Stony Brook University (SBU) Off-Campus Housings

About Stony Brook University

Stony Brook University is located in New York. The acceptance rate for international students at the university is 62%.

Let us answer your curiosity related to securing university dorms:

1. Does Stony Brook University provide on-campus student rooms? Yes.

2. What is the best month to secure Stony Brook University housing? November.

3. What is SBU residence halls allotment priority based on? First come, first served, and freshmen.

4. Can a student make an advanced Stony Brook University housing booking without a university offer letter? No.

5. Stony Brook University dormitory has an average rent of US$5,500/semester, which generally includes electricity, water, gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, security, and shared building amenities.

6. Expect additional costs other than SBU housing on-campus rent for services such as:

• Meals plans (if unavailable, call 211 to find Food banks nearby for free or low-priced groceries.)

• Refundable damage deposit.

• Bicycle parking / discounted Bus pass to campus.

• Laundry services.

Stony Brook University (SBU) Off-Campus Housing Options

There are 2 types of off-campus housing options available, which are a bit expensive as compared to university dorms but offer additional benefits such as flexible contract length, flexible move-in dates, independent social life, and modern amenities:

1. Type 1: Purpose-built off-campus student housing: Avg. prices US$450/month

• Maintained and handled by some private leading student housing providers.

• Only students can apply for off-campus housing.

• Early-bird (Advance) student room booking without a university offer letter is applicable in many housings with a few T&Cs applied; read carefully before booking.

• Generally, flexible tenancy has 3, 6, and 12-month-based bookings.

• Popular SBU off-campus housing include Flatbush, Heritage East Village, and New York - 144 E 40th St.

2. Type 2: Private student houses/apartments: Avg. prices US$550/month

• Maintained and handled by individual landlords.

• Students with their families can book a room. Number of occupants T&C applied.

• Advance student room booking without a university offer letter is applicable in many housings with a few T&Cs applied; read carefully before booking.

• Generally, flexible tenancy has weekly, monthly, and semester-based bookings.

• Popular apartments near Stony Brook University include Amazing Private bedroom Rental | Coliving, Admirable double bedroom in Williamsburg, and Inviting studio in Kips Bay.

However, we suggest checking cancellation and refund policies before booking a room OR speaking with our multilingual student housing experts.

Popular Student Areas to Live Near Stony Brook University

1. Stony Brook has an average rent of $400–800/week, i.e., $1,733–3,467/month; distances from campus are as follows:

• Bus - 5-15 minutes

• Taxi - 5-10 minutes

• Walking - 10-30 minutes

Recommended housing near Stony Brook University include Heritage Grand Central, Chelsea - 400 west, and Washington Street Apartments.

2. Port Jefferson has an average rent of $500-1,000/week, i.e., $2,133-4,333/month; distances from campus are as follows:

• Bus -  30-45 minutes

• Taxi -  20-25 minutes

Recommended housing near Stony Brook University include Heritage Chelsea, Lorimer Williamsburg Home, and New York - 12 W 44th St.

Benefits of Booking Stony Brook University Off-Campus Student Housings Over On-campus Dorms

1. Early bird offer (off-campus student rooms generally offer discounts or early booking offers.)

2. More number of student room types to choose from, unlike university dorms.

3. No offer, no visa, no problem! Easy cancellation process. T&C applied.

4. Avoid expensive last-minute off-campus student room bookings.

5. Stay with your friend or partner despite being enrolled in different universities in the city.

6. More privacy because on-campus accommodations usually have shared facilities and common areas.

7. Off-campus and private lets generally have modern facilities, such as gyms, cinemas, and games rooms.