
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Suffolk County, NY from $800 (83 Rentals)
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455 Chelsea Ave

55+ Senior Housing at Brookview Commons

40 Market St

Woodcrest Estates Senior Living 55+

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23 Baldwin St, Unit Newly Renovated 1-Bedroom, Unit Newly Renovated 1-Bedroom

Pinehurst Apartments 55+

The Niche at Roman Gardens

Wyandanch Village

Oakwood Manor Senior Community
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16 Sierra Ct, Unit $1800 - 1 Bedroom Apt., Unit $1800 - 1 Bedroom Apt.

38 Peconic St, Unit 1 Bed 1 Bath Apartment, Unit 1 Bed 1 Bath Apartment

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100 Dogwood Ln, Unit APT, Unit APT

1158 Nugent Ave

15 Donald St

Oakview Apartments

Mayfair Gardens

76 Garden City Ave

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1117 5th Ave, Unit Upstairs, 2nd Floor, Unit Upstairs, 2nd Floor

Fairfield Plaza South at Sayville
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2 Somerset Ave

430 Main St

1000 Ninth St

Fairfield Creekside At Patchogue Village

Brookwood at Oakdale 55+

105 Overton Ave

Zen Long Island at Wheatley Heights 55+ Community

156 Smithtown Blvd

55+ Manor Park Apartments Senior Community

Fairfield Courtyard At Coram
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Villas at Pine Hills

Pine Hills South

Fairway Manor Senior Rental Apartments 55+

Fairfield Courtyard South at Bay Shore

Holiday Square - 55 And Above

Manor Park V Apartments Senior 55+

Fairfield Maples North

Fairfield Plaza East At Sayville

Fairfield Plaza West At West Sayville

Fairfield At The Village Of Brightwaters
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The Waterfalls 55+

Kings Park Manor Apartments 55 and Older

51 Peconic St

892 Pine Ave

2329 NY-112

2 Deer Park Ave

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510 Michigan St, Unit One Bedroom Apartment, Unit One Bedroom Apartment

25 Baylawn Ave

202 N Clinton Ave, Unit ground floor

4 Richland Blvd
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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 | $2,255 | $1,500 | $4,799 |
| Suffolk County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,820 | $1,639 | $10,000+ |
| Suffolk County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,564 | $1,966 | $10,000+ |
| Suffolk County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,542 | $2,640 | $10,000+ |
| Suffolk County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $11,946 | $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 2 Beds unit found at MEDFORD LANDING APARTMENTS in the Summerfield neighborhood priced from $1,042. Belmont Villas in the North Deer Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,551. 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 | 2x1 30 | 2BR,1BA | $1,042 |
| Belmont Villas | One Bedroom (60% Affordable) | 1BR,1BA | $1,551 |
| 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 |
| Oakwood Manor Senior Community | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| Oakview Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,835 |
| Fairfield Plaza South at Sayville | Studio Upper | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
| Fairfield Creekside At Patchogue Village | The Great South Bay Upper | Studio,1BA | $1,905 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Suffolk County, NY
As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Suffolk County area is the $1.51 price per square foot CEDAR 3 BR/2 BATH Model at Fairfield Townhouses East at Coram in the in the Gordon Heights neighborhood starting from $3,920. The second greatest value Suffolk County apartment is the The Argyle Model at Fairfield Townhouses At Babylon Village starting at $3,590 with a $1.99 price per square foot in the Presidential Section 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 | $1.51 |
| Fairfield Townhouses At Babylon Village | The Argyle | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.99 |
| Fairfield Townhouses at Selden | Bayberry 2BR, 2BTH, Plus Loft | 2BR,2BA | $2.27 |
| 12 Mill Street, Unit 2nd Floor Apartment | 12 Mill Street | 3BR,2BA | $2.37 |
| Woodcrest Estates Senior Living 55+ | 2 Bedroom - Waiting List | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Belmont Villas | One Bedroom (60% Affordable) | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| MEDFORD LANDING APARTMENTS | 2x2 60 | 2BR,2BA | $2.03 |
| Fairfield Renaissance | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| 55+ Sunrise Villas Senior Community | 2 BR Upper Level- Not Available | 2BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| 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 $1,905.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Suffolk County?
The cheapest apartment in Suffolk County is Belmont Villas which is listed at $1,551, while the average apartment in Suffolk County costs $30,123.
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 64 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 $246 which is $29,877 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Suffolk County.
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