
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Stony Brook Neighborhood of Boston, MA from $1,200 (9 Rentals)
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The Pryde – 62+ SENIOR
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Stony Brook, Boston, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Stony Brook?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Stony Brook Studio Apartments | $1,631 | $1,483 | $1,675 |
Stony Brook 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,037 | $1,530 | $3,750 |
Stony Brook 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,788 | $1,777 | $3,400 |
Stony Brook 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,492 | $2,800 | $5,000 |
Stony Brook 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,295 | $3,990 | $4,600 |
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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. Stony Brook Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,752. Here are the most affordable Stony Brook apartments for rent in Boston, MA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Pryde – 62+ SENIOR | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,483 |
Stony Brook Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,752 |
1045 River | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stony Brook, MA
As of July 16, 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 36 Lexington Ave Model at 36 Lexington Ave, Unit 1 starting at $2,800 with a $1.87 price per square foot in the Brush Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Stony Brook apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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39 Austin St, Unit 104 | 39 Austin St | 1BR,1BA | $0.32 |
36 Lexington Ave, Unit 1 | 36 Lexington Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
21 Loring St, Unit 2 | 21 Loring St | 3BR,1BA | $2.46 |
118 Arlington St, Unit 1 | 118 Arlington St | 3BR,2BA | $2.70 |
28 Maplewood St, Unit 1 | 28 Maplewood St | 3BR,1.5BA | $3.00 |
3 Pond St, Unit 2 | 3 Pond St | 3BR,1BA | $2.75 |
28 Maplewood St, Unit 1 | 28 Maplewood St | 3BR,1.5BA | $3.00 |
4843 Washington St, Unit 1 | 4843 Washington St | 2BR,1BA | $2.55 |
28 Maplewood St, Unit 1 | 28 Maplewood St | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.91 |
The Pryde – 62+ SENIOR | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.62 |
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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 $2,250.
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 $4,295.
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 11 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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