Flatbush

Brooklyn, NY

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Flatbush - Brooklyn, NY

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One of the borough’s most historic and diverse residential neighborhoods

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Founded in 1651 by Dutch colonists, Flatbush is a historic community in the heart of Brooklyn. Nestled immediately south of Prospect Park, Flatbush’s active community can easily access walking trails, enjoy lakefront picnics, and visit popular attractions like the Prospect Park Zoo, the Brooklyn Museum, and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Flatbush is home to a few historic attractions itself, including Kings Theatre, a landmark theater with an ornate interior that hosts concerts, performances, and other events.

Flatbush is a sprawling urban district and is one of the borough’s most diverse neighborhoods. The architecture, culture, and community can’t be beat. This lively neighborhood has become one of the most vibrant residential areas in Brooklyn, lined with apartments, condos, and townhomes that range from affordable to upscale. There are abundant subway stations around the neighborhood, along with big-box stores, grocers, retailers, restaurants, bars, and more.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Flatbush is $2,235 for a studio, $3,905 for one bedroom, $5,426 for two bedrooms, and $8,110 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Flatbush has increased by 1.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 376 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,235/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 660 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,905/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,064 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $5,426/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,275 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $8,110/month

    Average Rent

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.