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Last updated on July 7, 2026
Average rent in
Stony Brook University, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on July 7, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Stony Brook University
$2,990/mo
29%vs previous year
The average rent in Stony Brook University is $2,990 per month as of July 2026. This is 53% above the national average rent, or $1,040 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Stony Brook University
10
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Stony Brook University rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Stony Brook University, NY, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Stony Brook University, NY
Average rent prices in Stony Brook University have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 29% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Stony Brook University, NY
Rent prices in Stony Brook University vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Stony Brook University is $2,800, whereas a house costs $4,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Stony Brook University run $2,695 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,400.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,200 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,630 | No Change | - | |
2 bedroom | $3,517 | 3% | - | |
3 bedroom | $4,000 | No Change |  30% | |
4 bedroom | $4,950 | 7% | 34% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Stony Brook | $3,097 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,800 | 28% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,800 | 8% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,350 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,200
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,630
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,517
Last 30 days
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,000
Last year
30%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,950
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
34%
Stony Brook
Average rent
$3,097
Apartments
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
28%
Condos
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
8%
Houses
Average rent
$4,350
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Stony Brook University, NY, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Stony Brook University, NY compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Stony Brook University and Brentwood by all bedroom counts and property types.
Stony Brook University
53%higher than the national median
51%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Stony Brook University, NY is 1% higher than the median rent in Brentwood, NY.
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$2,950
25%$3,350
21%$3,500
5%$3,417
$2,675
2%$2,787
25%$3,375
37%$3,425
21%$2,875
14%$3,350
10%$3,900
189%$3,095
28%Discover rentals in Stony Brook University, NY
5d+ ago
Stony Brook house for rent in Stony Brook University
17 Skylark Ln, Stony Brook University, NY 11790
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
Stony Brook house for rent in Stony Brook University
40 Seabrook Ln, Stony Brook University, NY 11790
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,700
House for rent
5d+ ago
Stony Brook house for rent in Stony Brook University
40 Seabrook Ln, Stony Brook University, NY 11790
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,700
House for rent
5d+ ago
Stony Brook house for rent in Stony Brook University
17 Skylark Ln, Stony Brook University, NY 11790
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,200
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Stony Brook University, NY
Quick answers to common questions about the Stony Brook University rental market.
How much is rent in Stony Brook University?
The average rent in Stony Brook University is $2,990 per month as of July 4, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Stony Brook University?
Average rent prices in Stony Brook University have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 29% since last year.
How does Stony Brook University rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Stony Brook University is 53% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,040 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Stony Brook University?
To comfortably afford rent in Stony Brook University, you'd need to earn approximately $120,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Stony Brook University?
Utilities are rarely included in Stony Brook University rentals, with less than 1% of total listings including utilities as part of the rent. This pattern holds consistent across all bedroom types, from studios to three-bedroom apartments.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).