
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Stony Brook, NY from $1,500 (43 Rentals)
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30 Madeley Ln

9 Yorkshire Ave

Longbotham House Apartments

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5 View Ct

Woodcrest Estates Senior Living 55+

The Waterfalls 55+

Meadows at Lake Ronkonkoma
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Fairfield At Smithtown

Fairfield At Port Jefferson

Maple Crest Apartments at Port Jefferson

Fairfield At Lake Grove

Fairfield Gardens At Port Jefferson

Fairfield Estates At St James

202 A Jefferson Ave

198 B Jefferson Ave
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Eagle Rock Apartments at Nesconset

Fairfield Centereach Gardens

213 Lake Ave

Fairfield Manor at Nesconset

3 Partridge Ln

Setauket Knolls Garden Apartments

Fairfield Falls at Port Jefferson

Heatherwood House at Port Jefferson
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Fairfield Meadows

The Barnum House

Fairfield Courtyard at Lake Grove

28 Williams Blvd

27 Williams Blvd

7 Williams Blvd

5 Williams Blvd

6 Williams Blvd
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24 Williams Blvd

25 Williams Blvd

The Hills at Port Jefferson

1 Williams Blvd

23 Barbara Dr

21 Sierra Ct

84 Pleasure Ave

11 Laramie Ct
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503 Canal Rd

2 Bridle Path Rd

41 Chestnut Ave
Stony Brook, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Stony Brook?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Stony Brook Studio Apartments | $2,240 | $1,550 | $2,464 |
| Cheap Stony Brook 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,819 | $1,656 | $6,830 |
| Cheap Stony Brook 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,765 | $1,989 | $6,775 |
| Cheap Stony Brook 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,616 | $3,495 | $5,337 |
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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 $2,115. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Stony Brook apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodcrest Estates Senior Living 55+ | 2 Bedroom - Waiting List | 2BR,1BA | $1,989 |
| Fairfield At Smithtown | The Quinton | Studio,1BA | $2,115 |
| Fairfield At Port Jefferson | Skipper | Studio,1BA | $2,145 |
| Maple Crest Apartments at Port Jefferson | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,150 |
| Fairfield At Lake Grove | The Huron Upper | Studio,1BA | $2,195 |
| Fairfield Gardens At Port Jefferson | The Aster Upper | 1BR,1BA | $2,200 |
| Fairfield Estates At St James | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,245 |
| Eagle Rock Apartments at Nesconset | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2,290 |
| Fairfield Centereach Gardens | The Bayberry Upper | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stony Brook, NY
As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Stony Brook area is the $2.89 price per square foot C - The Port Jefferson Model at The Villas at Setauket in the in the Setauket East Setauket neighborhood starting from $3,999. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Villas at Setauket | C - The Port Jefferson | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.89 |
| The Brookport | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $3.13 |
| Fairfield Knolls North At Port Jefferson | The Aspen I B W/O | 2BR,2BA | $3.10 |
| Fairfield Landmark At Port Jefferson Village | Two Bedroom First Floor Ranch Alvord Floor Plan | 2BR,2BA | $2.84 |
| Woodcrest Estates Senior Living 55+ | 2 Bedroom - Waiting List | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| One North | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.95 |
| Fairfield Centereach Gardens | The Evergreen Lower | 2BR,1BA | $2.95 |
| Fairfield Gardens At Port Jefferson | The Boxwood Upper | 2BR,1BA | $3.02 |
| 22 Oneida Ave, Unit Oneida | 22 Oneida Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.56 |
| Maple Crest Apartments at Port Jefferson | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.84 |
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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 $2,115.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Stony Brook Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Stony Brook Apartment is $2,150 at Maple Crest Apartments at Port Jefferson.
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 $3,495.
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