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Saint James, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Saint James, NY

Pricing Updated: 06/18/2025

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
Nissequogue$2,665$2,1004
Head of the Harbor$3,200$2,09521

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 North Smithtown neighborhood priced from $2,095. Fairfield Estates At St James in the North Smithtown 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$2,160

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Saint James, NY

As of June 18, 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 The Villages at Mount Sinai Park 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
2 Lotowana Ln, Unit #22 Lotowana Ln3BR,1BA$2.46
Fairfield Gables At South SetauketHermes II1BR,2BA$3.34
Heatherwood House at RonkonkomaThe Deluxe2BR,1BA$2.92
Fieldstone at Commack 55+2 Bedroom 2nd floor2BR,2BA$3.31
Maple Garden ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Duplex2BR,1.5BA$2.55
Setauket Knolls Garden Apartments2B- Upstairs End1BR,1BA$2.62
Willow LakeModel C 1 Bedroom Second Floor1BR,1BA$3.33
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 72 Apartments for Rent in Saint James, NY with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $7,001. There are also 48 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Saint James ranging from $2,000 to $9,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Saint James?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Saint James ranges from $2,000 to $9,800 with an average monthly rent of $4,567.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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