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

The average size for a Fort Greene, Brooklyn, NY apartment is 693 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 Feb / 2026, the average rent in Fort Greene is $4,560 per month, a 0.44% increase from last years average of $4,540.

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

In Fort Greene, studios rent for $3,557 per month, one-bedroom units average $4,452 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $6,377 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $5,317 per month

What is the average apartment size in Fort Greene?

The typical apartment in Fort Greene offers about 693 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 475 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 710 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 992 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,450 sq. ft.

Fort Greene, Brooklyn, NY Rental Market Trends

Q: Do most people rent or own in Fort Greene?

In Fort Greene, 71% of households rent while 29% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 13, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Fort Greene is $4,560, a 0.44% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $4,540.

Studio Apartments at $3,557 offer the most budget-friendly option with 475 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 710 square feet for $4,452, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $6,377 offer 992 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,450 sq ft) for $5,317, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, NY

Last updated: April 13, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$4,560	693 sq. ft.
Studio	$3,557	475 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$4,452	710 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$6,377	992 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$5,317	1,450 sq. ft.

Fort Greene, Brooklyn, NY rent trends

Rental prices in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, NY have increased by 0.44% over the past year. The average rent moved from $4,540 to $4,560.

Do most people rent or own in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, NY?

9,026 or 71% of the households in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, NY are renter-occupied while 3,693 or 29% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Fort Greene?

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 Fort Greene?

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 Fort Greene is 51% higher than in Bedford-Stuyvesant

$4,560

Fort Greene rent is the same as Brooklyn average

Average Rent $4,560

$3,029

Bedford-Stuyvesant rent is 34% lower than Brooklyn average

Average Rent $3,029

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.