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280 Main St, Unit 1
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280 Main St, Unit 1

280 Main StEast Setauket, NY 11733

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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217 W BroadwayPort Jefferson, NY 11777
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Setauket, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Setauket Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Setauket, NY is a Studio unit found at Fairfield At Port Jefferson in the The Villages at Mount Sinai Park neighborhood priced from $2,170. Fairfield At Lake Grove in the Five Corners neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,195. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Setauket apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fairfield At Port JeffersonSkipperStudio,1BA$2,170
Fairfield At Lake GroveThe Huron UpperStudio,1BA$2,195
Fairfield Gardens At Port JeffersonThe Aster Upper1BR,1BA$2,200
Maple Crest Apartments at Port JeffersonPort Jefferson - 1 Bed/1 Bath - Lower Level1BR,1BA$2,395
Heatherwood House at Port JeffersonStudio UpgradeStudio,1BA$2,406
Fairfield Falls at Port JeffersonThe Yosemite1BR,1BA$2,460
Fairfield MeadowsThe Bluebell I1BR,1BA$2,515
The Barnum HouseOne Bed/One Bath1BR,1BA$2,600
Fairfield Courtyard at Lake Grove1 Bedroom, 1 Bath 690 sq. ft.1BR,1BA$2,610

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Setauket, NY and Nearby

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Setauket area is the $3.13 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at The Brookport in the in the Setauket East Setauket neighborhood starting from $4,200. The second greatest value Setauket apartment is the The Aspen I B W/O Model at Fairfield Knolls North At Port Jefferson starting at $4,080 with a $3.10 price per square foot in the Setauket East Setauket neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Setauket apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The BrookportTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.13
Fairfield Knolls North At Port JeffersonThe Aspen I B W/O2BR,2BA$3.10
Heritage Spy Ring Golf ClubB52BR,2BA$3.73
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
The Barnum House2x1 980-11252BR,1BA$3.14
Fairfield Gardens At Port JeffersonThe Boxwood Upper2BR,1BA$3.02
Maple Crest Apartments at Port JeffersonPort Jefferson - 1 Bed/1 Bath - Lower Level1BR,1BA$3.25
Fairfield Courtyard at Lake Grove1 Bedroom, 1 Bath 690 sq. ft.1BR,1BA$3.78
Fairfield Falls at Port JeffersonThe Yosemite1BR,1BA$3.78

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Setauket Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Setauket?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Setauket is at Fairfield At Port Jefferson listed at $2,170.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Setauket Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Setauket Apartment is $2,200 at Fairfield Gardens At Port Jefferson.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Setauket is starting from $2,835 at Fairfield Gardens At Port Jefferson.

What is the most affordable Setauket Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Setauket Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Fairfield At Port Jefferson and starts from $3,530.

Expert Rental Resources

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