Cheap Apartments for Rent in East Setauket, NY from $1,500 (32 Rentals)

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property at 100 Mariners Way

$2,000 - $2,800

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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100 Mariners Way

Port JeffersonNY11777

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property at 655 Belle Terre Rd

$2,255 - $3,070

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 101 Sylvan Ave

$2,200 - $2,300

1 Bedroom Rentals

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101 Sylvan Ave

Miller PlaceNY11764
property at 460 Old Town Rd

$2,150 - $2,500

1 Bedroom Rentals

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460 Old Town Rd

Port Jefferson StationNY11776

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East Setauket, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in East Setauket, NY

Pricing Updated: 04/17/2026

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$2,300106

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 $2,120. Maple Crest Apartments at Port Jefferson in the The Villages at Mount Sinai Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,150. Here is today’s list of the most affordable East Setauket apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fairfield At Port JeffersonSkipperStudio,1BA$2,120
Maple Crest Apartments at Port JeffersonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,150
Fairfield At Lake GroveThe Huron UpperStudio,1BA$2,195
Fairfield Gardens At Port JeffersonThe Aster Upper1BR,1BA$2,200
Heatherwood House at Port JeffersonStudio UpgradeStudio,1BA$2,433
Fairfield Falls at Port JeffersonThe Yosemite1BR,1BA$2,435
Fairfield MeadowsThe Bluebell I1BR,1BA$2,490
The Barnum HouseOne Bed/One Bath1BR,1BA$2,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Setauket, NY

As of April 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Setauket area is the $2.89 price per square foot C - The Port Jefferson Model at The Villas at Setauket in the in the Setauket East Setauket neighborhood starting from $3,999. The second greatest value East Setauket apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at The Brookport starting at $4,200 with a $3.13 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$2.89
The BrookportTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.13
Fairfield Knolls North At Port JeffersonThe Aspen I B W/O2BR,2BA$3.10
Fairfield Landmark At Port Jefferson VillageTwo Bedroom First Floor Ranch Alvord Floor Plan2BR,2BA$2.84
4515 Nesconset Hwy, Unit 14515 Nesconset Hwy2BR,1BA$2.36
The Barnum House2x1 980-11252BR,1BA$3.14
One North1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.95
Fairfield Gardens At Port JeffersonThe Boxwood Upper2BR,1BA$3.02
22 Oneida Ave, Unit Oneida22 Oneida Ave2BR,1BA$2.56
Maple Crest Apartments at Port JeffersonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.84

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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 $2,120.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Setauket Apartment is $2,150 at Maple Crest Apartments 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 At Port Jefferson and starts from $3,480.

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