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

The average size for a Fort Greene, Brooklyn, NY apartment is 740 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 Mar / 2026, the average rent in Fort Greene is $4,976 per month, a 8.99% increase from last years average of $4,565.

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

In Fort Greene, studios rent for $3,574 per month, one-bedroom units average $4,740 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $6,370 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Fort Greene?

The typical apartment in Fort Greene offers about 740 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 464 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 706 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 991 sq. ft.

Fort Greene, Brooklyn, NY Rental Market Trends

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

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Fort Greene is $4,976, a 8.99% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $4,565.

Studio Apartments at $3,574 offer the most budget-friendly option with 464 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 706 square feet for $4,740, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $6,370 offer 991 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, NY

Last updated: April 22, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$4,976	740 sq. ft.
Studio	$3,574	464 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$4,740	706 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$6,370	991 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Fort Greene, Brooklyn, NY rent trends

Rental prices in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, NY have increased by 8.99% over the past year. The average rent moved from $4,565 to $4,976.

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.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Fort Greene?

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 Fort Greene?

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 Fort Greene is 152% higher than in Bay Ridge

$4,976

Fort Greene rent is the same as Brooklyn average

Average Rent $4,976

$1,977

Bay Ridge rent is 60% 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 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.