Average Rent in Brooklyn, New York, NY

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Current Versus Historical Brooklyn, New York, NY Rents

Brooklyn rentals average $3,560 for a studio rental to $6,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,200, or roughly $72 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $105 (3.05%) year-over-year from $3,445 to $3,550. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $142 (3.59%) year-over-year from $3,953 to $4,095. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $399 (8.67%) year-over-year from $4,600 to $4,999. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $370 (7.98%) year-over-year from $4,630 to $5,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $133 (2.35%) year-over-year from $5,667 to $5,800. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.
Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 1.43% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.65% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.78% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.28% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.21% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Jun 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $81.66 $3,550 $3,445 (3.05%) $3,370 (5.33%)
1 BR $76.72 $4,095 $3,953 (3.59%) $3,750 (9.20%)
2 BR $67.20 $4,999 $4,600 (8.67%) $4,400 (13.62%)
3 BR $54.29 $5,000 $4,630 (7.98%) $4,167 (20.00%)
4+ BR $55.93 $5,800 $5,667 (2.35%) $4,933 (17.58%)

Historical Rents in Brooklyn, New York, NY

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1 Bed
2 Bed
3 Bed
4 Bed

Top Cities Near Brooklyn

There are a total of 29 cities nearby Brooklyn. The average rent in Brooklyn is currently $3,498 per month. A total of 21 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Bridgeport, CT, with an average rent of $2,000, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Brooklyn, New York, NY is Westport, CT. Monthly rents here are on average $11,500 per month.

Let's compare Brooklyn, New York, NY's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Brooklyn, New York, NY is 45.93% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 34.83% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Brooklyn, New York, NY are about 36.00% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 22.12% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 29 total cities near Brooklyn, New York, NY in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Newark, NJ $2,319 $1,663 $2,200 $2,300
Hackensack, NJ $1,795 $2,000 $2,825 $2,548
Bayonne, NJ $2,399 $2,739 $3,475 $2,795
Jersey City, NJ $3,146 $3,262 $2,500 $2,822
Fort Lee, NJ $1,700 $2,350 $3,200 $3,000
Cliffside Park, NJ $1,923 $2,150 $3,200 $3,200
Palisades Park, NJ $1,875 $1,975 $3,000 $3,200
Edgewater, NJ $2,455 $2,700 $4,225 $3,925
Long Beach, NY $2,200 $2,850 $3,950 $4,000
New York, NY $3,800 $4,650 $6,253 $4,900

Top Neighborhoods Near Brooklyn

There are a total of 73 neighborhoods in or near Brooklyn. Some of these neighborhoods include Flatbush, Bedford-Stuyvesant, and Crown Heights. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 73 total neighborhoods in or near Brooklyn, New York, NY in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Brooklyn, New York, NY is currently around $4,650 per month. A total of 30 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Brooklyn's average rent, which is only $4,200. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Brooklyn, Brooklawn - St. Vincent has the most affordable average rent at $2,000 per month. Whereas, at $8,295 average rent per month, Little Italy is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Brooklyn. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Flatbush, New York, NY $2,600 $2,929 $3,400 $3,245
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY $3,225 $3,250 $3,800 $3,650
Crown Heights, New York, NY $3,175 $3,600 $4,333 $3,750
Bushwick, New York, NY $3,138 $3,250 $3,850 $3,875
Harlem, New York, NY $2,800 $3,295 $3,900 $3,994
East Harlem, New York, NY $3,250 $3,600 $3,895 $4,150
Prospect Heights, New York, NY $3,640 $4,376 $6,295 $4,311
Gowanus, New York, NY $3,407 $4,100 $6,490 $4,400
Long Island City, New York, NY $3,641 $4,520 $6,500 $4,550
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY $3,645 $4,426 $6,323 $4,605
Fort Greene, New York, NY $3,465 $4,575 $6,576 $4,650
Murray Hill, New York, NY $3,875 $4,795 $7,746 $4,650
Upper East Side, New York, NY $3,300 $4,300 $6,195 $4,700
Park Slope, New York, NY $3,238 $3,765 $4,900 $4,773
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY $3,650 $4,500 $6,450 $4,855
Greenpoint, New York, NY $3,645 $4,503 $6,895 $4,985
Financial District, New York, NY $4,100 $5,295 $7,198 $5,165
Upper West Side, New York, NY $3,500 $4,825 $7,280 $5,200
Williamsburg, New York, NY $4,155 $4,700 $6,000 $5,234
Midtown, New York, NY $4,000 $5,000 $7,385 $5,400
Kips Bay, New York, NY $3,988 $4,576 $6,241 $5,407
Midtown East, New York, NY $3,900 $5,340 $7,305 $5,550
Hudson Yards, New York, NY $4,225 $5,595 $8,049 $5,625
Greenwich Village, New York, NY $4,600 $6,230 $8,365 $5,681
West Village, New York, NY $4,495 $5,795 $7,495 $5,850
East Village, New York, NY $3,900 $4,295 $6,450 $5,900
Chelsea, New York, NY $4,475 $6,001 $9,500 $6,000
Lower East Side, New York, NY $4,150 $4,787 $5,995 $6,500
Gramercy Park, New York, NY $4,095 $5,650 $5,650 $6,893
Tribeca, New York, NY $6,500 $6,923 $8,495 $7,999

