Average rent in Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn
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| Beds | Budget (10th) | Median | High-end (90th) | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,535 | $1,863 | $2,316 | 30 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,900 | $2,200 | $2,845 | 92 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,300 | $2,745 | $3,825 | 56 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,150 | $3,850 | $4,748 | 26 |
Apartments for rent in Fort Hamilton
The newest listings in Fort Hamilton from StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others. Each one opens on the site that posted it.
Features reported in listings
- Laundry in building
- Elevator
- Dishwasher
- Private outdoor space
- Air conditioning
- In-unit laundry
- Doorman
Nearby subway routes
An MTA station is within 500 meters in a straight line of 141 of 203 geocoded listings. These are the most commonly nearby weekday routes, based on each listing’s nearest station. Straight-line distance does not measure walking access.
- R route
Weekday route data retrieved from the MTA Subway Stations dataset on October 1, 2026.
DHCR-listed buildings with tracked listings
5 indexable building pages have a listing address matched to the DHCR building registry. A building match does not confirm the status of any apartment in it.
Based on Leaseswap listings tracked during the last 6 months. Feature shares count explicit affirmative reports over all tracked listings; a missing detail is unknown, not a negative. Apartment size is based on listings that report square footage. Updated October 1, 2026.
Fort Hamilton includes low-rise residential blocks as well as the military installation and waterfront landmarks associated with the area. A City Planning study of approximately 160 blocks in Fort Hamilton and Dyker Heights describes both neighborhoods as predominantly one- and two-family areas, with detached and semi-detached homes, rowhouse blocks, and local retail corridors. The study was prepared for a defined zoning area, so it does not describe every address or distinguish all forms within Fort Hamilton. A city environmental review also discusses concerns about attached multi-family buildings replacing existing homes on certain blocks. These records explain why the street and building form can change from one corridor to another.
For a detached or semi-detached home, confirm whether the advertised space is the entire house or one part of it, which entrance serves the unit, and whether a yard, basement, or driveway is shared. In a rowhouse or apartment, check the floor, stairs, elevator service, package arrangements, and laundry. Ask who handles exterior maintenance and how repairs are reported. Test windows and fixtures, check water pressure, and note signs of moisture during the viewing. Confirm which utilities and appliances are included in the lease.
Community Board 10’s district statement identifies Fort Hamilton as a southern shoreline area and lists several commercial corridors across the district. Because that board covers Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights, and Fort Hamilton together, its services and street descriptions should not be attributed to every Fort Hamilton address. Visit the specific block, confirm nearby services directly, and check access rules if a route passes through or alongside federal property.
The city planning map can help place a building within the surveyed area, while the listing and lease establish what is actually offered. Compare the exact address, entrance, shared areas, and written terms rather than assuming that a neighborhood label guarantees one house type or access arrangement.
Sources: NYC Department of City Planning, Dyker Heights/Fort Hamilton Rezoning, NYC Office of Environmental Remediation, Dyker Heights/Fort Hamilton Rezoning environmental review, NYC Department of City Planning, Community District 10 Statement of Needs
A one-bedroom apartment in Fort Hamilton is 35% below the Brooklyn median for that apartment type.
Common questions
- What building types does City Planning describe in Fort Hamilton?
- Its joint Fort Hamilton and Dyker Heights study describes one- and two-family areas, including detached and semi-detached homes and rowhouse blocks; the study has a defined scope.
- What should I confirm in a multi-home house?
- Ask which entrance and rooms belong to the unit, whether yards or storage are shared, and how utilities, repairs, and exterior maintenance are divided.
- Which apartment features are reported in Fort Hamilton?
- Across Fort Hamilton's 204 tracked listings, the most commonly reported features are: Laundry in building was reported in 116 of 204 tracked listings (57%). Elevator was reported in 88 of 204 tracked listings (43%). Dishwasher was reported in 70 of 204 tracked listings (34%). These counts include explicit affirmative reports; listings without a mention are unknown, not negative.
- Which subway routes are near listings in Fort Hamilton?
- The nearest MTA station is within 500 meters in a straight line of 141 of 203 geocoded listings. The most commonly nearby weekday routes are R. This is geographic proximity, not a walking-access or current-service guarantee. Source: MTA Subway Stations dataset.
- What is the median rent for a studio apartment in Fort Hamilton?
- The median asking rent for a studio apartment in Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn is $1,863 per month, based on 30 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 40% below the Brooklyn median of $3,100 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Fort Hamilton?
- The median asking rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn is $2,200 per month, based on 92 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 35% below the Brooklyn median of $3,400 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Fort Hamilton?
- The median asking rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn is $2,745 per month, based on 56 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 31% below the Brooklyn median of $4,000 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Fort Hamilton?
- The median asking rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn is $3,850 per month, based on 26 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 13% below the Brooklyn median of $4,426 for the same apartment size.
- How do I find apartments in Fort Hamilton?
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