
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Shirley, NY from $1,700 (32 Rentals)
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79 Manor Dr

138 Neighborhood Rd

Pinehurst Apartments 55+

Oakview Apartments

Fairfield Creekside At Patchogue Village

Fairfield Courtyard At Coram

Villas at Pine Hills
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Pine Hills South

Fairfield Westlake At Patchogue

Fairfield On The Bay

Brookwood at Ridge

Fairfield Lakeside At Moriches

Fairfield At East Patchogue

Renaissance Villas 55+

Heatherwood House at Patchogue
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Renaissance Bay

20 Trafalgar Dr

Lakeside Village

Fairfield Courtyard At Middle Island

Fairfield North At Patchogue

Fairfield Village At Middle Island

Fairfield Hillside At Coram

Fairfield Victorian at Patchogue Village
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Medford Pond

Fairfield Villas At Medford

Meadows at East Patchogue

Walden Pond at East Moriches 55+ Community

Fairfield Knolls East

4 Brenda Ln

2 Orchard Neck Rd

5 Cedar Rd E
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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 | $2,005 | $1,835 | $2,230 |
| Shirley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,472 | $1,732 | $4,200 |
| Shirley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,268 | $2,337 | $4,517 |
| Shirley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,141 | $2,640 | $5,061 |
| Shirley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,200 | $4,200 | $4,200 |
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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. Oakview Apartments in the Gordon Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,835. 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 |
| Oakview Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,835 |
| 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 |
| Pine Hills South | The Cambridge | 1BR,1BA | $1,960 |
| Fairfield Westlake At Patchogue | The Westlake Upper | 1BR,1BA | $2,125 |
| Fairfield On The Bay | The Arbor View Upper | Studio,1BA | $2,130 |
| Brookwood at Ridge | One Bedroom (Downstairs) | 1BR,1BA | $2,132 |
| Fairfield Lakeside At Moriches | The Astor Upper | 1BR,1BA | $2,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shirley, NY
As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shirley area is the $2.85 price per square foot C1F Model at Heritage Pine Hills Country Club in the in the Poospatuck Reservation neighborhood starting from $3,700. The second greatest value Shirley apartment is the The Cherry Model at Fairfield Townhouses At Ridge starting at $3,615 with a $2.81 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Pine Hills Country Club | C1F | 3BR,2BA | $2.85 |
| Fairfield Townhouses At Ridge | The Cherry | 2BR,2BA | $2.81 |
| Medford Pond | The Birch | 2BR,2BA | $2.49 |
| Walden Pond at East Moriches 55+ Community | Amherst - Penthouse Level | 2BR,2BA | $2.95 |
| Sutton Landing at Patchogue | Finch | 2BR,2BA | $2.93 |
| 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 |
| 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 $1,835.
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 $2,640.
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