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 July 2025 to find neighborhoods with unique communities with units below Manhattan’s pricing.
This month, the average rent for a New York City apartment increased to $4,661. With summer in full swing, renters must stay vigilant if they want to find a cost-effective apartment. There are numerous options this time of year, but also stronger competition than in the winter months. The following Brooklyn apartments under $2,500 in July 2025 offer spacious floor plans, storage, and common outdoor spaces.
Best Deals in Brooklyn in July 2025
1. 1154 Sterling Place #1
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Neighborhood: Crown Heights
Price: $2,287
Size: 1 Bed, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 34.35%
Crown Heights renters will appreciate the charming features and space in this one-bedroom apartment. The open-concept kitchen and living area include green cabinets, black appliances, and room for a small dining table and chairs. Beyond the living area, renters will find a spacious bedroom that boasts natural light. Tenants can access the building’s common outdoor garden space, which they’ll share with one family. This outdoor space includes numerous pieces of furniture and a tranquil escape from the city. This unit resides on the ground floor of a two-unit building that includes a shared washer and dryer. Tenants can have cats and will live a four-minute walk from the 2, 3, 4, and 5 trains.
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2. 235 Malcolm X Boulevard #1R
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Neighborhood: Bedford-Stuyvesant
Price: $2,500
Size: Studio, Shared Bath
Percentage Below: 0.50%
Tenants who do not mind sleeping in an elevated alcove can acquire a spacious studio apartment in July 2025. This rental starts at the end of August, so renters can secure their unit now and end their apartment search early. Renters will enter through the front entrance, then find the separate kitchen to their right. This includes modern finishes like stainless steel appliances and sleek white cabinets. In the main area, tenants can decorate with living room furniture. They will then turn around and climb the staircase to their lofted sleeping area, where they will find a closet and room for a low-to-the-ground bed. This unit resides in a building that is nine minutes from the A and C trains.
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3. 2109 Regent Place #3
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Neighborhood: Flatbush
Price: $2,499
Size: 1 Bed, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 16.42%
This spacious apartment spans 1,000 square feet and includes a bay window in the living room. Renters will appreciate modern finishes throughout the apartment, including split air conditioning, recessed lighting, and dark hardwood floors. The kitchen includes stainless steel appliances and white cabinets, and renters could add additional storage if needed. Tenants will find a closet and window in the bedroom, and the bathroom also features modern fixtures. Renters can access building features like a fitness center, laundry room, and rooftop access. This unit is an eight-minute walk from the Q train.
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4. 113 Bay Ridge Avenue
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Neighborhood: Bay Ridge
Price: $2,350
Size: 1 Bed, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 2.08%
Bay Ridge renters will find plenty of natural light in this one-bedroom apartment with numerous windows. The unit spans 800 square feet and includes a separate kitchen with white appliances and wood cabinets. Renters can spread out between the separate living room and kitchen, and will appreciate a skylight. Tenants will not have anyone else living above them in this unit, and they will not pay for heat and hot water. This apartment is an eleven-minute walk to the R train.
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5. 1106 Bushwick Avenue #3F
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Neighborhood: Bushwick
Price: $2,300
Size: Studio, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 22.03%
Those looking to live in Bushwick can secure a modern apartment with oversized windows. This unit comfortably fits a queen-size bed in addition to living room furniture. The kitchen includes white appliances and wood cabinets, and renters could add additional storage if desired. In the bathroom, tenants will find a full-size tub, white finishes, and a medicine cabinet. This pet-friendly unit resides in a building with a storage facility and access to common outdoor space. Tenants will sign for an August 1st move-in. This building is a four-minute walk from the J and Z trains.
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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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