If you’re searching Brooklyn for affordable rent and a quiet, more suburban-feeling vibe, consider Midwood. This south-central neighborhood is home to many older co-ops with tons of space, in addition to some newer construction. (It’s also home to Di Fara, one of the city’s most iconic pizza places!) The area’s median asking rent is just $1,863 per month, according to StreetEasy’s Data Dashboard. Check out these 7 Midwood rentals at a variety of sizes and prices — starting at just $1,349. There’s something for everyone.
Our first Midwood rental is also our most spacious at 1,200 square feet. This 3-bedroom unit has modern amenities like central air and quartz countertops. In the kitchen you’ll also find stainless steel appliances, including a dishwasher. The living area is huge and open. The bedrooms are all different sizes, but each does have its own closet and at least one window. Listed by Jonathan Lib of Alpha Acquisitions.
If you’re a sucker for prewar detail, this is the Midwood rental for you. It boasts classic wall moldings and trim, plus inlaid parquet floors. Meanwhile, the galley kitchen includes tons of counter and cabinet space. And check out all those windows! Listed by Steven Simha of Premier One Realty.
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Here’s a newly renovated unit with great hardwoods, exposed brick, and a full kitchen with dishwasher. Both bedrooms are bright and king-sized, each with its own closet. Team up with a roomie, and you each pay less than $1,000 per month in rent! Listed by David Nissanian, Rafael Ariyev, and Rachel Avi of Zuz Realty.
This 800-square-foot Midwood rental has a huge kitchen with stainless appliances, including a dishwasher. The bedroom is spacious too, with a big double closet. But even better are two amenities that New Yorkers appreciate now more than ever: in-unit laundry and a balcony! Listed by Farbod Yarahmadi, Leslie A. Hirsch, and Howard Morrel of Compass.
This apartment truly has it all. From the in-unit laundry to the fully loaded kitchen, it checks all the boxes. There’s expansive closet space, too. And as an added bonus, it’s pet-friendly. The net-effective rent is just $1,727, with three months free on a 24-month lease. Listed by Simi Fishof of ERN Flats.
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This 1-bedroom Midwood rental is big at 900 square feet. But it’s also unique, with a sunken living room and dramatic archways between rooms. And while the design may be old-school, the kitchen is new, with spotless white countertops and cabinetry. Listed by Sam Imamutdinov of Diamond Real.
Last but not least is the most affordable apartment on our Midwood rental tour. This is a true 1-bedroom for just $1,349 per month! You won’t find any cut corners here, either. There’s ample living space, a nicely tiled bathroom, and big bright windows. And while the kitchen might not have a dishwasher, it does have a full-size oven and fridge. Plus the building has a laundry room and a live-in super. Listed by Edmundo Safdie of Padsters Realty.
