Bargain boro? Brooklyn's popular nabes see Manhattan-style rent prices
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Looking for a steal of an apartment? You're probably not going to find it in Brooklyn.

Although still the cheaper alternative to living in Manhattan, Brooklyn is not the bargain it used to be, according to data from the RealDeal. In fact, rent prices are downright Manhattan-esque in some of the borough's most popular neighborhoods.


In November, the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in DUMBO was $3,669 per month, and a two-bedroom went for $4,616 – both tops for Brooklyn. As for studios, hipster haven Williamsburg had the highest average rents at $2,502 per month, thanks to a 32% increase from the previous year.

The next highest percentage increase in rent prices was seen in Cobble Hill, where studios rose 19% ($1,802) and one-bedroom apartments jumped 22%, for an average rent of $2,993 per month.

Other pricey Brooklyn 'hoods include Fort Greene ($1,968 for a studio, $2,345 for a one-bedroom), Brooklyn Heights ($1,751 for a studio, $2,663 for a one-bedroom), Clinton Hill ($1,637 for a studio, $2,007 for a one-bedroom) and Boerum Hill ($1,592 for a studio, $2,467 for a one-bedroom).

However, if trendiness and location aren't that important, you can still find a deal in the borough. According to The Real Estate Group New York, the average one-bedroom apartment in Brooklyn ($2,093 per month) went for 23% less than in Manhattan ($2,725 per month).