedroom Rentals
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21 Adamson St

SeldenNY11784
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property at 69 Bellwood Ave
$3,000

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Base Rent$3,000
Total Monthly Price$3,000
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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69 Bellwood Ave

CentereachNY11720
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East Setauket, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in East Setauket, NY

Pricing Updated: 09/05/2026

Current apartment rentals in the East Setauket, NY area range in price from $1,850 to $5,325 with an overall median price of $3,750. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for East Setauket Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Setauket East Setauket$3,750$1,85098

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 $2,195. Fairfield Gardens At Port Jefferson in the Port Jefferson Station neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,220. Here is today’s list of the most affordable East Setauket apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fairfield At Port JeffersonSkipperStudio,1BA$2,195
Fairfield Gardens At Port JeffersonThe Aster Upper1BR,1BA$2,220
Fairfield At Lake GroveThe Huron UpperStudio,1BA$2,245
Fairfield Falls at Port JeffersonThe Yosemite1BR,1BA$2,460
Fairfield MeadowsThe Bluebell I1BR,1BA$2,515
Heatherwood House at Port JeffersonStudio UpgradeStudio,1BA$2,520
The Barnum HouseOne Bed/One Bath1BR,1BA$2,600
Fairfield Courtyard at Lake Grove1 Bedroom, 1 Bath 690 sq. ft.1BR,1BA$2,610
The Hills at Port Jefferson1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Setauket, NY

As of September 05, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The BrookportTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.13
Fairfield Knolls North At Port JeffersonThe Aspen I B W/O2BR,2BA$3.10
Heritage Spy Ring Golf ClubB72BR,2BA$3.40
Fairfield Landmark At Port Jefferson VillageTwo Bedroom First Floor Ranch Alvord Floor Plan2BR,2BA$2.84
Fairfield Gables At South SetauketHermes II1BR,2BA$3.34
The Barnum House2x1 980-11252BR,1BA$3.14
One North1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.95
Maple Crest ApartmentsPort Jefferson - 2 Bed/1 Bath Renovated2BR,1BA$3.07
Fairfield Gardens At Port JeffersonThe Boxwood Upper2BR,1BA$3.02
40 Bonnie Ln, Unit Drew40 Bonnie Ln1BR,1BA$2.61

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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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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 $2,195.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Setauket Apartment is $2,220 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 $2,835 at Fairfield Gardens 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 Gables At South Setauket and starts from $4,215.

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