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17 Dorchester Rd
RonkonkomaNY11779

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South Setauket, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Setauket Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in South Setauket, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Fairfield At Selden in the Central Suffolk neighborhood priced from $2,115. Fairfield At Lake Grove in the Five Corners neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,195. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South Setauket apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
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$2,200
Fairfield Centereach GardensThe Bayberry Upper1BR,1BA$2,295
Heatherwood House at RonkonkomaThe Imperial1BR,1BA$2,381
Heatherwood House at Port JeffersonStudio UpgradeStudio,1BA$2,406
Fairfield Courtyard at Lake Grove1 Bedroom, 1 Bath 690 sq. ft.1BR,1BA$2,610
Vistas of Port JeffersonA21BR,1BA$2,924
Fairfield Landmark At Port Jefferson VillageOne Bedroom Plus Loft Two Story Duplex Darling ...1BR,2BA$3,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Setauket, NY

As of June 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Setauket area is the $2.94 price per square foot The Pine Townhouse Model at The Arboretum in the in the Birchwood Glen neighborhood starting from $4,924. The second greatest value South Setauket apartment is the Bayberry 2BR, 2BTH, Plus Loft Model at Fairfield Townhouses at Selden starting at $3,650 with a $2.27 price per square foot in the Central Suffolk 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.
The ArboretumThe Pine Townhouse2BR,2.5BA$2.94
Fairfield Townhouses at SeldenBayberry 2BR, 2BTH, Plus Loft2BR,2BA$2.27
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
Fairfield Gables At South SetauketHermes II1BR,2BA$3.34
Heatherwood House at RonkonkomaThe Deluxe2BR,1BA$3.22
Fairfield Centereach GardensThe Evergreen Lower2BR,1BA$2.95
Fairfield Gardens At Port JeffersonThe Boxwood Upper2BR,1BA$3.02
25 Bonnybill Dr, Unit LL25 Bonnybill Dr2BR,1BA$2.46
Fairfield At SeldenThe Berkshire Upper1BR,1BA$3.23

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Setauket Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Setauket?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Setauket is at Fairfield At Lake Grove listed at $2,195.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Setauket Apartment is $2,115 at Fairfield At Selden.

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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