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Rental Market Trends in South Setauket, NY

What is the average rent in South Setauket, NY?

$2,664/month

Average Rent

1,010 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of October 2025, the average rent in South Setauket, NY is $2,664 per month. This is 63% higher than the national average rent price of $1,630/month, making South Setauket one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in South Setauket, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $2,664 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $4,126 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,220 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,664/month
1,010 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,126/month
1,303 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,220/month
1,360 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,590/month
1,610 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in South Setauket, NY?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1%, which averages out to $27 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated October 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in South Setauket, NY
Last Updated October 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in South Setauket, NY
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
100% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in South Setauket, NY?

Because the average rent in South Setauket is $2,664, you’ll want to make about $8,880 per month or $106,560 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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South Setauket, NY

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Apartment communities in South Setauket we think you'll love

Fairfield Courtyard at Lake Grove

Fairfield Courtyard at Lake Grove

9 Williams Blvd,
Lake Grove, NY 11755

$2,610 - $3,215

1-2 Beds

Setauket Knolls Garden Apartments

Setauket Knolls Garden Apartments

41 Emily Dr,
South Setauket, NY 11720

$2,400 - $2,500

1 Bed

Fairfield Gables At South Setauket

Fairfield Gables At South Setauket

1-64 Neal Path,
South Setauket, NY 11720

$3,710 - $4,270

1-3 Beds

Heritage Spy Ring Golf Club

Heritage Spy Ring Golf Club

303 Arrowhead Ln,
South Setauket, NY 11720

$3,820 - $5,786

1-3 Beds

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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