Madison

Brooklyn, NY

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Madison - Brooklyn, NY Area Guide

A tiny Brooklyn town with walkable streets and local charm

Walkable Local Family-Friendly Quaint

Surrounded by subway stations, restaurants, and retailers, Madison is a tiny little town near the coast in Brooklyn, New York. Madison is situated just three miles northeast of the New York Aquarium and the famous Coney Island, and seven miles southeast of Downtown Brooklyn. And with all of the public transit available, getting to nearby neighborhoods and attractions is a breeze!

On the outskirts of Madison, discover vibrant commercial districts with local shops, businesses, and restaurants to choose from. Bakeries, pizza joints, and sandwich shops are just a few of the casual dining options available!

Explore the green, tree-filled playground in the northeast corner of town, or travel directly to your east to come upon Marine Park, Brooklyn’s largest public park. Spreading across 530 acres, this natural space contains various terrain, including a salt marsh. The park features miles of nature trails, a playground, baseball fields, and a public golf course.

From apartment buildings and attached rentals to detached single family homes, the rental possibilities in this eclectic, family-friendly neighborhood are endless!

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Madison is $1,477 for a studio, $1,611 for one bedroom, $2,365 for two bedrooms, and $2,671 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Madison has increased by 0.5% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 353 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,477/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 554 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,611/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 758 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,365/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,109 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,671/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

100 / 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

Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

80 / 100

Great Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

80 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere

Vibrancy

60 / 100

Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

40 / 100

Somewhat Noisy

Quiet Score

80 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Marine Park
  • New York Aquarium
  • Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk
  • Asser Levy Park
  • Calvert Vaux Park

Airports

  • John F Kennedy International
  • LaGuardia

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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.