
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Islip, NY from $1,300 (57 Rentals)
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Gracewood Estates

126 Easy St

407 E Main St

Greenview Village I 55+

Meridian Lofts in Islip

Fairfield Courtyard South at Bay Shore

Zen Long Island at Bay Shore 55+ Community

Bay Shore Gardens Gated Community

227 4th Ave
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Fairfield Hedges at Bay Shore

The Belmont at Eastview

Mid Island Apartments

Fairfield At Islip Terrace

Brookwood at Bay Shore

Bay Shore Manor

Fairfield Townhomes at Islip

Fairfield At East Islip

5 Shore Loft at Bay Shore

Fairfield On The Lake
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255 Smith St

Fairfield Gardens At Bay Shore

Courtyards on Fifth

317 Brook Ave

Fairfield Eastbrook Gardens

Fairfield Tudor At Bay Shore

74 S Clinton Ave

76 S Clinton Ave

Fairfield North At Bay Shore

Fairfield Country Club Gardens
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280 Bellmore Ave

Chelsea Place

Fairfield Saxon Arms

1 Hemlock Dr, Unit C152

Fairfield Maples at Bay Shore

Total Monthly Price
Shoregate

Broadway West I

Fairfield Hedges North at Bay Shore

Bay Shore Senior Residence 55+
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Newbrook Gardens Associates

Ballpark Terrace

Fairfield Courtyard East at Bay Shore

Park Avenue Lofts

Lofts on Ocean

4 E Walnut St

41 Pinebrook Pl

1991 Union Plaza

175 Newbrook Ln

85 Newbrook Ln
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Islip, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Islip?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Islip Studio Apartments | $2,301 | $1,970 | $3,008 |
| Cheap Islip 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,825 | $1,999 | $4,525 |
| Cheap Islip 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,383 | $2,300 | $4,794 |
| Cheap Islip 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,703 | $3,000 | $5,040 |
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Cheapest Available Islip Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Islip, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Ballpark Terrace in the Central Islip neighborhood priced from $1,789. Fairfield Courtyard South at Bay Shore in the Brightwaters Farm neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,970. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Islip apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballpark Terrace | 1-1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,789 |
| Fairfield Courtyard South at Bay Shore | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,970 |
| Zen Long Island at Bay Shore 55+ Community | Ambridge | 1BR,1BA | $1,999 |
| Bay Shore Gardens Gated Community | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,000 |
| Fairfield Hedges at Bay Shore | Studio w/alcove | Studio,1BA | $2,020 |
| The Belmont at Eastview | Hanover | Studio,1BA | $2,083 |
| Mid Island Apartments | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,095 |
| Fairfield At Islip Terrace | The Harvard | Studio,1BA | $2,100 |
| Brookwood at Bay Shore | One Bedroom (Upstairs) | 1BR,1BA | $2,121 |
| Bay Shore Manor | 1 BR/1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Islip, NY
As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Islip area is the $2.79 price per square foot The Castle Upper Model at Fairfield Saxon Arms in the in the Courthouse Commons neighborhood starting from $3,005. The second greatest value Islip apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Fairfield Maples at Bay Shore starting at $3,085 with a $3.09 price per square foot in the Courthouse Commons neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Islip apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Saxon Arms | The Castle Upper | 2BR,2BA | $2.79 |
| Fairfield Maples at Bay Shore | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $3.09 |
| 2 Fourth Avenue | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| 10 4th Ave | 2 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| Fairfield Tudor At Bay Shore | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.95 |
| Fairfield Renaissance | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| Brookwood at Islip | Two Bedroom (Upstairs) | 2BR,1BA | $2.92 |
| Greenview Village I 55+ | A | 2BR,1BA | $3.11 |
| Bay Shore Manor | 1 BR/1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
| Ballpark Terrace | 1-1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Islip Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Islip?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Islip is at Fairfield Courtyard South at Bay Shore listed at $1,970.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Islip Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Islip Apartment is $1,789 at Ballpark Terrace.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Islip Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Islip is starting from $2,450 at Bay Shore Manor.
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
Written by: Robin Stewart
The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently
Written by: Robin Stewart
Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It
Written by: Robin Stewart
Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention
Written by: Robin Stewart
There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.
