What is the average apartment size in Flatbush, Brooklyn, NY?

The average size for a Flatbush, Brooklyn, NY apartment is 737 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 Flatbush?

As of Mar / 2026, the average rent in Flatbush is $3,380 per month, a 19.71% increase from last years average of $2,823.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Flatbush?

In Flatbush, studios rent for $2,690 per month, one-bedroom units average $3,218 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $4,315 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Flatbush?

The typical apartment in Flatbush offers about 737 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Flatbush?

Studio apartments in Flatbush average 522 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 704 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 983 sq. ft.

Flatbush, Brooklyn, NY Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Flatbush?

The typical rent budget in Flatbush ranges from $3,000 to per month, with 79% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Flatbush?

In Flatbush, 87% of households rent while 13% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 22, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Flatbush is $3,380, a 19.71% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,823.

Studio Apartments at $2,690 offer the most budget-friendly option with 522 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 704 square feet for $3,218, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $4,315 offer 983 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Flatbush, Brooklyn, NY

Last updated: April 22, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$3,380	737 sq. ft.
Studio	$2,690	522 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$3,218	704 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$4,315	983 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Flatbush, Brooklyn, NY rent trends

Rental prices in Flatbush, Brooklyn, NY have increased by 19.71% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,823 to $3,380.

What's the typical rent budget in Flatbush, Brooklyn, NY?

The largest share of rentals in Flatbush, Brooklyn, NY (79%) 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 Flatbush, Brooklyn, NY?

21,591 or 87% of the households in Flatbush, Brooklyn, NY are renter-occupied while 3,367 or 13% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Flatbush?

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 Flatbush?

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

Brooklyn | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Flatbush is 71% higher than in Bay Ridge

$3,380

Flatbush rent is the same as Brooklyn average

Average Rent $3,380

$1,977

Bay Ridge rent is 41% 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 Flatbush 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.