Brooklyn Listings Under $2,500 in August 2023

Check out August’s best apartment deals in Brooklyn! Rental prices still remain high across the five boroughs this month, Brooklyn included. The borough features many neighborhoods with unique communities, local establishments, and apartment styles, and renters flock to Brooklyn to evade Manhattan’s pricing and to seize generously-sized units.

This month, the average rental price for a New York City apartment increased by $100 to $4,400. The busy rental market pushes forward, and more renters continue searching for apartments now through the end of summer. Bargain-conscious renters can still find units across Brooklyn with dishwashers, air conditioning, and pet-friendly options.


Best Deals in Brooklyn in August 2023

1. 1359 Nostrand Avenue

Bright bedroom in Brooklyn with a large window and bed
Neighborhood: Flatbush
Price: $2,497
Size: 1 Bed, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 9.69%
Renters seeking a newly-renovated apartment with plenty of amenities can tour this apartment. The kitchen includes a dishwasher, stainless steel appliances, and bright cabinets. In the large bedroom, tenants will find floor-to-ceiling windows and a generously-sized closet. The apartment features central air conditioning, a modern bathroom, and no brokerโ€™s fee. In the building, renters can use the laundry room, rooftop, and storage. This pet-friendly building sits four minutes away from the 2 and 5 trains.

2. 434 Bainbridge Street #2

Living room with large windows in Brooklyn
Neighborhood: Bedford-Stuyvesant
Price: $2,300
Size: 1 Bed, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 20.69%
This bright and spacious one-bedroom provides an opportunity for a single renter or couple. The oversized kitchen includes wrap-around cabinets and counter space, white appliances, and a window for natural light. In the living room, renters will find light hardwood flooring, a ceiling fan, and two windows. The bedroom can fit a king-sized bed, and there is an additional smaller room that tenants can use as an office. This building resides a six-minute walk from the A and C trains.

3. 1583 Park Place

Kitchen in a Brooklyn best deal apartment with stainless steel appliances
Neighborhood: Crown Heights
Price: $2,400
Size: 2 Bed, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 19.87%
Roommates and small families can tour this two-bedroom apartment in Crown Heights. The unit features an updated kitchen with marble countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a dishwasher. Patterned hardwood floors run throughout the living room and into the large bedroom. The unit resides on the second floor of the building, and the rent includes heat and hot water. Renters will live 12 minutes from the 2, 3, 4, and 5 trains.

4. 14 Irving Avenue #2B

Brooklyn apartment with exposed brick and bright ilving room
Neighborhood: Bushwcik
Price: $2,500
Size: 1 Bed, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 15.25%
This one-bedroom apartment can flex into two bedrooms if needed. The unit features dark exposed brick, plenty of natural light, and bright hardwood floors. In the kitchen, renters will find stainless steel appliances and enough space for a small table. The pet-friendly unit resides four minutes from the L, meaning tenants have direct access to Manhattan. Tenants will also live near many restaurants, cafes, and small businesses.

5. 137 Sheridan Avenue #2R

Brooklyn apartment with a kitchen
Neighborhood: East New York
Price: $2,200
Size: 3 Bed, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 21.43%
This three-bedroom apartment provides a lower priced-opportunity for those who need multiple rooms. The kitchen includes a stainless steel stove and white refrigerator, then opens into the living room. Tall ceilings run throughout the unit, and the tiled bathroom includes a bathtub. This is a no-fee listing in a building that is four minutes away from the A train and in the proximity of local businesses and grocery stores.

Methodology

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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Allyson Waddell
Allyson Waddell
Allyson Waddell is the Vice President of Client Success at RentHop. Her blog contributions include tips for renters, helpful information for advertisers, and data studies that cover national and regional real estate trends.

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