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 August of 2026 under $5,400 and find neighborhoods with unique communities with units below Manhattan’s pricing.
The average rent for a New York City apartment this month has dropped slightly to $4,950. 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 August of 2026 under $5,400 offer private balconies, in-unit washer and dryer, fitness centers, and more.
Best Brooklyn Listings in August of 2026 under $5,400
1. 56 Ainslie Street #6C
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Neighborhood: Williamsburg
Price: $4,300
Size: 1 Bed, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 18.79%
First up, we have this one bedroom Williamsburg apartment that will be available for move in starting on 9/1/26. This unit features high ceilings, oversized windows, and plenty of natural light. Additionally, there are ample closet space and tenants will have access to a parking garage (for an additional fee), laundry room, fitness center, shared rooftop, and courtyard.
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2. 81 Willoughby Street #406
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Neighborhood: Downtown Brooklyn
Price: $5,400
Size: 2 Beds, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 16.48%
Next up, this two bedroom unit is located in a newly converted Art Deco loft-style building. The unit itself has high ceilings and oversized arched windows that provides plenty of natural light. Prospective tenants who love to cook will enjoy the chef’s kitchen with stainless steel appliances and dishwasher.
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3. 248 McKibbin Street #4R
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Neighborhood: Williamsburg
Price: $3,950
Size: Studio Flex 1, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 5.84%
Those who enjoy loft-style apartments will be excited to check out these next top-floor units available in Williamsburg. The units features nice eastern exposures with great views of Brooklyn, plenty of natural lights, wall-to-wall windows, and bathrooms with tubs. The building comes with elevator access, a rooftop, multiple laundry rooms, and secured package room.
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4. 174 Sumpter Street #1
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Neighborhood: Bedford-Stuyvesant
Price: $3,799
Size: 3 Beds, 2 Baths
Percentage Below: 18.04%
This next garden-level unit home has three bedrooms and two full bathrooms and around 1,000 square feet of livable space in Bedford-Stuyvesant. The best features of this unit includes its modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a dishwasher, and plenty of counter space and storage. Tenants will have direct control over the baseboard heaters and easy access to a washer and dryer in unit.
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5. 975 Nostrand Avenue
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Neighborhood: Crown Heights
Price: $4,358
Size: 2 Beds, 2 Baths
Percentage Below: 4.26%
Last but not least, prospective tenants won’t want to miss out on this unit as it comes with two full bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and its own private balcony. Other features include stainless steel appliances, dishwasher, in-unit washer and dryer, and individually controlled heating and air conditioning. The building has its own fitness center, a shared rooftop and courtyard, plus elevator access and on-site garage parking.
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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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