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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Saint James, NY

Pricing Updated: 06/14/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Saint James, 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 Saint James Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Head of the Harbor$3,225$2,19511
Nissequogue$3,225$2,2454

Cheapest Available Saint James Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Saint James, 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 Saint James apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fairfield At SmithtownThe QuintonStudio,1BA$2,115
Fairfield At Lake GroveThe Huron UpperStudio,1BA$2,195
Hawthorne LivingA011BR,1BA$2,200
Fairfield At HauppaugeThe Savoy LowerStudio,1BA$2,235
Fairfield Estates At St JamesStudioStudio,1BA$2,245
Fairfield West At HauppaugeThe Sheffield LowerStudio,1BA$2,255
Heatherwood House at RonkonkomaThe Imperial1BR,1BA$2,275
Fairfield Centereach GardensThe Bayberry Upper1BR,1BA$2,295
Maple Garden ApartmentsOne Bedroom Upper1BR,1BA$2,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Saint James, NY

As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Saint James area is the $3.10 price per square foot The Aspen I B W/O Model at Fairfield Knolls North At Port Jefferson in the in the Setauket East Setauket neighborhood starting from $4,080. The second greatest value Saint James apartment is the B5 Model at Heritage Spy Ring Golf Club starting at $4,626 with a $3.73 price per square foot in the Setauket East Setauket neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Saint James apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fairfield Knolls North At Port JeffersonThe Aspen I B W/O2BR,2BA$3.10
Heritage Spy Ring Golf ClubB52BR,2BA$3.73
Fairfield Landmark At Port Jefferson VillageTwo Bedroom First Floor Ranch Alvord Floor Plan2BR,2BA$2.84
Fairfield Gables At South SetauketHermes II1BR,2BA$3.34
Avalon CommonsB1R2BR,1BA$2.91
Heatherwood House at RonkonkomaThe Deluxe2BR,1BA$3.11
Maple Garden ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Duplex2BR,1.5BA$2.71
Fairfield Centereach GardensThe Evergreen Lower2BR,1BA$2.95
Willow Lake ApartmentsModel C 1 Bedroom Second Floor1BR,1BA$3.51
Mayfair GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.37

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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 Saint James Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Saint James?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Saint James is at Fairfield At Smithtown listed at $2,115.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Saint James Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Saint James Apartment is $2,200 at Hawthorne Living.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Saint James Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Saint James is starting from $2,600 at Hawthorne Living.

What is the most affordable Saint James Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Saint James Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Renaissance Hills and starts from $3,950.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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