Brooklyn is a popular borough for renters who seek large units, amenities, and proximity to hot spots across the city. Renters can consider Brooklyn listings in June of 2026 under $2,999 and find neighborhoods with unique communities with units below Manhattan’s pricing.
The average rent for a New York City apartment this month has increased again to $4,900. Now that we are in the peak summer rental season, renters must still stay extra vigilant if they want to find a cost-effective apartment. There are a growing number of options this time of year, but also stronger competition than in the winter months. The following Brooklyn listings in June of 2026 under $2,999 offer private terraces, deep soaking tubs, Russian ceilings with recessed lighting, and more.
Best Brooklyn Listings in June of 2026 under $2,999
1. 209 Underhill Avenue #3B
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Neighborhood: Prospect Heights
Price: $2,450
Size: Studio, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 32.88%
First up, we have a lovely pre-war studio unit in Prospect Heights. This unit comes with kitchen with marble countertops, built in microwave, and stainless steel appliances. Other features include a marble bathroom with deep soaking tub, tons of natural light, and intercom system for added security. Prospective tenants will have access to an elevator and there is a live-in super on the premise!
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2. 886 Hancock Street #2B
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Neighborhood: Bedford Stuyvesant
Price: $2,400
Size: Studio, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 19.97%
Next up, prospective tenants will love this studio unit in Bedford-Stuyvesant. The unit comes with building laundry access and is completely free for tenants. Additionally, the studio has plenty of closet space, full-size stainless steel appliances, a dishwasher, and microwave. The landlord will cover all utilities such as heat, hot water, gas, electricity, and Wifi for an additional flat fee of $100/month. Please be aware that this is for a 6 months lease.
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3. 248 Vernon Avenue
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Neighborhood: Bedford-Stuyvesant
Price: $2,999
Size: 1 Bed, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 7.72%
Next up, don’t forget to check out this bright and sunny one bedroom in Bedford Stuyvesant. This unit comes with a stainless steel appliance filled kitchen, spacious living room, and a home office attached to the king sized bedroom. Tenants are responsible only for electricity and the landlord covers the rest of the utilities.
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4. 576 Van Siclen Avenue #3
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Neighborhood: East New York
Price: $2,984
Size: 3 Beds, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 13.61%
Prospective tenants who treasure private outdoor space won’t want to pass up on this next unit. This three bedroom East New York apartment comes with its own private terrace that overlooks the building’s backyard green-space. The unit is located on the third-floor of a walk-up and comes with an open concept kitchen, ample storage space, and is located right next to the 3 train. No utilities are included in the monthly rent.
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5. 251 East 55th Street #2F
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Neighborhood: East Flatbush
Price: $2,900
Size: 2 Beds, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 13.43%
Finally, check out this large two bedroom unit in East Flatbush. The unit comes with a full bathroom with marble flooring, stainless steel appliances, marble countertops, huge living area, and plenty of closet space. Prospective tenants will come to love the high Russian ceiling with recessed lighting found throughout the unit.
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Released on a monthly basis, the RentHop Best Deal series aims to provide renters with useful market insights and a chance to identify rental gems currently available on the market. These listings are hand-selected by the team at RentHop based on a few factors, including layout, apartment size, features, and, more importantly, price.
Note that, given the fast-paced nature of the rental market in New York, certain Brooklyn listings may receive applications and be taken off the market within days. If you are interested in scheduling a showing or have further questions, please make sure to submit an inquiry via the inquiry submission form located on the listing page.
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