Cheap Apartments for Rent in South Setauket, NY from $1,700 (24 Rentals)

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property at 17 Dorchester Rd

$1,000

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

17 Dorchester Rd, Unit Room 2

17 Dorchester Rd
RonkonkomaNY11779
property at 7 Whitmore Ln

$1,900

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$1,900

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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7 Whitmore Ln

CoramNY11727

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property at 18 Wyandotte St

$2,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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18 Wyandotte St

SeldenNY11784
property at 460 Old Town Rd

$2,300 - $3,400

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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460 Old Town Rd

Port Jefferson StationNY11776

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Cheapest Available South Setauket Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in South Setauket, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at The Waterfalls 55+ in the Five Corners neighborhood priced from $2,000. Fairfield At Selden in the Selden neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,115. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South Setauket apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Waterfalls 55+One Bedroom Upper1BR,1BA$2,000
Fairfield At SeldenThe Arbor View Lower1BR,1BA$2,115
Fairfield At Lake GroveThe Huron UpperStudio,1BA$2,195
Fairfield Gardens At Port JeffersonThe Aster Upper1BR,1BA$2,220
Fairfield Centereach GardensThe Bayberry Upper1BR,1BA$2,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Setauket, NY

As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Setauket area is the $2.27 price per square foot Cypress 2BR, 2BTH, Plus Loft Model at Fairfield Townhouses at Selden in the in the Coram neighborhood starting from $3,660. The second greatest value South Setauket apartment is the The Oak Apartment Model at The Arboretum starting at $3,638 with a $2.57 price per square foot in the Farmingville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Setauket apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fairfield Townhouses at SeldenCypress 2BR, 2BTH, Plus Loft2BR,2BA$2.27
The ArboretumThe Oak Apartment2BR,2BA$2.57
Fairfield Knolls North At Port JeffersonThe Aspen I B W/O2BR,2BA$3.10
Fairfield Landmark At Port Jefferson VillageTwo Bedroom First Floor Ranch Alvord Floor Plan2BR,2BA$2.84
Heatherwood House at Port Jefferson2 Bedroom Upgrade2BR,1BA$2.83
Fairfield Centereach GardensThe Evergreen Lower2BR,1BA$2.95
Fairfield Gardens At Port JeffersonThe Boxwood Upper2BR,1BA$3.02
Heatherwood House at RonkonkomaThe Imperial1BR,1BA$3.08
The Waterfalls 55+One Bedroom Upper1BR,1BA$2.67
Fairfield At SeldenThe Berkshire Upper1BR,1BA$3.23

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Setauket Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Setauket Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Setauket Apartment is $2,000 at The Waterfalls 55+.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Setauket Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Setauket is starting from $2,830 at Fairfield At Selden.

What is the most affordable South Setauket Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Setauket Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Fairfield At Ronkonkoma and starts from $3,880.

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