Renters know that New York City is expensive when it comes to renting an apartment. Thankfully, Brooklyn offers affordable options for renters who want to be close to Manhattan. Countless restaurants and gorgeous parks (McCarren Park and Prospect Park to name a few) certainly bolster this borough’s appeal. While the rental market moves slowly in the winter, there are still some January gems throughout the borough that offer rents of $2,200 and under.
January Gems in Brooklyn
1. 330 Lewis Avenue Unit 1C
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Neighborhood: Bedford-Stuyvesant
Price: $2,000
Size: 1 Bed, 1 Bath
Percentage Below Median: 4.76%
First up for our list of January gems, we’ll review a sunny one-bedroom apartment in Bedford-Stuyvesant. Some of our favorite features from the apartment include brick walls, laundry in the building, and Italian marble tile in the bathroom. The apartment is located just a block away from the Saraghina restaurant!
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2. 260 Moore Street Unit 208
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Neighborhood: Williamsburg
Price: $950
Size: Room/Share, 1 Bath
Percentage Below Median: 30.00%
Next, we have an apartment unit that’s been advertised by the current tenant who is seeking a roommate. You’d be signing a lease for one of the bedrooms in a four bedroom apartment. The bedroom itself is 125 square feet and can come furnished but you’ll have access to amenities such as a rooftop and laundry in building.
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3. 152 Parkside Avenue
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Neighborhood: Flatbush
Price: $2,200
Size: 2 Beds, 1 Bath
Percentage Below Median: 0%
Next, check out this huge two bedroom apartment located right by Prospect Park. The apartment is available starting January 1st but can come both furnished or unfurnished. Just let the current tenant know! Tenants will be located close to local attractions such as the Brooklyn Museum, the Brooklyn Library, the Botanical Gardens, and Grand Army Plaza.
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4. 1539 Park Place Unit 1860
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Neighborhood: Crown Heights
Price: $1,860
Size: 2 Beds, 1 Bath
Percentage Below Median: 5.82%
Check out this large two bedroom apartment with new modern kitchens and wood flooring. Residents will find lots of windows in every room which allow for lots of natural lighting in the apartment. This is one of the January gems that roommates or small families can consider.
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5. 561 Gates Avenue Unit 2
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Neighborhood: Bedford Stuyvesant
Price: $2,200
Size: 2 Beds, 1 Bath
Percentage Below Median: 4.35%
Last but not least, don’t miss out on this lease break. The lease for the apartment will be for 7 months of rent and the current tenants is offering last month free! Note that the unit can come furnished or unfurnished. The unit is located just a few blocks away from the Herbert Von King Park which makes it great for those with pets or children!
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Methodology
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 — such listings will be on average 10% – 30% below the median asking price of other similar-sized listings in the same neighborhood.
Note that, given the fast-paced nature of the rental market in New York, certain listings may receive applications and be taken off within days on market. 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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Editor’s Note: We updated this article to enhance readability.
