Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Riverhead Neighborhood of Riverhead, NY from $900 (19 Rentals)

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236 Shebleski Sq
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

236 Shebleski Sq

236 Shebleski SqRiverhead, NY 11901
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Riverhaven Park
Studio Apartments

Riverhaven Park

37 Hubbard AveRiverhead, NY 11901
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856-876 West Main St
1 Bedroom Apartments

856-876 West Main St

856-876 West Main StRiverhead, NY 11901
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90 Old Quogue Rd
10 Bedroom Apartments

90 Old Quogue Rd

90 Old Quogue RdRiverhead, NY 11901
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128 Sweezy Ave
Studio Apartments

128 Sweezy Ave

128 Sweezy AveRiverhead, NY 11901
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231 Hamilton Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

231 Hamilton Ave

231 Hamilton AveRiverhead, NY 11901
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629 W Main St
Studio Apartments

629 W Main St

629 W Main StRiverhead, NY 11901
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Peconic Crossing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Peconic Crossing

11 W Main StRiverhead, NY 11901

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John Wesley Village III
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

John Wesley Village III

1400 Aldgersgate RdRiverhead, NY 11901
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The Shipyard
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Shipyard

331 E Main StRiverhead, NY 11901
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Station One
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Station One

205 Osborn AveRiverhead, NY 11901
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Riverview Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverview Lofts

221 E Main StRiverhead, NY 11901

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1181 Flanders Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

1181 Flanders Rd

1181 Flanders RdFlanders, NY 11901

Downtown Riverhead, Riverhead, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Riverhead Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Riverhead area of Riverhead, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at John Wesley Village III priced from $1,699. Fairfield Pines East has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,055. Here are the most affordable Downtown Riverhead apartments for rent in Riverhead, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
John Wesley Village III1-11BR,1BA$1,699
Fairfield Pines EastThe AnchorageStudio,1BA$2,055
Fairfield Town Centre At RiverheadOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,620

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Riverhead, NY

As of May 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Riverhead area is the $2.30 price per square foot 1-1 Model at John Wesley Village III in the in the Outlying Eastern Suffolk neighborhood starting from $1,699. The second greatest value Downtown Riverhead apartment is the The Anchorage Model at Fairfield Pines East starting at $2,055 with a $3.49 price per square foot in the Outlying Eastern Suffolk neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Riverhead apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
John Wesley Village III1-11BR,1BA$2.30
Fairfield Pines EastThe AnchorageStudio ,1BA$3.49

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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 Downtown Riverhead Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Riverhead Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Riverhead Apartment is $1,699 at John Wesley Village III.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Riverhead Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Riverhead is starting from $1,998 at John Wesley Village III.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

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