Cheap Apartments for Rent in the St James Neighborhood of Saint James, NY from $1,400 (10 Rentals)

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174 Mills Pond Rd
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174 Mills Pond Rd

174 Mills Pond RdSaint James, NY 11780

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St James, Saint James, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available St James Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the St James area of Long Island, NY is a Studio unit found at Fairfield At Lake Grove priced from $2,195. Maple Garden Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,215. Here are the most affordable St James apartments for rent in Long Island, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fairfield At Lake GroveThe Huron UpperStudio,1BA$2,195
Maple Garden ApartmentsOne Bedroom Upper1BR,1BA$2,215
Fairfield Estates At St JamesStudioStudio,1BA$2,245

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St James, NY

As of October 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the St James area is the $2.51 price per square foot B1LR Model at Avalon Commons in the in the Village of the Branch neighborhood starting from $3,570. The second greatest value St James apartment is the Two Bedroom Duplex Model at Maple Garden Apartments starting at $2,600 with a $2.60 price per square foot in the Village of the Branch neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for St James apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Avalon CommonsB1LR2BR,1BA$2.51
Maple Garden ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Duplex2BR,1.5BA$2.60
Fairfield Courtyard at Lake Grove1 Bedroom, 1 Bath 690 sq. ft.1BR,1BA$3.78
The Lofts at Maple & Main1BR LIHP AFFORDABLE1BR,1BA$4.17
Fairfield Estates At St JamesStudioStudio ,1BA$4.34
Fairfield At Lake GroveThe Tahoe1BR,1BA$5.12

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
St James, Saint James, NY

Ranked #1

Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the St James Neighborhood in Saint James, NY

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap St James Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in St James?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in St James is at Fairfield At Lake Grove listed at $2,195.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom St James Apartment is $2,215 at Maple Garden Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in St James is starting from $2,545 at Maple Garden Apartments.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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