What is the average apartment size in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY?

The average size for a Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY apartment is 809 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 Bedford-Stuyvesant?

As of Feb / 2026, the average rent in Bedford-Stuyvesant is $3,029 per month, a 8.44% increase from last years average of $2,793.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Bedford-Stuyvesant?

In Bedford-Stuyvesant, studios rent for $3,233 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,947 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $3,945 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Bedford-Stuyvesant?

The typical apartment in Bedford-Stuyvesant offers about 809 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Bedford-Stuyvesant?

Studio apartments in Bedford-Stuyvesant average 476 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 759 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 985 sq. ft.

Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Bedford-Stuyvesant?

The typical rent budget in Bedford-Stuyvesant ranges from $3,000 to per month, with 51% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Bedford-Stuyvesant?

In Bedford-Stuyvesant, 79% of households rent while 21% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 12, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Bedford-Stuyvesant is $3,029, a 8.44% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,793.

Studio Apartments at $3,233 offer the most budget-friendly option with 476 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 759 square feet for $1,947, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $3,945 offer 985 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY

Last updated: April 12, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$3,029	809 sq. ft.
Studio	$3,233	476 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,947	759 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,945	985 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY rent trends

Rental prices in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY have increased by 8.44% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,793 to $3,029.

What's the typical rent budget in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY?

The largest share of rentals in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY (51%) 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 Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY?

53,780 or 79% of the households in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY are renter-occupied while 14,033 or 21% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Bedford-Stuyvesant?

Midwood $1,892/month

Manhattan Beach $2,066/month

Gravesend $2,107/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $4,228/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Bedford-Stuyvesant?

Boerum Hill $5,105/month

Prospect Heights $5,200/month

Williamsburg $5,595/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Brooklyn, NY By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Williamsburg	$5,595
Prospect Heights	$5,200
Boerum Hill	$5,105
DUMBO	$4,922
Fort Greene	$4,560
Greenpoint	$4,489
Downtown Brooklyn	$4,297
Coney Island	$3,508
Crown Heights	$3,343
Prospect - Lefferts Gardens	$3,315
Flatbush	$3,292
Bedford-Stuyvesant	$3,029
Prospect Park South	$2,639
Sheepshead Bay	$2,487
Kensington	$2,374
Brighton Beach	$2,199
Gravesend	$2,107
Manhattan Beach	$2,066
Midwood	$1,892

Brooklyn | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Bedford-Stuyvesant is 41% lower than in Boerum Hill

$3,029

Bedford-Stuyvesant rent is the same as Brooklyn average

Average Rent $3,029

$5,105

Boerum Hill rent is 69% higher than Brooklyn average

Average Rent $5,105

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 Bedford-Stuyvesant 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.