
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Stony Brook, NY from $1,600 (46 Rentals)
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Woodcrest Estates Senior Living 55+

The Waterfalls 55+

Meadows at Lake Ronkonkoma

Fairfield At Smithtown

Fairfield At Port Jefferson

Fairfield At Lake Grove

Fairfield Gardens At Port Jefferson

Fairfield Estates At St James
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198 B Jefferson Ave

Fairfield Centereach Gardens

Fairfield Manor at Nesconset

Setauket Knolls Garden Apartments

Heatherwood House at Port Jefferson

Fairfield Falls at Port Jefferson

Fairfield Meadows

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Eagle Rock Apartments at Nesconset

The Barnum House
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Fairfield Courtyard at Lake Grove

7 Williams Blvd

6 Williams Blvd

17 Williams Blvd

The Hills at Port Jefferson

25 Spruce St

The Brookport

Maple Crest Apartments

The Lofts at Maple & Main
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One North

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Vistas of Port Jefferson

Fairfield Landmark At Port Jefferson Village

17 Cobbler Ln

Avalon Commons

Heritage Spy Ring Golf Club

Fairfield Knolls North At Port Jefferson

4 Chestnut St

460 Old Town Rd
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21 Adamson St

202 Main St

2 Carnegie Dr

91 Richmond Blvd

20 Handsome Ave

31 Richmond Blvd

93 Maple Rd

175 Richmond Blvd

253 Windward Dr
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5 Pamela Ln
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Stony Brook?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Stony Brook Studio Apartments | $2,244 | $2,135 | $2,430 |
| Cheap Stony Brook 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,860 | $1,639 | $5,937 |
| Cheap Stony Brook 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,724 | $1,966 | $7,790 |
| Cheap Stony Brook 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,222 | $3,200 | $5,109 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodcrest Estates Senior Living 55+ | 1 Bedroom- Waiting list | 1BR,1BA | $1,639 |
| The Waterfalls 55+ | One Bedroom Upper | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| Fairfield At Smithtown | The Quinton | Studio,1BA | $2,135 |
| Fairfield At Port Jefferson | Skipper | Studio,1BA | $2,170 |
| Fairfield At Lake Grove | The Huron Upper | Studio,1BA | $2,195 |
| Fairfield Gardens At Port Jefferson | The Aster Upper | 1BR,1BA | $2,220 |
| Fairfield Estates At St James | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,245 |
| Fairfield Centereach Gardens | The Bayberry Upper | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
| Fairfield Manor at Nesconset | STUDIO LOWER LEVEL | Studio,1BA | $2,315 |
| Fairfield Falls at Port Jefferson | The Yosemite | 1BR,1BA | $2,460 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stony Brook, NY
As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Stony Brook area is the $3.13 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at The Brookport in the in the Port Jefferson neighborhood starting from $4,200. The second greatest value Stony Brook apartment is the The Aspen I B W/O Model at Fairfield Knolls North At Port Jefferson starting at $4,080 with a $3.10 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 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 |
| Fairfield Gables At South Setauket | Hermes II | 1BR,2BA | $3.34 |
| The Barnum House | 2x1 980-1125 | 2BR,1BA | $3.14 |
| Heatherwood House at Port Jefferson | 2 Bedroom Upgrade | 2BR,1BA | $2.83 |
| Fairfield Centereach Gardens | The Evergreen Lower | 2BR,1BA | $2.95 |
| Fairfield Gardens At Port Jefferson | The Boxwood Upper | 2BR,1BA | $3.02 |
| Woodcrest Estates Senior Living 55+ | 1 Bedroom- Waiting list | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| The Waterfalls 55+ | One Bedroom Upper | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
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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 $2,135.
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 At Port Jefferson and starts from $3,530.
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