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1-bedroom apartment for rent in Bedford-Stuyvesant

248 Lexington Ave Unit 3, Bedford-Stuyvesant (West), Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11216

$2,950/mo
Rent per month · in USD
Bedrooms
1: 1+ bedroom homes for rent in ZIP 11216
Bathrooms
1: Homes with 1+ bathroom for rent in ZIP 11216
Size
500 ft² (46.5 m²)
Type
Apartment: Apartments for rent in ZIP 11216
Available
Now
Year built
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About this home

Apartment for rent in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 500 ft². Rent $2,950/mo.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Welcome to this recently renovated one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 248 Lexington Ave in Bedford-Stuyvesant. At approximately 500 sq ft, the layout is efficient and comfortable, with a bedroom that offers generous space by New York City standards. The brand-new kitchen features granite countertops and updated finishes. The bathroom has also been fully renovated. New LVP flooring runs throughout, and a washer and dryer are located in the unit. Available 10/12/2026. Rent: $2,950/month. Security deposit: $2,950. Pet Fee: $50/month 2 Pet cap and under 30lbs. Water included in rent Electric paid by tenant separately We are an equal housing opportunity provider. All qualified applicants are welcome and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, familial status, source of income, or any other protected class under federal, New York State, or New York City law. By submitting your information on this page you consent to being contacted by the Property Manager and RentEngine via SMS, phone, or email.

Description from Realtor.com, shown as published there. See the original listing

Roofy listing score

Grade C, 62/100 · Fairly complete

How complete and honest this listing is, from what the source sites show and Roofy’s own checks. It isn’t a rating of the home or the agent. How the score works

  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 16 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details15/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Size stated2/2
    • No points: No move-in date0/2
    • No points: No lease length0/1
    • Full points: Pet policy stated1/1
    • Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • Some points: Only 1 amenity listed1/2
    • Full points: Description of 172 words3/3
  • True cost5/15
    • No points: Broker fee not stated0/8
    • Some points: Priced 18% below similar homes in its neighborhood5/7
  • Accuracy11/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Some points: Partly checked against city records (built 1899, 1 home)4/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 4 days ago4/4
  • Legal6/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • No points: No active license found for the agent0/4
  • Trust0/15
    • No points: Not claimed on Roofy by the agent or owner0/10
    • No points: The agent is not verified on Roofy0/5

Scored Nov 2, 2026 · Score version 1. No one can pay to change a score.

Fees and terms

Estimated cash to move in$5,920

First month $2,950, a one-month deposit $2,950 (the most New York allows) and a $20 screening fee. Under the FARE Act the listing broker’s fee is not yours to pay.

Work out your move-in costWho pays the broker fee? (FARE Act)

Amenities

Pets

  • Pets allowed

Compared with the area

Asks $2,950/mo, 18% below the median asking rent for 1-bedroom rentals in Bedford-Stuyvesant (West).

Median here
$3,600/mo
62 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$3,218–$4,050
The middle half of listings
Per ft²/mo
$5.90 vs $5.48
This home vs the median, 8% higher

Priced below most similar homes here.

Asking prices of listings on Roofy and listing sites in the last 90 days, not signed leases or sale prices. One currency, never converted.

More about Bedford-Stuyvesant (West)

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • Bedford-Nostrand AvsG5 min walk
  • Classon AvG11 min walk
  • Nostrand AvA C12 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 13

Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.

The building

1 unit · 3 floors · built 1899 · 1 more home listed here

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

248 Lexington Avenue · BBL 3-01802-0042 · built 1899 · 1 units

Roofy building score 96/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
One-family home
Open HPD violations
None
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
0
Rent stabilization
None in 2018–2024 tax bills
Last sale (12-month file)
No sales in our 12-month file

No open immediately hazardous (Class C) violations.

See the full building record

Public NYC records about the building, not about the person listing it. Buyers and renters can see them on city websites too. Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOF).

Added to Roofy Oct 29, 2026Last checked on Realtor.com Oct 29, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.

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