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Saint James, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Saint James, NY

Pricing Updated: 07/30/2025

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$2,940$2,15013
Nissequogue$2,950$2,1507

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 $2,095. Fairfield Estates At St James in the Five Corners neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,150. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Saint James apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fairfield At SmithtownThe QuintonStudio,1BA$2,095
Fairfield Estates At St JamesStudioStudio,1BA$2,150
Fairfield At Lake GroveThe Huron UpperStudio,1BA$2,195
Hawthorne LivingA051BR,1BA$2,200
Fairfield West At HauppaugeThe Sheffield LowerStudio,1BA$2,205
Fairfield At HauppaugeThe Savoy LowerStudio,1BA$2,210
Maple Garden ApartmentsOne Bedroom Upper1BR,1BA$2,215
Fairfield Centereach GardensThe Bayberry Upper1BR,1BA$2,245
Fairfield Manor at NesconsetSTUDIO LOWER LEVELStudio,1BA$2,270
Heatherwood House at RonkonkomaThe Imperial1BR,1BA$2,335

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Saint James, NY

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Saint James area is the $2.83 price per square foot C - The Port Jefferson Model at The Villas at Setauket in the in the Setauket East Setauket neighborhood starting from $3,925. The second greatest value Saint James apartment is the The Aspen I B W/O Model at Fairfield Knolls North At Port Jefferson starting at $3,990 with a $3.03 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.
The Villas at SetauketC - The Port Jefferson2BR,2.5BA$2.83
Fairfield Knolls North At Port JeffersonThe Aspen I B W/O2BR,2BA$3.03
Heritage Spy Ring Golf ClubB52BR,2BA$3.46
Fairfield Gables At South SetauketHermes II1BR,2BA$3.34
Maple Garden ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Duplex2BR,1.5BA$2.60
Setauket Knolls Garden Apartments2B- Upstairs End1BR,1BA$2.62
Avalon CommonsA2R1BR,1BA$3.06
Heatherwood House at RonkonkomaThe Imperial1BR,1BA$2.89
Willow LakeModel C 1 Bedroom Second Floor1BR,1BA$3.43
Mayfair GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.37

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Walk Score®

56 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

48 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 $2,095.

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 $2,545 at Maple Garden Apartments.

What is the most affordable Saint James Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Saint James Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Avalon Commons and starts from $3,836.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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