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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 Studio unit found at Fairfield At Port Jefferson in the The Villages at Mount Sinai Park neighborhood priced from $2,095. 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
Fairfield At Port JeffersonSkipperStudio,1BA$2,095
Fairfield At SmithtownThe QuintonStudio,1BA$2,095
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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stony Brook, NY

As of September 15, 2025 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
One North2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.87
Fairfield Knolls North At Port JeffersonThe Aspen I B W/O2BR,2BA$3.03
Heatherwood House at Port JeffersonRenovated Two Bedroom Deluxe2BR,1.5BA$3.00
The Barnum House2x1 980-11252BR,1BA$3.14
Setauket Knolls Garden Apartments2B- Upstairs End1BR,1BA$2.62
Fairfield Gardens At Port JeffersonThe Boxwood Upper2BR,1BA$3.02
Vistas of Port JeffersonA11BR,1BA$3.30
Maple Crest Apartments at Port JeffersonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.00

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Getting Around Stony Brook, NY

Walk Score®

48 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 Port Jefferson 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 $2,200 at Fairfield Gardens 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 $2,380 at Eagle Rock Apartments at Nesconset.

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.

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