
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Shirley, NY from $1,000 (34 Rentals)
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118 Oak Ave

67 St George Dr

Total Monthly Price
7 Edwards Rd, Unit Cozy Room, Unit Cozy Room

Oakview Apartments

Pinehurst Apartments 55+

Fairfield Creekside At Patchogue Village

Fairfield Courtyard At Coram
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Villas at Pine Hills

Brookwood at Ridge

Pine Hills South

Fairfield Westlake At Patchogue

Fairfield On The Bay

Fairfield Lakeside At Moriches

Lakeside Village

Fairfield At East Patchogue
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Renaissance Villas 55+

Meadows at East Patchogue

Heatherwood House at Patchogue

Fairfield Courtyard At Middle Island

Renaissance Bay

20 Trafalgar Dr

Fairfield North At Patchogue

Fairfield Village At Middle Island
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Fairfield Hillside At Coram

Fairfield Victorian at Patchogue Village

Medford Pond

Fairfield Villas At Medford

Fairfield Knolls East

Walden Pond at East Moriches 55+ Community

27 Middle Line Ave

4 Brenda Ln
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171 Fairview Cir

5 Cedar Rd E
Shirley, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Shirley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley Studio Apartments | $1,983 | $1,685 | $2,130 |
| Shirley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,435 | $1,050 | $4,200 |
| Shirley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,234 | $2,337 | $4,710 |
| Shirley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,096 | $2,640 | $5,099 |
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Cheapest Available Shirley Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Shirley, NY is a Studio unit found at Oakview Apartments in the Gordon Heights neighborhood priced from $1,685. Pinehurst Apartments 55+ in the East Patchogue neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,732. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shirley apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakview Apartments | Studio Upper | Studio,1BA | $1,685 |
| Pinehurst Apartments 55+ | 1 Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $1,732 |
| Fairfield Creekside At Patchogue Village | The Great South Bay Upper | Studio,1BA | $1,905 |
| Villas at Pine Hills | The Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
| Fairfield Courtyard At Coram | Residence 3N | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
| Brookwood at Ridge | One Bedroom (Downstairs) | 1BR,1BA | $2,039 |
| Pine Hills South | The Cambridge | 1BR,1BA | $2,073 |
| Fairfield Westlake At Patchogue | The Westlake Upper | 1BR,1BA | $2,125 |
| Fairfield On The Bay | The Arbor View Upper | Studio,1BA | $2,130 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shirley, NY
As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shirley area is the $2.44 price per square foot The Townhouse Model at Echo Pond Luxury Apartments in the in the Poospatuck Reservation neighborhood starting from $4,323. The second greatest value Shirley apartment is the The Cherry Model at Fairfield Townhouses At Ridge starting at $3,580 with a $2.78 price per square foot in the Outlying Eastern Suffolk neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shirley apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Echo Pond Luxury Apartments | The Townhouse | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.44 |
| Fairfield Townhouses At Ridge | The Cherry | 2BR,2BA | $2.78 |
| Walden Pond at East Moriches 55+ Community | Amherst - Penthouse Level | 2BR,2BA | $2.95 |
| Sutton Landing at Patchogue | Finch | 2BR,2BA | $2.75 |
| Fairfield Courtyard At Middle Island | The Knoll | 2BR,1BA | $2.78 |
| Fairfield At East Patchogue | The South Country | 2BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| Fairfield North At Patchogue | The Everest End | 2BR,1BA | $2.89 |
| Medford Pond | The Danbury | 1BR,1BA | $2.72 |
| Renaissance Villas 55+ | Cannes at the Villas 55+ | 2BR,1BA | $2.98 |
| Pinehurst Apartments 55+ | 1 Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shirley Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Shirley?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Shirley is at Oakview Apartments listed at $1,685.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Shirley Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Shirley Apartment is $1,732 at Pinehurst Apartments 55+.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Shirley Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Shirley is starting from $2,295 at Oakview Apartments.
What is the most affordable Shirley Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Shirley Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Fairfield Westlake At Patchogue and starts from $2,640.
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