Cheap Apartments for Rent in Stony Brook, NY from $1,639 (40 Rentals)

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property at 5 Williams Blvd
$2,610 - $2,635
1 Bedroom Rentals
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5 Williams Blvd

Lake GroveNY11755
property at 6 Williams Blvd
$2,655 - $3,280
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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6 Williams Blvd

Lake GroveNY11755

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property at 21 Adamson St
$2,300
1 Bedroom Rentals
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21 Adamson St

SeldenNY11784
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property at 455 Moriches Rd
$2,700

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Base Rent$2,700
Total Monthly Price$2,700
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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455 Moriches Rd

Saint JamesNY11780
property at 69 Bellwood Ave
$3,000

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Base Rent$3,000
Total Monthly Price$3,000
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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69 Bellwood Ave

CentereachNY11720

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Stony Brook, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Stony Brook Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Stony Brook, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Woodcrest Estates Senior Living 55+ in the The Villages at Mount Sinai Park neighborhood priced from $1,639. The Waterfalls 55+ in the Five Corners neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,000. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Stony Brook apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woodcrest Estates Senior Living 55+1 Bedroom- Waiting list1BR,1BA$1,639
The Waterfalls 55+One Bedroom Upper1BR,1BA$2,000
Fairfield At SmithtownThe QuintonStudio,1BA$2,155
Fairfield At Port JeffersonSkipperStudio,1BA$2,195
Fairfield Gardens At Port JeffersonThe Aster Upper1BR,1BA$2,220
Fairfield At Lake GroveThe Huron UpperStudio,1BA$2,245
Fairfield Estates At St JamesStudioStudio,1BA$2,265
Fairfield Manor at NesconsetSTUDIO LOWER LEVELStudio,1BA$2,335
Fairfield Centereach GardensThe Bayberry Upper1BR,1BA$2,335

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stony Brook, NY

As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Stony Brook area is the $2.28 price per square foot B3LR Model at Avalon Commons in the in the Village of the Branch neighborhood starting from $3,480. The second greatest value Stony Brook apartment is the Two Bedroom First Floor Ranch Alvord Floor Plan Model at Fairfield Landmark At Port Jefferson Village starting at $3,320 with a $2.84 price per square foot in the Port Jefferson 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.
Avalon CommonsB3LR2BR,2BA$2.28
Fairfield Landmark At Port Jefferson VillageTwo Bedroom First Floor Ranch Alvord Floor Plan2BR,2BA$2.84
Vistas of Port JeffersonB12BR,2BA$2.72
One North1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.95
Fairfield Centereach GardensThe Evergreen Lower2BR,1BA$3.00
Maple Crest ApartmentsPort Jefferson - 2 Bed/1 Bath Renovated2BR,1BA$3.07
Fairfield Gardens At Port JeffersonThe Boxwood Upper2BR,1BA$3.02
Woodcrest Estates Senior Living 55+1 Bedroom- Waiting list1BR,1BA$1.97
The Waterfalls 55+One Bedroom Upper1BR,1BA$2.67
40 Bonnie Ln, Unit Drew40 Bonnie Ln1BR,1BA$2.61

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Stony Brook Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Stony Brook?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Stony Brook is at Fairfield At Smithtown listed at $2,155.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Stony Brook Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Stony Brook Apartment is $1,639 at Woodcrest Estates Senior Living 55+.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Stony Brook Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Stony Brook is starting from $1,966 at Woodcrest Estates Senior Living 55+.

What is the most affordable Stony Brook Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Stony Brook Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Fairfield Gables At South Setauket and starts from $4,215.

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