
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Suffolk County, NY from $850 (124 Rentals)
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83 Park Ave

159 42nd St

1032 Union Blvd

55+ Senior Housing at Brookview Commons

Woodcrest Estates Senior Living 55+

85 Park Ave

Pinehurst Apartments 55+

5485 Expressway N Dr

The Niche at Roman Gardens
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Wyandanch Village

Mayfair Gardens

238 Laurel Rd

Fairfield Plaza South at Sayville

169 E Santa Barbara Rd

2 Somerset Ave

105 Overton Ave

Fairfield Creekside At Patchogue Village

Villas at Pine Hills

55+ Manor Park Apartments Senior Community
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Village Place

Fairfield Courtyard At Coram

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25 Alder Dr, Unit B

96 W 21st St

Fairfield Courtyard South at Bay Shore

Holiday Square - 55 And Above

Pine Hills South

870 Little East Neck Rd

27 Stuart Dr

1000 9th St
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278 Swan Lake Dr

4 Richland Blvd

306 5th Ave

16 Houghton Blvd

48 Rosemont Ave

Bay Shore Gardens Gated Community

Fairfield At The Village Of Brightwaters

Fairfield Plaza West At West Sayville

The Waterfalls 55+

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Bunt Commons II: 55+ Senior Living Community
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Fairfield Maples North

Fairfield Plaza East At Sayville

Fairfield Hedges at Bay Shore

Fairfield Knolls at West Babylon

The Belmont at Eastview

Fairfield Estates at Miller Place

Fairfield Pines East

Fairfield Station At Deer Park

Oakview Apartments

Fairfield Courtyard at Bayport
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Suffolk County, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Suffolk County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk County Studio Apartments | $2,227 | $1,750 | $4,199 |
| Suffolk County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,787 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Suffolk County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,522 | $1,650 | $10,000+ |
| Suffolk County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,600 | $2,670 | $10,000+ |
| Suffolk County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $13,651 | $4,000 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Suffolk County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Suffolk County, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at MEDFORD LANDING APARTMENTS in the Medford neighborhood priced from $864. Belmont Villas in the North Deer Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Suffolk County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDFORD LANDING APARTMENTS | 1x1 30 | 1BR,1BA | $864 |
| Belmont Villas | One Bedroom Den (60% Affordable) | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| Woodcrest Estates Senior Living 55+ | 1 Bedroom- Waiting list | 1BR,1BA | $1,639 |
| Pinehurst Apartments 55+ | 1 Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $1,732 |
| John Wesley Village III | 1-1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,740 |
| Ballpark Terrace | 1-1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,789 |
| Fairfield Plaza South at Sayville | Studio Upper | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
| Fairfield Creekside At Patchogue Village | The Great South Bay Upper | Studio,1BA | $1,925 |
| Villas at Pine Hills | The Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
| Fairfield Courtyard At Coram | Residence 3N | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Suffolk County, NY
As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Suffolk County area is the $1.61 price per square foot CEDAR 3 BR/2 BATH Model at Fairfield Townhouses East at Coram in the in the Coram neighborhood starting from $4,175. The second greatest value Suffolk County apartment is the The Argyle Model at Fairfield Townhouses At Babylon Village starting at $3,620 with a $2.01 price per square foot in the Babylon neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Suffolk County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Townhouses East at Coram | CEDAR 3 BR/2 BATH | 3BR,3BA | $1.61 |
| Fairfield Townhouses At Babylon Village | The Argyle | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.01 |
| Fairfield Townhouses at Selden | Cypress 2BR, 2BTH, Plus Loft | 2BR,2BA | $2.27 |
| Belmont Villas | One Bedroom Den (60% Affordable) | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| MEDFORD LANDING APARTMENTS | 2x2 60 | 2BR,2BA | $2.03 |
| Fairfield Renaissance | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| 55+ Sunrise Villas Senior Community | 2 BR Upper Level- Not Available | 2BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| 11 Michele Ln, Unit Apt 1 | 11 Michele Ln | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| Woodcrest Estates Senior Living 55+ | 1 Bedroom- Waiting list | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| John Wesley Village III | 1-1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Suffolk County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Suffolk County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Suffolk County is under $1,950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Suffolk County?
The cheapest apartment in Suffolk County is MEDFORD LANDING APARTMENTS which is listed at $864, while the average apartment in Suffolk County costs $3,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Suffolk County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 42 regular apartments in Suffolk County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Suffolk County?
Cheap apartments in Suffolk County have an average cost of $249 which is $2,751 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Suffolk County.
Expert Rental Resources
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
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