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

The average size for a Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY apartment is 675 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 Feb / 2026, the average rent in Greenpoint is $4,489 per month, a 0.9% decrease from last years average of $4,530.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Greenpoint?

In Greenpoint, studios rent for $3,816 per month, one-bedroom units average $4,221 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $6,213 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Greenpoint?

The typical apartment in Greenpoint offers about 675 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 517 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 651 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 977 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: April 08, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Greenpoint is $4,489, a 0.9% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $4,530.

Studio Apartments at $3,816 offer the most budget-friendly option with 517 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 651 square feet for $4,221, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $6,213 offer 977 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY

Last updated: April 08, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$4,489	675 sq. ft.
Studio	$3,816	517 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$4,221	651 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$6,213	977 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY rent trends

Rental prices in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY have decreased by 0.9% over the past year. The average rent moved from $4,530 to $4,489.

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?

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 Greenpoint?

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 Greenpoint is 48% higher than in Bedford-Stuyvesant

$4,489

Greenpoint rent is the same as Brooklyn average

Average Rent $4,489

$3,029

Bedford-Stuyvesant rent is 33% 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 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.