Last updated on October 6, 2026

Average rent in
Stony Brook University, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Stony Brook University

$4,350/mo

decreased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Stony Brook University is $4,350 per month as of October 2026. This is 129% above the national average rent, or $2,450 more per month.

$1.66

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Stony Brook University

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Stony Brook University rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 13% 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 $2,850, whereas a house costs $4,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Stony Brook University run $2,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,420.

Listings

Studio

$2,000

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$2,595

69%

14%

2 bedroom

$3,295

No Change

-

3 bedroom

$4,377

No Change

14%

4 bedroom

$4,500

9%

19%

Studio

Average rent

$2,000

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,595

Last 30 days

69%

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,295

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,377

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

19%

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

Median rent price$4,350
increased by129%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,000
increased by58%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Stony Brook University, NY is 45% higher than the median rent in Brentwood, NY.

Discover rentals in Stony Brook University, NY

63 Hastings Dr - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Stony Brook house for rent in Stony Brook University

Residential Lease, Stony Brook, NY

63 Hastings Dr, Stony Brook University, NY 11790

5 beds

2 baths

$4,300

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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 $4,350 per month as of October 3, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Stony Brook University?

Average rent prices in Stony Brook University have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 13% since last year.

How does Stony Brook University rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Stony Brook University is 129% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,450 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 $174,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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