Cheap Apartments for Rent in Shelter Island, NY from $900 (20 Rentals)

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The Docks
$1,595 - $3,215
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$1,380 - $3,000
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$1,595 - $3,215
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Docks

500 Bank StNew London, CT 06320
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Nutmeg Woods
$1,596 - $1,859
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$1,586 - $1,849
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$1,596 - $1,859
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Nutmeg Woods

84 Hawthorne Dr NNew London, CT 06320
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8 Bank St
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8 Bank St

8 Bank StNew London, CT 06320
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Brookside Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brookside Commons

908 Hartford TpkeWaterford, CT 06385
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120 Broad St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

120 Broad St

120 Broad StNew London, CT 06320
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26 Sunset Ter
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

26 Sunset Ter

26 Sunset TerEssex, CT 06426
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12 Sharaf St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

12 Sharaf St

12 Sharaf StNew London, CT 06320
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Shelter Island, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Shelter Island Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Shelter Island, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Crocker House priced from $1,100. Pequot Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shelter Island apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crocker HouseStudio1BR,1BA$1,100
Pequot VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
Morton HouseEfficiency1BR,1BA$1,200
Villages at Shore LandingCoveStudio,1BA$1,257
Gull Harbor Apartments1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,525

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shelter Island, NY and Nearby

As of September 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shelter Island area is the $2.18 price per square foot Cape Townhouse Model at The Cove at Gateway Commons in the in the Southwest New London Lyme neighborhood starting from $3,325. The second greatest value Shelter Island apartment is the Sailfish Model at The Edgewater starting at $2,695 with a $1.91 price per square foot in the South Lyme neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shelter Island apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Cove at Gateway CommonsCape Townhouse2BR,2BA$2.18
The EdgewaterSailfish2BR,1.5BA$1.91
Central @ Waterford WoodsGreat Neck - Loft Unit 2BR/2BA - Buildings J, K...2BR,2BA$2.24
The Sound at Gateway CommonsThe Waterford2BR,2BA$2.26
Sutton PlaceREMODELED 2BD WD in unit2BR,1BA$1.78
70 Pond Meadow Rd2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.00
60 Mansfield Road Phase II1 Bedroom - 9A1BR,1BA$2.50
Groton TownhomesRenovated Townhouse - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.43
Avery Heights Senior Living1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.30
Pequot VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.74

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24 / 100

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Almost all errands require a car

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32 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 Villages at Shore Landing listed at $1,257.

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 $1,350 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 The Sound at Gateway Commons and starts from $2,895.

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