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

The average size for a Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY apartment is 646 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 Williamsburg?

As of Apr / 2026, the average rent in Williamsburg is $4,951 per month, a 3.71% increase from last years average of $4,774.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Williamsburg?

In Williamsburg, studios rent for $3,895 per month, one-bedroom units average $4,882 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $6,853 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Williamsburg?

The typical apartment in Williamsburg offers about 646 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Williamsburg?

Studio apartments in Williamsburg average 483 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 644 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 912 sq. ft.

Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Williamsburg?

The typical rent budget in Williamsburg ranges from $3,000 to per month, with 95% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Williamsburg?

In Williamsburg, 86% of households rent while 14% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: May 17, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Williamsburg is $4,951, a 3.71% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $4,774.

Studio Apartments at $3,895 offer the most budget-friendly option with 483 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 644 square feet for $4,882, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $6,853 offer 912 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY

Last updated: May 17, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$4,951	646 sq. ft.
Studio	$3,895	483 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$4,882	644 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$6,853	912 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY rent trends

Rental prices in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY have increased by 3.71% over the past year. The average rent moved from $4,774 to $4,951.

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

The largest share of rentals in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY (95%) 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 Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY?

41,992 or 86% of the households in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY are renter-occupied while 6,909 or 14% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Williamsburg?

East New York $1,767/month

Brownsville $1,864/month

Midwood $1,892/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $3,963/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Williamsburg?

Downtown Brooklyn $5,122/month

Greenpoint $5,544/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	$5,544
Downtown Brooklyn	$5,122
Williamsburg	$4,951
Fort Greene	$4,793
Gowanus	$4,503
Prospect Heights	$4,230
Crown Heights	$3,899
Bedford-Stuyvesant	$3,888
Clinton Hill	$3,826
Coney Island	$3,486
Park Slope	$3,431
Flatbush	$3,407
Bushwick	$3,381
Sheepshead Bay	$2,487
Canarsie	$2,425
Brighton Beach	$2,199
Midwood	$1,892
Brownsville	$1,864
East New York	$1,767

Brooklyn | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Williamsburg is 27% higher than in Bedford-Stuyvesant

$4,951

Williamsburg rent is the same as Brooklyn average

Average Rent $4,951

$3,888

Bedford-Stuyvesant rent is 21% lower than Brooklyn average

Average Rent $3,888

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 Williamsburg 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.