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

The average size for a Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY apartment is 718 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 Apr / 2026, the average rent in Greenpoint is $5,544 per month, a 11.57% increase from last years average of $4,969.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Greenpoint?

In Greenpoint, studios rent for $4,040 per month, one-bedroom units average $5,398 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $7,133 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Greenpoint?

The typical apartment in Greenpoint offers about 718 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 494 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 679 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,015 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: May 13, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Greenpoint is $5,544, a 11.57% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $4,969.

Studio Apartments at $4,040 offer the most budget-friendly option with 494 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 679 square feet for $5,398, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $7,133 offer 1,015 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY

Last updated: May 13, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$5,544	718 sq. ft.
Studio	$4,040	494 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$5,398	679 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$7,133	1,015 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY rent trends

Rental prices in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY have increased by 11.57% over the past year. The average rent moved from $4,969 to $5,544.

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?

Brownsville $1,864/month

Midwood $1,892/month

Brighton Beach $2,199/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $4,685/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Greenpoint?

Williamsburg $5,375/month

Greenpoint $5,531/month

Brooklyn Heights $6,162/month

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

Average Rent in Brooklyn, NY By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Brooklyn Heights	$6,162
Greenpoint	$5,531
Williamsburg	$5,375
Downtown Brooklyn	$5,213
Fort Greene	$4,976
Gowanus	$4,503
Prospect Heights	$4,283
Crown Heights	$3,894
Clinton Hill	$3,826
Bedford-Stuyvesant	$3,693
Coney Island	$3,475
Park Slope	$3,431
Bushwick	$3,381
Flatbush	$3,380
Sheepshead Bay	$2,487
Canarsie	$2,425
Brighton Beach	$2,199
Midwood	$1,892
Brownsville	$1,864

Brooklyn | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Greenpoint is 50% higher than in Bedford-Stuyvesant

$5,531

Greenpoint rent is 1% lower than Brooklyn average

Average Rent $5,531

$3,693

Bedford-Stuyvesant rent is 33% lower than Brooklyn average

Average Rent $3,693

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.