Cheap Apartments for Rent in the St James Neighborhood of Saint James, NY from $2,000 (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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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. Fairfield Estates At St James has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,245. 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
Fairfield Estates At St JamesStudioStudio,1BA$2,245
Eagle Rock Apartments at NesconsetA21BR,1BA$2,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St James, NY

As of June 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the St James area is the $2.71 price per square foot Two Bedroom Duplex Model at Maple Garden Apartments in the in the Village of the Branch neighborhood starting from $2,705. The second greatest value St James apartment is the A2R Model at Avalon Commons starting at $3,165 with a $3.67 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.
Maple Garden ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Duplex2BR,1.5BA$2.71
Avalon CommonsA2R1BR,1BA$3.67
Eagle Rock Apartments at NesconsetB12BR,1BA$4.09
Fairfield Courtyard at Lake Grove1 Bedroom, 1 Bath 690 sq. ft.1BR,1BA$3.78
The Lofts at Maple & MainOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$5.29
Fairfield Estates At St JamesStudioStudio ,1BA$4.34
Fairfield At Lake GroveThe Tahoe1BR,1BA$5.12

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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 $2,295 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 $2,625 at Maple Garden Apartments.

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