Cheap Apartments for Rent in Head Of The Harbor, NY from $2,000 (40 Rentals)

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property at 37 Elliott Pl

$2,265 - $2,530

1 Bedroom Rentals

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37 Elliott Pl

SmithtownNY11787

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property at 44 NY-25A

$2,800 - $3,215

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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44 NY-25A

SmithtownNY11787

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property at 460 Old Town Rd

$2,150 - $2,300

1 Bedroom Rentals

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460 Old Town Rd

Port Jefferson StationNY11776
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$2,500

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44 Henry St

Kings ParkNY11754

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Head Of The Harbor, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Head Of The Harbor Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Head Of The Harbor, NY is a Studio unit found at Fairfield At Smithtown in the Village of the Branch neighborhood priced from $2,115. 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 Head Of The Harbor apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fairfield At SmithtownThe QuintonStudio,1BA$2,115
Fairfield At Lake GroveThe Huron UpperStudio,1BA$2,195
Fairfield Gardens At Port JeffersonThe Aster Upper1BR,1BA$2,200
Fairfield Estates At St JamesStudioStudio,1BA$2,245
Eagle Rock Apartments at NesconsetA21BR,1BA$2,290
Fairfield Centereach GardensThe Bayberry Upper1BR,1BA$2,295
Maple Garden ApartmentsOne Bedroom Upper1BR,1BA$2,295
Fairfield Manor at NesconsetSTUDIO LOWER LEVELStudio,1BA$2,315
Fairfield At New England VillageThe Regent Lower1BR,1BA$2,370
Heatherwood House at RonkonkomaThe Imperial1BR,1BA$2,436

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Head Of The Harbor, NY and Nearby

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Head Of The Harbor 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 Head Of The Harbor 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 Head Of The Harbor 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
The Barnum House2x1 980-11252BR,1BA$3.14
Heatherwood House at RonkonkomaThe Deluxe2BR,1BA$3.28
One North1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.95
Maple Garden ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Duplex2BR,1.5BA$2.71
Fairfield Centereach GardensThe Evergreen Lower2BR,1BA$2.95
Fairfield Gardens At Port JeffersonThe Boxwood Upper2BR,1BA$3.02

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Head Of The Harbor Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Head Of The Harbor?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Head Of The Harbor is at Fairfield At Smithtown listed at $2,115.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Head Of The Harbor Apartment?

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

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Head Of The Harbor Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Head Of The Harbor is starting from $2,625 at Maple Garden Apartments.

What is the most affordable Head Of The Harbor Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Head Of The Harbor Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Fairfield Gables At South Setauket and starts from $4,215.

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