Apartments For Rent in Stony Brook, NY

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Apartments For Rent Near Stony Brook, NY

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What Locals Say about Stony Brook

  • Lamannadawn
    "That we have the best hospital in the World and people are truly friendly. I feel safe in the neighborhood "
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  • Sydney_ryan15
    "People are always walking their dogs around the neighborhood , and everyone is very friendly while passing. "
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  • Louise S.
    "Dogs and owners neighbors walking with dogs, awesome to be around! Great place to live, everything close, hospital, train, small shopping areas unique. So nice to live in Stonybrook"
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  • Suzimac
    "This is the best place to live and to raise your children. Community is in touch with each other. Three Village schools are awesome."
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  • Alanewhiye
    "It’s a very safe neighborhood. Schools are good. Shopping is plentiful. There is a major teaching hospital in town. There is a great variety of restaurants. "
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  • Kim B.
    "Our neighborhood is unique in that everyone takes super good care of their properties and landscaping."
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  • Pancake28
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood for my whole life. The community and schools are all very good. Beautiful neighborhoods and lots of places to shop, eat, exercise, etc. "
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  • Jrbeckerman
    "I have lived in this area for 54 years. It has an excellent school system and friendly neighbors. Properties are well maintained."
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  • Brianli5
    "Great place and convenient to everything. Stores, movies, home improvement. Stony Brook Univ. is close buy and rated a top university."
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  • Alanewhite
    "We feel very safe here. It’s close to excellent shopping and good restaurants. We’ve lived here for 23 years. Good schools too."
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  • mmr
    "it’s the perfect place to grow up. it has a great school. great beaches. great home town places. and just a relaxed lifestyle. "
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  • Alanewhite
    "Very safe, convenient to great food shopping, good restaurants, good mall nearby. Medical facilities or close including an excellent hospital. "
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  • Ashley V. C.
    "I rent in this neighborhood from a wonderful home owner- my apartment is attached to her home. Great neighborhood, great for walking outside and enjoying your neighborhood with a walk. 2 parks within walking distance and a wooded path preserve down my block good for walking dogs. "
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  • Lirrguy03
    "It’s quiet and there is very little if any crime. Most people keep to themselves so it may seem less friendly depending on where you lived before. "
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  • Alanewhite
    "Long and expensive LIRR trip to NYC. Trains are infrequent and most make at least 10 stops. Nearly all require multiple trains"
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  • kellysusan48
    "Quiet, large homes, large properties, safe and great school district low or no crime, short distance to north shore beaches, shopping and mall nearby, hospital and university nearby, desirable neighborhood. "
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  • kellysusan48
    "Lots of space and property. Lower taxes than Nassau county. Great schools. Safe area and nicely kept properties. "
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  • Ckseneriz
    "It is close to public transportation and it is a friendly neighborhood. Lots of places to shop, close to LIE, airport and train to NYC."
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Average Rent Trends in Stony Brook, NY

Rent in Stony Brook, NY varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent decreased in Jun 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Apr 2025.
MonthAverage rent
Jul 2025$4,200
Aug 2025$3,000
Sep 2025$4,600
Oct 2025$3,788
Nov 2025$4,500
Dec 2025$3,500
Jan 2026$3,900
Feb 2026$2,300
Mar 2026$3,818
Apr 2026$4,500
May 2026$4,500
Jun 2026$3,800
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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In June 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Houses.
1 bed2 beds3 beds4 bedsAll
All home types$750$2,589$2,900—$4,200
Apartments and Condos$750$1,800$2,900—$1,800
Houses$1,300$3,800$4,700—$4,300
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in Stony Brook, NY

  • What is the average rent of an apartment in Stony Brook, NY?
    The average rent of an apartment in Stony Brook, NY is $989 per month. This is about 49% lower than the national average.
  • What is the average rent of a house in Stony Brook, NY?
    The average rent of a house in Stony Brook, NY is $4,300 per month. This is about 120% higher than the national average.
  • When is the average rent cheapest in Stony Brook, NY?
    In the last year, the average rent in Stony Brook, NY was lowest in Mar 2025 when it was $1,900 per month.
  • When is the average rent most expensive in Stony Brook, NY?
    In the last year, the average rent in Stony Brook, NY was highest in Apr 2025 when it was $5,100 per month.
  • How many available rental listings are in Stony Brook, NY?
    There are 14 available rental listings in Stony Brook, NY.
  • What colleges and universities are in Stony Brook, NY?
    Colleges and universities in Stony Brook, NY include: Stony Brook University SUNY.
  • What are some zip codes in Stony Brook, NY?
    Stony Brook, NY includes zip codes such as: 11790, 11794.
  • What are some cities near Stony Brook, NY?
    Some nearby cities include: Head of the Harbor, Saint James, Setauket, Nissequogue, Lake Grove. These cities may have more rental options to explore.