Webster Apartments- ALL WOMENS HOUSING
229 Duffield St,
Brooklyn, NY 11201
$2,875 - $4,600
Studio - 2 Beds
Medgar Evers College, The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY
Medgar Evers College, The City University of New York - Brooklyn, NY Area Guide
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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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in Brooklyn, NY is $2,685 for a studio, $3,002 for one bedroom, $3,925 for two bedrooms, and $4,874 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Brooklyn has increased by 1.2% in the past year.
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Studio
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430 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,685/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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535 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,002/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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717 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,925/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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845 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$4,874/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Medgar Evers College, The City University of New York - Brooklyn, NY (University) is for everyday living.
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
100
/ 100
Somewhat Drivable
Drivability
30
/ 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80
/ 100
Daily Essentials
In Medgar Evers College, The City University of New York - Brooklyn, NY (University), daily errands are quick and hassle-free.
Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk
Groceries
100
/ 100
Exceptional Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
90
/ 100
Great Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
80
/ 100
Exceptional Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
100
/ 100
Recreation
Medgar Evers College, The City University of New York - Brooklyn, NY (University) provides ample green space and fitness centers within easy reach.
Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
90
/ 100
Exceptional Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
90
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Medgar Evers College, The City University of New York - Brooklyn, NY (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Exceptionally Vibrant Atmosphere
Vibrancy
90
/ 100
Great Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
80
/ 100
Somewhat Noisy
Quiet Score
80
/ 100
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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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