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Brooklyn, NY Local Guide

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Brooklyn 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: June 16, 2025

There are currently 223 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Brooklyn, NY that range in price from $1,250 to $8,000. Brooklyn Bridge Park, South Shore Brooklyn and Southwest Brooklyn are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Brooklyn with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Brooklyn Bridge Park110$3,830$1,500
South Shore Brooklyn48$3,140$1,250
Southwest Brooklyn31$3,033$1,475
Brooklyn Navy Yard13$4,266$2,954
Cypress Hills8$2,890$1,850
East Flatbush Wingate6$2,500$1,500
Bay Ridge3$2,525$2,100
Kensington Parkville2$2,691$2,350
Broadway Triangle1$3,995$3,995
Industry City1$2,850$2,850

Largest Available Brooklyn 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Brooklyn, NY is found at 20 Exchange in the Downtown neighborhood and is 970 square feet priced from $6,395. Royale at Highland Park in the East New York neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 950 square feet and currently listed start at $2,350. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Brooklyn:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
20 Exchange1 Bed, 1 Bath Study970 Sq Ft$6,395
Royale at Highland Park2950 Sq Ft$2,350
The Ambassador EastTRUE 1BED713 Sq Ft$4,350
Oxford EastONE BEDROOM700 Sq Ft$4,500
Gateway Battery Park City1 Bedroom/1 Bath680 Sq Ft$5,306

Cheapest Available Brooklyn 1 Bedroom Apartments

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Ventnor Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath$700
St George TowersShared Triple Room$1,500

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Brooklyn Overview

The most heavily populated of all of New York City's boroughs, Brooklyn stands tall and proud as a focal point of the Big Apple. With many affordable apartments in Brooklyn available to NYC locals, it's not secret as to why this area is home to so many. Comprising over seventy square miles of roadways and housing, Brooklyn is a distinct and growing locale boasting a diverse mix of residents, local businesses and long-established hot spots.

Why live in Brooklyn, NY?

Despite its current tag as a 'hipster haven', Brooklyn remains a hugely popular destination choice for young working professionals for good reason. Offering easy access to the rest of NYC, housing is far more affordable than Manhattan and Brooklyn's diverse population yields a truly one-of-a-kind melting pot of charm and excitement. From indie rock record stores to hip-hop-heavy nightclubs, funky fashion boutiques to world-famous pizza shops on the corner, Brooklyn apartments give residents a life in a city on the move bursting with opportunities.

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Getting Around Brooklyn, NY

Walk Score®

92 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

79 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

95 / 100

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Brittney • 3+ years in Brooklyn

April 3, 2025

Love living in Brooklyn. I used to live in Manhattan and that was way to expensive. Moved out to Prospect park area and love it. Easy train ride into Manhattan, and all the stuff I need is in the area. I'd love having a great steak restaurant nearby, but I guess beggars cant be choosers. lol

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Brooklyn Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Brooklyn with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Brooklyn is at Ventnor Flatz listed at $700.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Brooklyn Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Brooklyn is $4,604.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Brooklyn Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Brooklyn is a 970 square feet unit starting from $6,395 at 20 Exchange.

What is the average size for Brooklyn 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Brooklyn is currently 565 sq ft.

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