Cheap Homes for Rent near South Setauket, NY from $1,300 (12 Rentals)

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property at 18 Wyandotte St

$2,100

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$2,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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18 Wyandotte St

SeldenNY11784

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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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South Setauket, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Setauket Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

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 and Nearby

As of July 12, 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 $3,882 with a $2.75 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$2.75
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$3.02
Fairfield Centereach GardensThe Evergreen Lower2BR,1BA$2.95
Fairfield Gardens At Port JeffersonThe Boxwood Upper2BR,1BA$3.02
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 South Setauket

What type of rentals are currently available in South Setauket?

There are currently 63 Apartments for Rent in South Setauket, NY with pricing that ranges from $1,700 to $7,587. There are also 44 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Setauket ranging from $1,300 to $20,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Setauket?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Setauket ranges from $1,300 to $20,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,674.

Expert Rental Resources

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