Brooklyn is a sprawling feast of neighborhoods with an array of rental options. This week, we take aim at the best apartments under $2,600. This price point is a fun test for renters looking to go solo or split costs with a roomie. It’s all about studios or smaller 1-bedrooms in prime locations, or bigger digs with a second bedroom or bathroom a few blocks out. Need a great space for $2,600? No sleep till Brooklyn!
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We kick off our tour of the best Brooklyn rentals with a 3-bedroom near North Crown Heights Historic District. Gut renovated, it sports new hardwoods, new kitchen, new bathrooms, new doors and fixtures, and a new bathroom. Share it with a roomie and the rent drops to $1,300 each, plus there’s still room for a guest or an office! Reach out to Leasing Rennit NYC.
Do looks deceive us? Yes, they do! This Park Slope for $2,600 studio is full of surprises. It offers a private entrance, a massive eat-in kitchen and a rear yard for expanded outdoor living space. No wonder more than 105 StreetEasy shoppers call this a favorite. Paul Paglia at Garfield Realty is the leasing agent.
Want a storybook Brooklyn home? Check out this charming 1-bedroom in the heart of Brooklyn Heights. Its biggest calling card is location, location, location. Who cares about a smaller kitchen? It’s a top-floor brownstone unit that sports hardwoods, a lovely windows and a bench seat overlooking tree-lined Schermerhorn Street. Brian Lehner at Brown Harris Stevens is the listing agent.
We head just a few blocks southeast of Prospect Park for this winner. It’s a renovated 2-bedroom with new hardwoods, a washer/dryer hookup, and central air. For roomies looking to keep costs down in a bright space, have at it. The 8-unit building offers a roof deck, too! Perets Benhiyoun at Urban Pads is the leasing agent.
This Boerum Hill “studio” is the sleeper listing of the week. It’s a renovated Brooklyn apartment for $2,600 offering bonus space galore. The loft-like main floor is bright: Big windows, new hardwoods, a new bathroom and a shiny new kitchen. There’s more. A lower level delivers another windowed room and half bathroom. Available April 1, and worth the wait! Christine McAndrews and Karla Saladino at Mirador are the leasing agents.