Red Hook

Brooklyn, NY

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Red Hook - Brooklyn, NY

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A seaside village that exudes Brooklyn’s artistic charm

Bayfront Charming Local Business Outdoor Recreation Close Community

Once a thriving shipping and port area, Red Hook has transformed into an eclectic seaside neighborhood possessing a close-knit community. Located on a peninsula in Brooklyn overlooking the Upper New York Bay and smaller waterways like Gowanus Bay, Red Hook houses many brick buildings, charming storefronts, and longstanding homes, townhomes, and apartment buildings.

The local businesses in Red Hook are what you would expect from a seaside village – charming, unique, and welcoming. From restaurants and bars to breweries and markets, you’ll find plenty of local charm in this neighborhood – not to mention the artistic vibe that exudes from local art galleries and museums. Venture over to Red Hook gems like Sixpoint Brewery, Red Hook Winery, or Brooklyn Crab!

Rent Trends

As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Red Hook is $2,705 for one bedroom, $1,014 for two bedrooms, and $3,673 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Red Hook has increased by 0.9% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 0 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,705/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 325 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,014/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 725 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,673/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

88

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

69

Excellent Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

95

Biker's Paradise

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Reviews of Red Hook - Brooklyn, NY

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2.6 9 Reviews

Current Resident

7 years and 3 months agoNiche Review

I've been living in Red Hook since I was 7 years old. Nothing in this community changes and sadly college is the only way out the hood for me . I feel like I might end up dead if I stay here. The people are friendly everywhere, the local stores and markets. It's all like family. There are only 2 public schools, 2 charter schools and one private school in Red Hook. One of the charter school are located in one of the public school's building. They have been locaed there for 9 years now because they can't afford a building of their own. Its a elementary school on the first floor, a middle school on the second floor and a high school on the third. I wish want the best for my community and the future generations behind me. I want to give back to the people and motivate them.

Current Resident

8 years and 2 months agoNiche Review

I love living in this neighborhood. It's an industrial area that has thriving local businesses, non-for-profit organizations, and a family friendly environment.

Niche User

9 years agoNiche Review

For me the crime and safety here is not a big deal because I have lived here my whole life and I am used to it. But I have spoken with people who are not from the projects and they have told me that my area is really scary because of what they hear on the news and from people.

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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 September 2025.