Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Stony Brook Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,100 (8 Rentals)

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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400 A Georgetowne DrHyde Park, MA 02136
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605 Truman Hwy
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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605 Truman HwyHyde Park, MA 02136
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Stony Brook, Boston, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Stony Brook Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Stony Brook area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at The Pryde – 62+ SENIOR priced from $1,483. Ridgecrest Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here are the most affordable Stony Brook apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Pryde – 62+ SENIORStudioStudio,1BA$1,483
Ridgecrest VillageStudio/1 Bath with Full KitchenStudio,1BA$1,650
Stony Brook VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,752

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stony Brook, MA

As of May 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Stony Brook area is the $0.32 price per square foot 39 Austin St Model at 39 Austin St, Unit 104 in the in the Brush Hill neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Stony Brook apartment is the 28 Maplewood St Model at 28 Maplewood St, Unit #1 starting at $3,400 with a $0.34 price per square foot in the East Dedham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Stony Brook apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
39 Austin St, Unit 10439 Austin St1BR,1BA$0.32
28 Maplewood St, Unit #128 Maplewood St3BR,1.5BA$0.34
36 Lexington Ave, Unit 136 Lexington Ave1BR,1BA$1.87
61 Neponset Ave, Unit 161 Neponset Ave3BR,1BA$2.33
1047 River St, Unit Second Floor Apartment1047 River St4BR,1BA$2.71
713 Metropolitan Ave, Unit 2713 Metropolitan Ave3BR,1.5BA$2.29
4843 Washington St, Unit 14843 Washington St2BR,1BA$2.55
4843 Washington St, Unit #14843 Washington St2BR,1BA$2.55
4843 Washington St, Unit 14843 Washington St2BR,1BA$2.55
The Pryde – 62+ SENIORStudioStudio ,1BA$2.62

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Stony Brook, Boston, MA

Ranked #24

Among neighborhoods in Boston, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Stony Brook Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Stony Brook?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Stony Brook is under $2,600.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Stony Brook?

The cheapest apartment in Stony Brook is Stony Brook Village which is listed at $1,752, while the average apartment in Stony Brook costs $3,450.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Stony Brook?

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 8 regular apartments in Stony Brook that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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