Brooklyn is a popular borough for renters who seek large units, amenities, and proximity to hot spots across the city. The borough features many neighborhoods with unique communities, and renters flock to Brooklyn to evade Manhattan’s pricing. Brooklyn listings in August 2024 can offer renters more amenities throughout the unit and building.
This month, the average rental price for a New York City apartment remained at $4,500. As renters embark on their apartment-hunting journeys, they can still find units below the median price point that offer plenty of amenities. The following Brooklyn apartments are under $2,500 and offer laundry facilities, private outdoor space, and dishwashers.
Best Deals in Brooklyn in August 2024
1. 592 Albany Avenue #4B
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Neighborhood: East Flatbush
Price: $2,472
Size: 2 Bed, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 16.17%
Roommates can consider this two-bedroom apartment with an open-concept kitchen and living area. The kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, gray cabinets, and room for a portable island, if desired. Each renovated bedroom receives natural light and includes closet space, and the bathroom includes white tiles. This building resides near restaurants, the laundromat, and cafes. Renters will have a 14-minute walk to the 2 and 5 trains.
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2. 97 Clay Street #1
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Neighborhood: Greenpoint
Price: $1,700
Size: Room, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 42.51%
Renters looking for a room and private bathroom can consider this space in Greenpoint. The bedroom includes a window and split air conditioner, giving tenants the option to control the airflow in their room. This room resides in a three-bed, three-bath apartment with hardwood floors and stainless steel appliances. Throughout the buidling, tenants can use common amenities like the shared courtyard and laundry room. This unit does not charge a broker fee, and residents will live nine minutes from the 7 train.
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3. 419 Gates Avenue #3R
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Neighborhood: Bedford-Stuyvesant
Price: $2,350
Size: 1 Bed, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 16.52%
This one-bedroom apartment opens directly into the kitchen and living room, which include white tile flooring. In the kitchen, renters will find stainless steel appliances, dark wood cabinets, and a dishwasher. Both the bedroom and living room include an oversized window that faces natural light, and the bedroom has hardwood floors. Renters will also find split A/C units throughout the unit. Tenants can have pets in the buidling and will live seven minutes from the G train.
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4. 1691 Carroll Street #5A
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Neighborhood: Crown Heights
Price: $2,400
Size: Studio, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 7.83%
Those looking for private outdoor space should tour this bright studio apartment with tons of windows and natural light. This modern unit includes updated finishes like stainless steel appliances, a dishwasher, and split A/C units. The living space has hardwood floors and opens directly to the terrace, where tenants can fit plenty of furniture pieces. This unit is in a pet-friendly building that includes a laundry room and doorman. Renters will not pay a broker fee to secure the apartment, and will live a six-minute walk from the 2, 3 4, and 5 trains.
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5. 45 Hinckley Place #2
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Neighborhood: Flatbush
Price: $2,500
Size: 1 Bed, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 14.03%
This spacious one-bedroom apartment includes plenty of room for a couple. The open-concept kitchen and dining area include dark cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a dishwasher. Natural light shines through multiple windows throughout the apartment, and the bedroom includes a large closet. Renters can take advantage of multiple amenities throughout the building, including a fitness center with a discounted fee, a roof deck with skyline views, and laundry on each floor. Tenants with cars can rent a parking space as well. This pet-friendly and elevator building is seven-minute walk from the Q train.
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Released on a monthly basis, the RentHop Best Deal series aims to provide renters with useful market insights and a chance to identify rental gems currently available on the market. These listings are hand-selected by the team at RentHop based on a few factors, including layout, apartment size, features, and more importantly, price.
Note that, given the fast-paced nature of the rental market in New York, certain listings may receive applications and be taken off within days on market. If you are interested in scheduling a showing or have further questions, please make sure to submit an inquiry via the inquiry submission form located on the listing page.
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