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 May 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 $4,308. Spring is underway, which means there are more units on the market for renters to secure. However, prices will also increase now through the end of the busy season, so prospective tenants must carefully consider their options. The following Brooklyn apartments under $2,500 in May 2025 offer in-unit laundry, access to building amenities, and stainless steel appliances.
Best Deals in Brooklyn in May 2025
1. 1020 Rogers Avenue #7I
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Neighborhood: Flatbush
Price: $2,400
Size: Studio, Flex 3, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 7.69%
Renters in the market for a sleek and modern studio apartment can consider this Flatbush unit with floor-to-ceiling windows. The main living area includes enough room for living and bedroom furniture, and receives plenty of natural light. Tenants will appreciate stainless steel appliances in the kitchen and hardwood floors that run throughout the apartment. This unit also includes recessed lighting, central air, and a stylish bathroom. Renters can access numerous building amenities, including a furnished rooftop with skyline views, laundry facilities, and a fitness center. This elevator building is a four-minute walk from the 2 and 5 trains.
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2. 260 88th Street #2F
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Neighborhood: Bay Ridge
Price: $2,000
Size: 1 Bed, Shared Bath
Percentage Below: 10.01%
Prospective tenants who appreciate charming pre-war features can tour this one-bedroom with plenty of details. The living room includes solid hardwood floors with a unique design, along with crown molding. The separate kitchen is on the smaller side and includes wooden cabinets and white appliances. In the bedroom, renters will find a spacious closet with overhead storage and two windows. This unit resides in a building that is five minutes from the R train.
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3. 814 Marcy Avenue #2
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Neighborhood: Bedford-Stuyvesant
Price: $2,500
Size: 1 Bed/Flex 2, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 26.37%
Pre-war apartment lovers who need a second bedroom or home office can consider this apartment with exposed brick. The unit includes stainless steel appliances, wooden cabinets, and hardwood floors. Each room receives plenty of natural light through oversized windows, and the building resides on a quiet side street. Renters can have pets in the unit and will live 9 minutes from the A and C trains, or 10 minutes from the G.
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4. 30 Rogers Avenue #1
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Neighborhood: Crown Heights
Price: $2,325
Size: 1 Bed, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 27.66%
This one-bedroom apartment in Crown Heights does not charge a broker fee and offers two months free on a thirteen-month lease. The unit features a spacious bedroom with hardwood floors, two windows, a closet, and recessed lighting. Tenants can appreciate a modern kitchen, complete with stainless appliances and an in-unit washer and dryer. Throughout the space, tenants will notice high ceilings, a modern bathroom with a soaking tub, and plenty of space for furniture. This unit is a six-minute walk to the shuttle and an eight-minute walk from the A and C trains.
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5. 597 Grand Avenue #3H
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Neighborhood: Prospect Heights
Price: $2,500
Size: Studio, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 32.30%
Renters looking for a bright and welcoming studio in May 2025 can consider this unit with two large windows and plenty of living space. The unit boasts ten-foot-tall ceilings and features room for a queen bed, a full-size couch, and additional furniture. Tenants will find white appliances and wooden cabinets in the separate kitchen. This unit resides in an elevator building that offers a parking space and is located 7 minutes from the shuttle and nine minutes from the A and C.
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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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