Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NY

Background Image

Stony Brook University - Stony Brook, NY

Area Guide

Share Guide

Excellence and tradition thrive at this legendary Long Island institution

Public Suburban SUNY Seawolves

Consistently named one of the top universities in the United States and even worldwide, Stony Brook University offers a tremendous wealth of educational and research opportunities at its north-central Long Island campus. The university’s academic programs are top notch, including the only undergraduate journalism school in the SUNY system.

The campus culture is punctuated by huge student events, including the wildly popular Roth Pond Regatta cardboard boat race and the week-long Student Arts Festival. Art exhibits and theater productions at the Staller Center are cultural mainstays for collegiate crowd as well as the community at large. While fairly removed from any major urban areas, LIRR service gives you convenient access to New York City as well as Long Island’s beach communities.

If you expect to be spending a lot of time in the math or business buildings, you may want to look for living arrangements on the west side of campus; living on the south side will put you closer to most of the science and healthcare buildings, including the Stony Brook Children’s Hospital.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Stony Brook, NY is $2,080 for one bedroom. Apartment rent in Stony Brook has increased by 0.8% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 530 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,080/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

48

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

44

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

William Sidney Mount School

Public

Grades PK-6

511 Students

6
out of 10

Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School

Public

Grades 7-9

667 Students

8
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Lake Ronkonkoma
  • Sweetbriar Nature Center
  • Caleb Smith State Park Preserve
  • Blydenburgh County Park
  • Nissequogue River State Park

Airports

  • Long Island MacArthur
  • Tweed/New Haven

Top Apartments Near Stony Brook University

Houses Near Stony Brook University

Property Management Companies

Search Nearby Rentals