Looking for a Budget One-Bedroom? Five Options for Under $1,600 a Month

The time has come to strike out on your own. Where can you find a one-bedroom for less than $1,600 a month in Brooklyn?

That’s quite a bit less than the typical rent in Brooklyn these days. The median rent in Brooklyn clocks in at $2,826 a month, and the median one-bedroom goes for $2,700 a month, according to Douglas Elliman’s July report.

We’ve rounded up five options in central and outer Brooklyn. The most expensive of the units is $1,599 a month, while the most affordable is $1,400.

They can be found in Crown Heights, Flatbush, East Flatbush, Bed Stuy and the slightly farther afield Bath Beach.

Which one would you choose?

First up, in Flatbush, is a unit in a large brick complex called Flatbush Gardens. There are hardwood floors, original doors, an updated kitchen, and laundry in the basement.

3101 Foster Avenue
Price:$1,500/month
Area: Flatbush
Broker: U2apartment LLC (Kevin Cameron)
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Moving over to East Flatbush, we find another unit with hardwood floors. The bedroom and living room are not pictured, but the bathroom and kitchen appear newly renovated. Cats are allowed.

699 Winthrop Street #2
Price: $1,599/month
Area: East Flatbush
Broker: Urban Dimension Realty (Lorraine Lowe)
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Over in Bath Beach — a lesser-known nabe tucked away between Bay Ridge and Gravesend — is this 700-square-foot third-floor apartment. The kitchen and bath are renovated, and there is a private balcony. Small pets are allowed.

91 Bay 19th Street #2
Price: $1,425/month
Area: Bath Beach
Broker: Charles Rutenberg LLC (Donald Oula)
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This Bed Stuy garden apartment is located in a wood-frame house with a porch. It has carpeting in two of the rooms, and some fun details such as an arched doorway. The large garden is shared with other tenants, and utilities are included.

475 Dekalb Avenue #2
Price: $1,500/month
Area: Bed Stuy
Broker: Fillmore Real Estate (Theresa Baiardi)
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Moving over to Crown Heights, we find an apartment with a newly renovated kitchen and bathroom, and shiny parquet floors. The kitchen is big enough for a table and chairs, according to the listing, and has decent counter space and copper-accented tile.

1746 President Street, #A4
Price: $1,400
Area: Crown Heights
Broker: Citi Habitats (Liena Stebere)
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