May 25, 2013
  • Studio rents soar in Brooklyn neighborhoods: Report

    Apartments in DUMBO fetched the highest prices in

    Photo credit: Apartments in DUMBO fetched the highest prices in the city in July. (Streeteasy)

    Home hunters looking to live on their own in Brooklyn may need a bigger wallet.

    A report released Thursday by the real estate firm MNS found that the average rent for a studio in the borough was $1,956 in July.

    Not only did rent increase 6.7% from the June average of $1,832, but it also represented a 14.9% jump in Brooklyn studio pricing from the same point last year, according to the report.

    DUMBO had the largest average rent price in July with a studio fetching $3,275, while Bed-Stuy had the lowest rent with an average of $1,200.

    Greenpoint saw the greatest jump in rents for all types of apartments, according to the report.

    "Although close to Williamsburg, Greenpoint rents are significantly lower which might make this a better investment for the renter," the report said.

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