Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY Rental Market Trends
Last updated: April 22, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Bedford-Stuyvesant is $3,693, a 31.28% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,813.
Studio Apartments at $3,034 offer the most budget-friendly option with 448 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 $3,945 offer 985 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.
Average rent in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY
Last updated: April 22, 2026
| Average Rent | Average Apartment Size | |
|---|---|---|
| All Rentals | $3,693 | 780 sq. ft. |
| Studio | $3,034 | 448 sq. ft. |
| 1 Bed | $1,947 | 759 sq. ft. |
| 2 Beds | $3,945 | 985 sq. ft. |
| 3 Beds | n/a | n/a |
Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY rent trends
Rental prices in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY have increased by 31.28% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,813 to $3,693.
What's the typical rent budget in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY?
The largest share of rentals in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY (93%) fall between $3,000- 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.
Most affordable neighborhoods in Bedford-Stuyvesant?
Brownsville $1,864/month
Midwood $1,892/month
Bay Ridge $1,977/month
All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $4,685/month.Most expensive neighborhoods in Bedford-Stuyvesant?
Greenpoint $5,531/month
DUMBO $5,974/month
Brooklyn Heights $6,162/month
These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.Average Rent in Brooklyn, NY By Neighborhood
| Neighborhood | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Brooklyn Heights | $6,162 |
| DUMBO | $5,974 |
| Greenpoint | $5,531 |
| Williamsburg | $5,375 |
| Downtown Brooklyn | $5,213 |
| Boerum Hill | $5,105 |
| Fort Greene | $4,976 |
| Gowanus | $4,503 |
| Prospect Heights | $4,283 |
| Crown Heights | $3,894 |
| Clinton Hill | $3,826 |
| Bedford-Stuyvesant | $3,693 |
| Coney Island | $3,475 |
| Park Slope | $3,431 |
| Bushwick | $3,381 |
| Flatbush | $3,380 |
| Sheepshead Bay | $2,487 |
| Canarsie | $2,425 |
| Brighton Beach | $2,199 |
| East Flatbush | $2,187 |
| Gravesend | $2,107 |
| Bay Ridge | $1,977 |
| Midwood | $1,892 |
| Brownsville | $1,864 |
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Brooklyn | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Bedford-Stuyvesant is 87% higher than in Bay Ridge
$3,693
Bedford-Stuyvesant rent is the same as Brooklyn average
Average Rent
$3,693
$1,977
Bay Ridge rent is 46% lower than Brooklyn average
Average Rent
$1,977
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.