Apartments for Rent in Flatbush Under $5,000
Flatbush is one of Brooklyn's most diverse neighborhoods with Caribbean culture, affordable rents, and good transit via the B/Q and 2/5 trains. Prospect Park is easily accessible from the north end.
187 listings available — updated May 20, 2026, refreshed every 3 hours
• — 1 bed / ? bath (Prospect Park south /Lefferts garden, Prospect Park South /Lefferts Garden) [Craigslist]
$2,200/mo
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Frequently asked
How many apartments are available in Flatbush right now?
As of May 20, 2026, Rentomatics tracks 187 apartments for rent in Flatbush under $5,000/month. Listings refresh every 3 hours from StreetEasy, Craigslist, Nooklyn, Zumper, CityRealty, and more.
What is the rent for a typical apartment in Flatbush?
Among current Rentomatics listings, apartments in Flatbush start at $1,750/month, with an average of $2,980 and a median of $2,850/month. Prices reflect 187 active listings updated May 20, 2026.
How often are Rentomatics listings updated?
Rentomatics refreshes listings every 3 hours by scraping StreetEasy, Craigslist, Nooklyn, Zumper, CityRealty, Compass, Douglas Elliman, and OpenIgloo. Stale listings are removed within 5 days of last sighting.
Does Rentomatics show broker fees?
Yes. Every Rentomatics listing displays whether a broker fee applies, and users can filter to show only no-fee apartments. Broker fee status is inferred from listing source metadata when not explicitly provided.
What is Flatbush like?
Flatbush is one of Brooklyn's most diverse neighborhoods with Caribbean culture, affordable rents, and good transit via the B/Q and 2/5 trains. Prospect Park is easily accessible from the north end.