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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Saint James, NY

Pricing Updated: 08/23/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Saint James, NY area range in price from $1,950 to $3,235 with an overall median price of $2,512. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Saint James Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Nissequogue$2,462$1,9503
Head of the Harbor$2,525$2,24511

Cheapest Available Saint James Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Saint James, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at The Waterfalls 55+ in the Five Corners neighborhood priced from $2,000. Fairfield At Smithtown in the Village of the Branch neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,155. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Saint James apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Waterfalls 55+One Bedroom Upper1BR,1BA$2,000
Fairfield At SmithtownThe QuintonStudio,1BA$2,155
Fairfield At HauppaugeThe Savoy LowerStudio,1BA$2,235

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Saint James, NY and Nearby

As of August 23, 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 B7 Model at Heritage Spy Ring Golf Club starting at $4,386 with a $3.39 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 ClubB72BR,2BA$3.39
901 Nesconset Hwy, Unit ALL INCLUDED WASHER & DRYER901 Nesconset Hwy3BR,2BA$3.17
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
Heatherwood House at RonkonkomaThe Deluxe2BR,1BA$3.18
Maple Garden ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Duplex2BR,1.5BA$2.74
Fairfield Centereach GardensThe Evergreen Lower2BR,1BA$3.00
The Waterfalls 55+One Bedroom Upper1BR,1BA$2.67
Mayfair GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.37

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Frequently Asked Questions about Saint James

What type of rentals are currently available in Saint James?

There are currently 71 Apartments for Rent in Saint James, NY with pricing that ranges from $1,850 to $6,940. There are also 43 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Saint James ranging from $1,800 to $20,000.

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Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Saint James ranges from $1,800 to $20,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,378.

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