Williamsburg Rent Prices & Neighborhood Guide
Brooklyn's trendiest neighborhood with vibrant arts scene, waterfront parks, hipster cafes, and a thriving nightlife along Bedford Avenue.
New York, NYAvg Rent: $3,725/moWalk Score: 92
Walkability
92
Walk Score
Transit
95
Transit Score
Commute
20-30 min
To Downtown
Safety
Good
Rating
Williamsburg Rent Prices
Studio
$2,200
per month
1 Bedroom
$2,900
per month
2 Bedrooms
$4,000
per month
3 Bedrooms
$5,800
per month
Rent Trend: Increasing due to popularity
Neighborhood Character
Vibe & Demographics
Neighborhood Vibe
Trendy, artistic, energetic
Demographics
Young professionals, artists, creatives
Best For
Young professionalsCreativesFoodiesNightlife seekers
Lifestyle & Amenities
Restaurant Scene
Trendy restaurants, food halls, farm-to-table
Nightlife
Vibrant - music venues, bars, clubs
Schools
Good public schools, growing family presence
Pros & Cons of Living in Williamsburg
Pros
- Vibrant culture
- Great food scene
- Waterfront parks
- Easy Manhattan access
Cons
- Expensive for Brooklyn
- Very crowded weekends
- Gentrification concerns
- L train dependency
Parks & Recreation
- East River State Park
- McCarren Park
- Domino Park
Public Transit
- L train
- G train
- Ferry service
Popular Streets
- Bedford Avenue
- Berry Street
- Kent Avenue
- North 6th Street
Key Amenities
- Waterfront access
- Smorgasburg
- Live music venues
- Boutique shopping
Compare with Other New York Neighborhoods
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2BR Rent:$4,800
Walk Score:98
Fast-paced, urban, cosmopolitan
Brooklyn Heights
2BR Rent:$4,200
Walk Score:95
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Astoria
2BR Rent:$3,100
Walk Score:88
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Long Island City
2BR Rent:$4,300
Walk Score:85
Modern, developing, urban
Park Slope
2BR Rent:$3,900
Walk Score:94
Family-oriented, residential, safe