
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Shelter Island, NY from $1,100 (25 Rentals)
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Victoria Gardens

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Highland Apartments

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Pequot Village

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Morton House
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Pride Point and Progress Point

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Villages at Shore Landing

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Deerfield Village

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Nutmeg Woods

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ReNew Washington Park

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Avery Heights Senior Living

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Vessel - Bank Street

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Central @ Waterford Woods

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The Docks

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Harbor View
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Gull Harbor Apartments

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Eagle Pointe

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Shelter Island, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Shelter Island?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Shelter Island Studio Apartments | $1,672 | $1,225 | $2,388 |
| Shelter Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,001 | $1,100 | $3,105 |
| Shelter Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,353 | $1,200 | $4,531 |
| Shelter Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,877 | $1,400 | $3,815 |
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Cheapest Available Shelter Island Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Shelter Island, NY is a 2 Beds unit found at Crocker House priced from $1,100. Highland Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,175. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shelter Island apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Crocker House | Studio | 2BR,2BA | $1,100 |
| Highland Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
| Pequot Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Pride Point and Progress Point | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Morton House | Efficiency | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shelter Island, NY and Nearby
As of March 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shelter Island area is the $1.85 price per square foot Schooner Townhome Model at The Cove at Gateway Commons in the in the Southwest New London Lyme neighborhood starting from $3,415. The second greatest value Shelter Island apartment is the 2 Bed / 1 Bath Model at The Grand starting at $2,350 with a $1.71 price per square foot in the Eastern Suffolk neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shelter Island apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| The Cove at Gateway Commons | Schooner Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.85 |
| The Grand | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| The Edgewater | Sailfish 2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.07 |
| The Sound at Gateway Commons | The Madison | 3BR,2BA | $2.25 |
| Central @ Waterford Woods | Great Neck - Loft Unit 2BR/2BA - Buildings G, H... | 2BR,2BA | $2.24 |
| Pride Point and Progress Point | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.13 |
| 70 Pond Meadow Rd | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| Washington Street Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Avery Heights Senior Living | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| Pequot Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shelter Island Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Shelter Island?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Shelter Island is at Highland Apartments listed at $1,175.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Shelter Island Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Shelter Island Apartment is $1,100 at Crocker House.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Shelter Island Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Shelter Island is starting from $1,100 at Crocker House.
What is the most affordable Shelter Island Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Shelter Island Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pride Point and Progress Point and starts from $1,400.
Expert Rental Resources
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.