Cheap Apartments for Rent in Stony Brook, NY from $1,600 (29 Rentals)

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property at 8 Bunny Ln

$1,650

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Feb 1

8 Bunny Ln

East SetauketNY11733
property at 174 Mills Pond Rd

$1,700 - $2,200

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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174 Mills Pond Rd

Saint JamesNY11780

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property at 202 Jefferson Ave

$2,245 - $3,205

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

202 Jefferson Ave

Saint JamesNY11780
property at 184 Hallock Rd

$2,195 - $2,995

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

184 Hallock Rd

Lake GroveNY11755

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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 2 Beds unit found at Woodcrest Estates Senior Living 55+ in the The Villages at Mount Sinai Park neighborhood priced from $1,989. Fairfield At Smithtown in the Village of the Branch neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,095. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Stony Brook apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woodcrest Estates Senior Living 55+2 Bedroom - Waiting List2BR,1BA$1,989
Fairfield At SmithtownThe QuintonStudio,1BA$2,095
Meadows at Lake Ronkonkoma1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,107
Fairfield At Port JeffersonSkipperStudio,1BA$2,120
Fairfield At Lake GroveThe Huron UpperStudio,1BA$2,195
Fairfield Gardens At Port JeffersonThe Aster Upper1BR,1BA$2,200
Fairfield Estates At St JamesStudioStudio,1BA$2,245
Fairfield Centereach GardensThe Bayberry Upper1BR,1BA$2,245
Maple Crest Apartments at Port JeffersonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stony Brook, NY

As of January 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Stony Brook area is the $2.83 price per square foot C - The Port Jefferson Model at The Villas at Setauket in the in the Setauket East Setauket neighborhood starting from $3,925. The second greatest value Stony Brook apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at The Brookport starting at $4,200 with a $3.13 price per square foot in the Setauket East Setauket 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.
The Villas at SetauketC - The Port Jefferson2BR,2.5BA$2.83
The BrookportTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.13
Fairfield Knolls North At Port JeffersonThe Aspen I B W/O2BR,2BA$3.03
Fairfield Landmark At Port Jefferson VillageTwo Bedroom First Floor Ranch Alvord Floor Plan2BR,2BA$2.84
Vistas of Port JeffersonB22BR,2BA$2.51
Woodcrest Estates Senior Living 55+2 Bedroom - Waiting List2BR,1BA$1.78
The Barnum House2x1 980-11252BR,1BA$3.14
Fairfield Centereach GardensThe Evergreen Lower2BR,1BA$2.90
Fairfield Gardens At Port JeffersonThe Boxwood Upper2BR,1BA$3.02
Maple Crest Apartments at Port JeffersonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.00

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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 $2,095.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Stony Brook Apartment is $2,107 at Meadows at Lake Ronkonkoma.

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 $1,989 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 At Port Jefferson and starts from $3,480.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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