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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 $2,145. Maple Crest Apartments at Port Jefferson in the The Villages at Mount Sinai Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,150. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Setauket apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fairfield At Port JeffersonSkipperStudio,1BA$2,145
Maple Crest Apartments at Port JeffersonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,150
Fairfield At Lake GroveThe Huron UpperStudio,1BA$2,195
Fairfield Gardens At Port JeffersonThe Aster Upper1BR,1BA$2,200
Fairfield Falls at Port JeffersonThe Yosemite1BR,1BA$2,460
Heatherwood House at Port JeffersonStudio UpgradeStudio,1BA$2,464
Fairfield MeadowsThe Bluebell I1BR,1BA$2,515
The Barnum HouseOne Bed/One Bath1BR,1BA$2,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Setauket, NY and Nearby

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Setauket area is the $2.89 price per square foot C - The Port Jefferson Model at The Villas at Setauket in the in the Setauket East Setauket neighborhood starting from $3,999. The second greatest value Setauket apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at The Brookport starting at $4,200 with a $3.13 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 Villas at SetauketC - The Port Jefferson2BR,2.5BA$2.89
The BrookportTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.13
Fairfield Knolls North At Port JeffersonThe Aspen I B W/O2BR,2BA$3.10
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
4515 Nesconset Hwy, Unit 14515 Nesconset Hwy2BR,1BA$2.36
The Barnum House2x1 980-11252BR,1BA$3.14
One North1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.95
Fairfield Gardens At Port JeffersonThe Boxwood Upper2BR,1BA$3.02
Maple Crest Apartments at Port JeffersonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.84

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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 $2,145.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Setauket Apartment is $2,150 at Maple Crest Apartments 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 $3,495.

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