What is the average apartment size in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY?

The average size for a Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY apartment is 779 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 Sheepshead Bay?

As of May / 2025, the average rent in Sheepshead Bay is $2,487 per month, a 12.61% decrease from last years average of $2,846.

What is the average apartment size in Sheepshead Bay?

The typical apartment in Sheepshead Bay offers about 779 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Sheepshead Bay?

The typical rent budget in Sheepshead Bay ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 40% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Sheepshead Bay?

In Sheepshead Bay, 60% of households rent while 40% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 22, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Sheepshead Bay is $2,487, a 12.61% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,846.

One-bedroom apartments provide 695 square feet for $2,343, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,702 offer 904 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY

Last updated: February 22, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,487	779 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$2,343	695 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,702	904 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY rent trends

Rental prices in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY have decreased by 12.61% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,846 to $2,487.

What's the typical rent budget in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY?

The largest share of rentals in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY (40%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY?

15,477 or 60% of the households in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY are renter-occupied while 10,525 or 40% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Sheepshead Bay?

Midwood $1,892/month

Manhattan Beach $2,066/month

Gravesend $2,107/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $4,351/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Sheepshead Bay?

DUMBO $4,922/month

Boerum Hill $5,105/month

Prospect Heights $5,200/month

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

Average Rent in Brooklyn, NY By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Prospect Heights	$5,200
Boerum Hill	$5,105
DUMBO	$4,922
Williamsburg	$4,884
Greenpoint	$4,752
Downtown Brooklyn	$4,297
Fort Greene	$3,636
Coney Island	$3,320
Prospect - Lefferts Gardens	$3,315
Flatbush	$3,161
Prospect Park South	$2,639
Sheepshead Bay	$2,487
Kensington	$2,374
Brighton Beach	$2,199
Bedford-Stuyvesant	$2,145
Gravesend	$2,107
Manhattan Beach	$2,066
Midwood	$1,892

Brooklyn | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Sheepshead Bay is 16% higher than in Bedford-Stuyvesant

$2,487

Sheepshead Bay rent is the same as Brooklyn average

Average Rent $2,487

$2,145

Bedford-Stuyvesant rent is 14% lower than Brooklyn average

Average Rent $2,145

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 Sheepshead Bay 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.