
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Islip, NY from $1,300 (52 Rentals)
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143 Church Ave

Gracewood Estates

407 E Main St

Meridian Lofts in Islip

2449 Union Blvd

58-58 S Clinton Ave

1502 St Louis Ave

2 Somerset Ave

Fairfield Courtyard South at Bay Shore
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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

Zen Long Island at Bay Shore 55+ Community

Fairfield At East Islip

5 Shore Loft at Bay Shore
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Fairfield On The Lake

1991 Union Plaza

Fairfield Gardens At Bay Shore

Courtyards on Fifth

Fairfield Country Club Gardens

Fairfield Eastbrook Gardens

325 Brook Ave

309 Brook Ave

Fairfield Tudor At Bay Shore

Fairfield North At Bay Shore
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Chatham Square

Chelsea Place

15 Willowbrook Ave

Broadway West I

Fairfield Hedges North at Bay Shore

Bay Shore Senior Residence 55+

Newbrook Gardens Associates

Ballpark Terrace

Fairfield Courtyard East at Bay Shore

Park Avenue Lofts
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Lofts on Ocean

41 Pinebrook Pl

31 Newbrook Ln

19 Pinebrook Pl

175 Newbrook Ln

85 Newbrook Ln

Fairfield Renaissance

191 Newbrook Ln

Fairfield Arms at Bay Shore

Fairfield South At Bay Shore
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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 | $2,283 | $1,800 | $3,008 |
| Cheap Islip 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,903 | $2,111 | $4,525 |
| Cheap Islip 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,384 | $2,450 | $5,258 |
| Cheap Islip 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,728 | $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 Courthouse Commons 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 |
| Fairfield Hedges at Bay Shore | Studio w/alcove | Studio,1BA | $2,020 |
| Mid Island Apartments | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,090 |
| 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 |
| Zen Long Island at Bay Shore 55+ Community | Ambridge | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
| Fairfield Townhomes at Islip | Arc Studio - 475 sq.ft | Studio,1BA | $2,195 |
| Fairfield At East Islip | The Davinci | Studio,1BA | $2,235 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Islip, NY
As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Islip area is the $2.66 price per square foot Willow Upper with Loft Model at The Villas on Eastview in the in the Courthouse Commons neighborhood starting from $3,900. The second greatest value Islip apartment is the The Castle Upper Model at Fairfield Saxon Arms starting at $3,005 with a $2.79 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Villas on Eastview | Willow Upper with Loft | 2BR,2BA | $2.66 |
| Fairfield Saxon Arms | The Castle Upper | 2BR,2BA | $2.79 |
| Fairfield Maples at Bay Shore | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $3.09 |
| Fairfield Tudor At Bay Shore | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.95 |
| Fairfield Renaissance | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| Bay Shore Gardens Gated Community | 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $3.11 |
| Brookwood at Islip | Two Bedroom (Upstairs) | 2BR,1BA | $2.92 |
| Greenview Village I 55+ | A | 2BR,1BA | $3.03 |
| 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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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
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