
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Shirley, NY from $1,500 (41 Rentals)
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23 Arpage Dr W

138 Neighborhood Rd

138 Neighborhood Rd

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100 Washington Ave, Unit Apartment

Pinehurst Apartments 55+

Fairfield Creekside At Patchogue Village

Fairfield Courtyard At Coram
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Brookwood at Ridge

Fairfield On The Bay

Fairfield Westlake At Patchogue

1719 Montauk Hwy

Fairfield Lakeside At Moriches
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Fairfield At East Patchogue

Lakeside Village

Renaissance Villas 55+

1757 Montauk Hwy

Fairfield Courtyard At Middle Island

Fairfield North At Patchogue

Fairfield Village At Middle Island

Heatherwood House at Patchogue
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Renaissance Bay

Fairfield Hillside At Coram

Walden Pond at East Moriches 55+ Community

Fairfield Victorian at Patchogue Village

268 Wavecrest Dr

Fairfield Villas At Medford

Meadows at East Patchogue

Rosemont Brookhaven
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Fairfield Knolls East

4 Fairfield Ln

Total Monthly Price
The Reserve at the Boulevard

6 President Rd

Greybarn Patchogue

32 Fairfield Ln

0 undisclosed

141 Huguenot Dr
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20 Pitts Ave
Shirley, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Shirley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Shirley Studio Apartments | $2,003 | $1,925 | $2,150 |
| Cheap Shirley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,503 | $1,500 | $4,200 |
| Cheap Shirley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,244 | $2,337 | $4,475 |
| Cheap Shirley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,240 | $2,670 | $5,211 |
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Cheapest Available Shirley Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Shirley, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Pinehurst Apartments 55+ in the East Patchogue neighborhood priced from $1,732. Fairfield Creekside At Patchogue Village in the Patchogue neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,925. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shirley apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinehurst Apartments 55+ | 1 Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $1,732 |
| Fairfield Creekside At Patchogue Village | The Great South Bay Upper | Studio,1BA | $1,925 |
| Fairfield Courtyard At Coram | Residence 3N | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
| Villas at Pine Hills | The Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,968 |
| Pine Hills South | The Cambridge | 1BR,1BA | $1,993 |
| Oakview Apartments | 1 Bedroom Upper | 1BR,1BA | $2,060 |
| Fairfield On The Bay | The Arbor View Upper | Studio,1BA | $2,150 |
| Fairfield Westlake At Patchogue | The Westlake Upper | 1BR,1BA | $2,155 |
| Fairfield Lakeside At Moriches | The Astor Upper | 1BR,1BA | $2,235 |
| Fairfield At East Patchogue | The Swan Lake | 1BR,1BA | $2,275 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shirley, NY
As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shirley area is the $2.36 price per square foot The Townhouse Model at Echo Pond Luxury Apartments in the in the Poospatuck Reservation neighborhood starting from $4,193. The second greatest value Shirley apartment is the I Model at The Reserve at the Boulevard starting at $3,782 with a $2.89 price per square foot in the Yaphank 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 | $2.36 |
| The Reserve at the Boulevard | I | 2BR,2BA | $2.89 |
| Fairfield Townhouses At Ridge | The Cherry | 2BR,2BA | $2.81 |
| Medford Pond | The Birch | 2BR,2BA | $2.52 |
| Renaissance Bay | ST TROPEZ | 2BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| Fairfield At East Patchogue | The South Country | 2BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| Fairfield Courtyard At Middle Island | The Knoll | 2BR,1BA | $2.78 |
| Fairfield North At Patchogue | The Everest End | 2BR,1BA | $2.89 |
| Walden Pond at East Moriches 55+ Community | Bostonian II - Penthouse Level | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| 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 Fairfield Creekside At Patchogue Village listed at $1,925.
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 $2,384 at Renaissance Villas 55+.
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 $2,670.
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