Williamsburg has a mix of modern and classic buildings.
Broadway in South Williamsburg is lined with a variety of shops and restaurants.
Smorgasburg is the largest weekly open-air food market in America located in Williamsburg.
Apartments share the same building as businesses.
Domino Park spans a quarter-mile along the East River near the Williamsburg Bridge.

Area Guide

Williamsburg Brooklyn, NY

A neighborhood that’s equally contemporary, cozy, and cultured

Nightlife Artistic Thriving

Nestled on the banks of the East River, Williamsburg’s nightlife scene glows just as bright as its art culture. Artists first moved to the area in the 1970s because of its affordability compared to surrounding areas, such as Manhattan. The neighborhood also offers larger homes, and direct access to transportation. In addition, the art community is alive and thriving, with local gallery favorites such as Front Room Gallery and Greenpoint.

To discover whether you should move to Williamsburg, find out what the neighborhood is all about. This area’s energy is unmatched, especially since the neighborhood has become a mecca for the creatives throughout the city. The luxury apartments in Williamsburg are surrounded by exceptional restaurants from authentic takeout to tapas to Michelin-rated fine dining. Longstanding spots like the Brooklyn Brewery have been providing residents with chilled pints since 1988.

Like all of Brooklyn, Williamsburg is filled with artisanal boutiques and vintage shops. In their free time, locals enjoy a causal bike ride across the Williamsburg Bridge.

Explore the Neighborhood

Smorgasburg is the largest weekly open-air food market in America located in Williamsburg.

Apartments share the same building as businesses.

Domino Park spans a quarter-mile along the East River near the Williamsburg Bridge.

Small and independently owned businesses flourish in Williamsburg.

Apartment communities are plentiful in Williamsburg.

Along North 6th Street you'll find lots of coffee shops and cute boutiques to explore.

Rent Trends

As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Williamsburg is $1,426 for a studio, $1,305 for one bedroom, $1,896 for two bedrooms, and $1,523 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Williamsburg has increased by 0.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 550 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,426/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 760 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,305/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,038 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,896/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,204 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,523/month

    Average Rent

Learn More About Williamsburg

Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

100 / 100

Exceptional Public Transit

Transit

100 / 100

Fairly Drivable

Drivability

40 / 100

Very Bikeable

Bikeability

80 / 100

Daily Essentials

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

90 / 100

Recreation

Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

90 / 100

Great Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

80 / 100

Local Vibe

Exceptionally Vibrant Atmosphere

Vibrancy

90 / 100

Exceptional Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

90 / 100

Points of Interest

Top Apartments in Williamsburg

Living in Williamsburg

Cost

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Renters living in Williamsburg pay an average of $3,848/month to rent an apartment, compared to the New York City average of $3,675. City dwellers exploring houses for rent in Williamsburg can expect to pay anywhere between $3,000 and $11,000/month. For those looking to buy, the average house is valued at $1.1 million, compared to the state average of $405,327.

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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 June 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.