What is the average apartment size in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, NY?

The average size for a Fort Greene, Brooklyn, NY apartment is 662 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 Fort Greene?

As of May / 2025, the average rent in Fort Greene is $3,636 per month, a 3.87% decrease from last year’s average of $3,783.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Fort Greene?

In Fort Greene, studios rent for $3,112 per month, one-bedroom units average $3,913 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $4,224 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $5,317 per month

What is the average apartment size in Fort Greene?

The typical apartment in Fort Greene offers about 662 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Fort Greene?

Studio apartments in Fort Greene average 499 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 706 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 980 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,450 sq. ft.

Fort Greene, Brooklyn, NY Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Fort Greene?

The typical rent budget in Fort Greene ranges from $3,000 to per month, with 81% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Fort Greene?

In Fort Greene, 70% of households rent while 30% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Fort Greene is $3,636, a 3.87% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $3,783.

Studio Apartments at $3,112 offer the most budget-friendly option with 499 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 706 square feet for $3,913, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $4,224 offer 980 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,450 sq ft) for $5,317, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, NY

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$3,636	662 sq. ft.
Studio	$3,112	499 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$3,913	706 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$4,224	980 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$5,317	1,450 sq. ft.

Fort Greene, Brooklyn, NY rent trends

Rental prices in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, NY have decreased by 3.87% over the past year. The average rent moved from $3,783 to $3,636.

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

The largest share of rentals in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, NY (81%) 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 Fort Greene, Brooklyn, NY?

8,647 or 70% of the households in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, NY are renter-occupied while 3,655 or 30% are owner-occupied.

Access comprehensive real estate data and information on Yardi Matrix

Most affordable neighborhoods in Fort Greene?

Flatbush $2,048/month

Gravesend $2,107/month

Bedford-Stuyvesant $2,145/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $4,205/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Fort Greene?

Greenpoint $4,443/month

DUMBO $4,922/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
DUMBO	$4,922
Greenpoint	$4,443
Downtown Brooklyn	$4,308
Williamsburg	$3,979
Fort Greene	$3,636
Prospect - Lefferts Gardens	$3,315
Sheepshead Bay	$2,487
Brighton Beach	$2,199
Bedford-Stuyvesant	$2,145
Gravesend	$2,107
Flatbush	$2,048

Brooklyn | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Fort Greene is 70% higher than in Bedford-Stuyvesant

$3,636

Fort Greene rent is the same as Brooklyn average

Average Rent $3,636

$2,145

Bedford-Stuyvesant rent is 41% lower than Brooklyn average

Average Rent $2,145

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 Fort Greene 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.