Flatbush

Brooklyn, NY

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Flatbush - Brooklyn, NY Area Guide

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

Historic Great Location Urban Diverse Shopping Active

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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in Flatbush is $2,300 for a studio, $4,089 for one bedroom, $5,538 for two bedrooms, and $8,315 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Flatbush has increased by 1.9% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 376 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,300/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 660 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,089/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,064 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $5,538/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,275 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $8,315/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

90 / 100

Exceptional Public Transit

Transit

100 / 100

Somewhat Drivable

Drivability

30 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk

Groceries

90 / 100

Great Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

80 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

60 / 100

Exceptional Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

90 / 100

Recreation

Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

100 / 100

Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

70 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere

Vibrancy

60 / 100

Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

40 / 100

Very Noisy

Quiet Score

30 / 100

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Methodology

† 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 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.