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

The average size for a Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY apartment is 711 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 Greenpoint?

As of Jun / 2026, the average rent in Greenpoint is $5,113 per month, a 7.19% increase from last years average of $4,770.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Greenpoint?

In Greenpoint, studios rent for $3,767 per month, one-bedroom units average $4,564 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $7,262 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Greenpoint?

The typical apartment in Greenpoint offers about 711 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Greenpoint?

Studio apartments in Greenpoint average 506 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 632 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,038 sq. ft.

Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY Rental Market Trends

Q: Do most people rent or own in Greenpoint?

In Greenpoint, 82% of households rent while 18% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: August 01, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Greenpoint is $5,113, a 7.19% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $4,770.

Studio Apartments at $3,767 offer the most budget-friendly option with 506 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 632 square feet for $4,564, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $7,262 offer 1,038 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY

Last updated: August 01, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$5,113	711 sq. ft.
Studio	$3,767	506 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$4,564	632 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$7,262	1,038 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY rent trends

Rental prices in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY have increased by 7.19% over the past year. The average rent moved from $4,770 to $5,113.

Do most people rent or own in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY?

16,134 or 82% of the households in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY are renter-occupied while 3,572 or 18% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Greenpoint?

East New York $1,767/month

Brownsville $1,864/month

Midwood $1,892/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $4,681/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Greenpoint?

Williamsburg $5,882/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
Williamsburg	$5,882
Greenpoint	$5,113
Boerum Hill	$5,105
Fort Greene	$4,969
Downtown Brooklyn	$4,602
Gowanus	$4,503
Crown Heights	$4,110
Clinton Hill	$3,826
Bedford-Stuyvesant	$3,693
Flatbush	$3,635
Prospect Heights	$3,510
Park Slope	$3,431
Coney Island	$3,407
Bushwick	$3,381
Windsor Terrace	$3,133
Prospect Park South	$2,639
Sheepshead Bay	$2,487
Wingate	$2,432
Canarsie	$2,425
Prospect - Lefferts Gardens	$2,416
Kensington	$2,374
Brighton Beach	$2,199
East Flatbush	$2,187
Gravesend	$2,107
Bay Ridge	$1,977
Midwood	$1,892
Brownsville	$1,864
East New York	$1,767

Brooklyn | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Greenpoint is 159% higher than in Bay Ridge

$5,113

Greenpoint rent is the same as Brooklyn average

Average Rent $5,113

$1,977

Bay Ridge rent is 61% 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 Greenpoint 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.