Rent in Stony Brook, NY
Across Stony Brook's 2 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $2,689 a month, with figures from $2,689. There are no ZIP-level rent figures here, so these use the HUD Fair Market Rent for Suffolk County. Owner-occupied homes in Suffolk County pay about 1.73% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,964 | $1,964 | 2 |
| 1 bed | $2,285 | $2,285 | 2 |
| 2 beds | $2,689 | $2,689 | 2 |
| 3 beds | $3,479 | $3,458–$3,500+ | 2 |
| 4 beds | $3,586 | $3,500–$3,671 | 2 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Stony Brook ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Stony Brook, NY?
- About $2,689 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $2,689. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Stony Brook, NY?
- About $2,285 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $2,285. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Stony Brook, NY?
- About $3,479 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $3,458–$3,500+. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Stony Brook, NY?
- About $1,964 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,964. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Stony Brook, NY?
- About $3,586 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $3,500–$3,671. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Stony Brook, NY?
- Owner-occupied homes in Suffolk County pay a typical 1.73% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Stony Brook rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).