Top Counties Near Brooklyn

There are a total of 40 counties located by Brooklyn, New York, NY. Some of these counties include Newark, NJ, Bayonne, NJ, and Jersey City, NJ. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,287. That's roughly around $39 per sqft. A total of 32 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Bridgeport, CT. Its average rent per month is $2,000. Vice versa, with an average rent of $7,500, Greenwich, CT is the most expensive county by Brooklyn, New York, NY.

Typically, rent for studios in Brooklyn, New York, NY is 41.71% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Brooklyn, New York, NY is 37.95% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Brooklyn, New York, NY is 36.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Newark, NJ $2,319 $1,663 $2,200 $2,300
Bayonne, NJ $2,399 $2,739 $3,475 $2,795
Jersey City, NJ $3,146 $3,262 $2,500 $2,822
Fort Lee, NJ $1,700 $2,350 $3,200 $3,000
Cliffside Park, NJ $1,923 $2,150 $3,200 $3,200
Palisades Park, NJ $1,875 $1,975 $3,000 $3,200
Staten Island, New York, NY $2,470 $3,000 $3,387 $3,254
Queens, New York, NY $3,465 $3,538 $4,250 $3,675
Edgewater, NJ $2,455 $2,700 $4,225 $3,925
Manhattan, New York, NY $3,924 $5,097 $6,900 $5,450

Top Zipcodes Near Brooklyn

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near Brooklyn, New York, NY. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,956. A total of 13 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 11226, New York, NY at $3,200 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $8,395 per month is 10013, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,653. That's at least $94 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Brooklyn, New York, NY is $4,528 per month. Or in other words, $88 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $6,495 per month. Which comes out to $83 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Brooklyn, New York, NY. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
10016, New York, NY $3,925 $4,800 $6,800 $5,200
10019, New York, NY $3,826 $4,693 $7,090 $5,000
10003, New York, NY $4,275 $5,538 $6,495 $5,900
10009, New York, NY $3,163 $4,495 $6,295 $6,120
11201, New York, NY $3,660 $4,500 $6,495 $4,800
10038, New York, NY $3,975 $5,315 $7,195 $5,345
11217, New York, NY $3,568 $4,500 $6,500 $4,655
10005, New York, NY $4,125 $5,093 $7,600 $4,875
11101, New York, NY $3,674 $4,552 $6,451 $4,585
10036, New York, NY $3,895 $5,100 $7,300 $5,425

Frequently Asked Questions - Brooklyn Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Brooklyn, New York, NY?
The average monthly rental price for Brooklyn, New York, NY apartments for rent is approximately $4,200. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Brooklyn, New York, NY rent prices drop in winter?
Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Brooklyn, New York, NY.
How much is a studio apartment in Brooklyn, New York, NY?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $3,560 and an average price per square feet of $81.66. There are a total of 1,024 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Brooklyn.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Brooklyn, New York, NY?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $4,100 and an average price per square feet of $76.72. There are a total of 2,488 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Brooklyn.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Brooklyn, New York, NY?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $5,000 and an average price per square feet of $67.20. There are a total of 2,556 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Brooklyn.
How have rent prices in Brooklyn, New York, NY changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Brooklyn, New York, NY can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.03%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Brooklyn, New York, NY?
A reasonable rent price in Brooklyn, New York, NY is around $3,360/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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