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East SetauketNY11733

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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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stony Brook, NY

As of August 29, 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$3.09
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$3.25
Maple Crest Apartments at Port JeffersonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Stony Brook

What type of rentals are currently available in Stony Brook?

There are currently 59 Apartments for Rent in Stony Brook, NY with pricing that ranges from $1,558 to $5,993. There are also 38 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Stony Brook ranging from $1,600 to $8,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Stony Brook?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Stony Brook ranges from $1,600 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,230.

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