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 September of 2026 under $4,500 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 again to $4,875. Now that we are leaving the peak summer rental season, renters must still stay extra vigilant if they want to find a cost-effective apartment. Due to the declining number of options this time of year. The following Brooklyn listings in September of 2026 under $4,500 offer private balconies, in-unit washer and dryer, fitness centers, and more.
Best Brooklyn Listings in September of 2026 under $4,500
1. 248 McKibbin Street #4U
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Neighborhood: Williamsburg
Price: $3,950
Size: Studio/ Flex 1 Bed, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 3.40%
First up this month, we’re covering a bright and sunny Williamsburg loft. The unit comes with wall-to-wall double-paned factory windows, tin ceilings, hardwood planks, overhead storage, kitchen appliances, and gas heater. Additionally, future renters will be able to enjoy a massive rooftop with Manhattan skyline views and multiple laundry rooms.
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2. 20 Rockwell Place #1709S
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Neighborhood: Fort Greene
Price: $4,500
Size: 1 Bed, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 1.64%
Next up, we’re covering this luxury one bedroom apartment in Fort Greene. This unit comes with floor-to-ceiling windows, hardwood flooring, stainless steel appliances, open-layouts, and a spa-inspired bathrooms. Prospective tenants will also get to enjoy the building’s fitness center, doorman, and laundry in building.
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3. 395 Carroll Street #905
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Neighborhood: Gowanus
Price: $3,797
Size: 1 Bed, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 5.66%
Next up, prospective tenants won’t want to miss out on this Gowanus luxury apartment unit. The unit comes with it’s own private outdoor space, floor-to-ceiling windows, and in-unit washer and dryer. Additionally, there are integrated Bluetooth speaks which tenants can access for per-room volume control. Some of the best building amenities include the building’s courtyard, roof decks, fitness center, and a private movie screening theater.
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4. 408 Lefferts Avenue #5H
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Neighborhood: East Flatbush
Price: $2,875
Size: 1 Bed, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 3.36%
Moving onwards to East Flatbush, this other luxury apartment comes with some great features such as floor-to-ceiling windows, hardwood flooring, stainless steel appliances, individual heating and cooling systems, recessed lighting, and even better, a walk-in closet. Prospective tenants can enjoy a landscaped roof deck, fitness center, laundry facilities, refuse room son each floor and more.
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5. 1068 Fulton Street #3
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Neighborhood: Bedford-Stuyvesant
Price: $3,350
Size: 1 Bed, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 4.15%
Last but not least, don’t forget to check out this Bedford-Stuyvesant luxury apartment with its own privacy balcony. The unit comes with plenty of sunlight, a hidden dishwasher, split unit heat and a/c system, and a queen-sized bedroom. The building includes a gym, furnished roof deck, bike storage, and laundry room.
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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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