Bed Stuy, Brooklyn offers lots of great affordable apartments. Bed Stuy has been undergoing a sort-of transformation in the last 10 years. With lots of great brownstone buildings and a reasonable ride to Manhattan, Bed Stuy has been attracting a large number of younger people looking for a cheaper alternative to Manhattan and pricier Brooklyn neighborhoods such as Park Slope. Bed Stuy is loaded with lot of history and culture and definitely worth a visit even if you don't plan on making it your permanent home.