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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: August 04, 2025

There are currently 226 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Brooklyn, NY that range in price from $1,050 to $8,365. Newtown Creek, Southwest Brooklyn and South Shore 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
Newtown Creek54$4,425$1,240
Southwest Brooklyn53$3,200$1,050
South Shore Brooklyn40$3,150$1,250
Seagate28$3,187$1,945
Brooklyn Bridge Park16$4,950$1,500
Brooklyn Navy Yard15$4,395$2,745
East Flatbush Wingate9$2,768$1,275
Kensington Parkville5$2,850$2,295
Bay Ridge4$2,750$1,700
Broadway Triangle1$3,895$3,895

Largest Available Brooklyn 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Brooklyn, NY is found at 4705 Center Boulevard in the Hunters Point neighborhood and is 1,278 square feet priced from $5,495. The Metropolis in the Midtown neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 905 square feet and currently listed start at $5,836. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Brooklyn:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
4705 Center Boulevard1 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom1,278 Sq Ft$5,495
The MetropolisMZA05905 Sq Ft$5,836
The Ambassador East1BR/1BA713 Sq Ft$4,850

Cheapest Available Brooklyn 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 04, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Brooklyn, NY is the Shared Triple Room Model starting from $1,500 at EHS St George Towers in the Wall Street neighborhood. The second most affordable Brooklyn 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom (80% AMI) Model at 23 Rockwell Place starting at $2,205 in the Downtown Brooklyn neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Brooklyn is currently $4,616. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Brooklyn:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
EHS St George TowersShared Triple Room$1,500
23 Rockwell Place1 Bedroom (80% AMI)$2,205
The HighlandOne Bedroom$2,450

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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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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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World-class public transportation

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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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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 EHS St George Towers listed at $1,500.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Brooklyn is $4,616.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Brooklyn is a 1,278 square feet unit starting from $5,495 at 4705 Center Boulevard.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Brooklyn is currently 460 sq ft.

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