Medgar Evers College, The City University of New York

Brooklyn, NY

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Medgar Evers College, The City University of New York - Brooklyn, NY

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A collaboration led by community leaders, elected officials, and the Chancellor and the Board of Higher Education of the City University of New York established Medgar Evers College in 1970. CUNY Medgar Evers College develops and maintains high-quality, professional, and career-oriented undergraduate degree programs in the context of liberal education to affirm the right that all individuals have to an education in the pursuit of self-actualization.

Nestled in the heart of Central Brooklyn, MEC is convenient to a host of apartments available for rent in neighborhoods such as Crown Heights, Park Slope, and Bedford-Stuyvesant. Commuting and traveling from the MEC campus is easy with access to the New York Subway System and major roadways.

The pervasive energy of the MEC campus is punctuated by an array of student clubs and organizations, leadership development and training, and community engagement opportunities. Many historical and cultural landmarks like Prospect Park, Brooklyn Museum, Barclays Center, and other attractions are within walking distance of MEC. Manhattan is also just a short train ride away.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Brooklyn, NY is $2,540 for a studio, $2,795 for one bedroom, $3,741 for two bedrooms, and $4,461 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Brooklyn has increased by 1.5% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 445 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,540/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 554 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,795/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 725 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,741/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 880 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,461/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

92

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

95

Rider's Paradise

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Living in this area is considered a rider’s paradise, with world-class transportation.

79

Very Bikeable

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This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Schools

Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont

Public

Grades PK-5

524 Students

10
out of 10

Ps 195 Manhattan Beach

Public

Grades PK-5

367 Students

10
out of 10

Ps 321 William Penn

Public

Grades K-5

1,216 Students

9
out of 10

Ps 11 Purvis J Behan

Public

Grades PK-5

832 Students

9
out of 10

Ps 29 John M Harrigan

Public

Grades PK-5

721 Students

9
out of 10

Madeleine Brennan School (The)

Public

Grades 6-8

1,554 Students

9
out of 10

IS 98 Bay Academy

Public

Grades 6-8

1,488 Students

9
out of 10

Mark Twain is 239 for the Gifted and Talented

Public

Grades 6-8

1,207 Students

9
out of 10

I.S. 187 The Christa Mcauliffe School

Public

Grades 6-8

928 Students

9
out of 10

New Voices School Of Academic And Creative Arts

Public

Grades 6-8

530 Students

9
out of 10

Brooklyn Technical High School

Public

Grades 9-12

5,940 Students

10
out of 10

Millennium Brooklyn High School

Public

Grades 9-12

721 Students

10
out of 10

Brooklyn Latin School

Public

Grades 9-12

800 Students

9
out of 10

Bedford Academy High School

Public

Grades 9-12

381 Students

9
out of 10

Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences

Public

Grades 9-12

972 Students

8
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Brooklyn Botanic Garden
  • Prospect Park Zoo
  • Prospect Park Audubon Center at the Boathouse
  • Prospect Park
  • Wingate Park

Airports

  • Laguardia
  • John F Kennedy International

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