What is the average apartment size in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY?

The average size for a Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY apartment is 708 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Bedford-Stuyvesant?

As of May / 2025, the average rent in Bedford-Stuyvesant is $2,145 per month, a 0.98% increase from last year’s average of $2,124.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Bedford-Stuyvesant?

In Bedford-Stuyvesant, studios rent for $1,786 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,947 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $3,158 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Bedford-Stuyvesant?

The typical apartment in Bedford-Stuyvesant offers about 708 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Bedford-Stuyvesant?

Studio apartments in Bedford-Stuyvesant average 449 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 759 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 894 sq. ft.

Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Bedford-Stuyvesant?

The typical rent budget in Bedford-Stuyvesant ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 43% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Bedford-Stuyvesant?

In Bedford-Stuyvesant, 79% of households rent while 21% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Bedford-Stuyvesant is $2,145, a 0.98% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,124.

Studio Apartments at $1,786 offer the most budget-friendly option with 449 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 759 square feet for $1,947, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $3,158 offer 894 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,145	708 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,786	449 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,947	759 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,158	894 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY rent trends

Rental prices in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY have increased by 0.98% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,124 to $2,145.

What's the typical rent budget in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY?

The largest share of rentals in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY (43%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY?

52,417 or 79% of the households in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY are renter-occupied while 14,174 or 21% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Bedford-Stuyvesant?

Midwood $1,892/month

Flatbush $2,048/month

Manhattan Beach $2,066/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $4,470/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Bedford-Stuyvesant?

DUMBO $4,922/month

Greenpoint $4,924/month

Boerum Hill $5,105/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Brooklyn, NY By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Boerum Hill	$5,105
Greenpoint	$4,924
DUMBO	$4,922
Downtown Brooklyn	$4,657
Williamsburg	$3,744
Fort Greene	$3,636
Prospect - Lefferts Gardens	$3,315
Prospect Park South	$2,639
Sheepshead Bay	$2,487
Kensington	$2,374
Brighton Beach	$2,199
Bedford-Stuyvesant	$2,145
Gravesend	$2,107
Manhattan Beach	$2,066
Flatbush	$2,048
Midwood	$1,892

Brooklyn | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Bedford-Stuyvesant is 58% lower than in Boerum Hill

$2,145

Bedford-Stuyvesant rent is the same as Brooklyn average

Average Rent $2,145

$5,105

Boerum Hill rent is 138% higher than Brooklyn average

Average Rent $5,105

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Bedford-Stuyvesant apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.