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 $5,495 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,294, or roughly $78 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in November 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $221 (6.56%) year-over-year from $3,360 to $3,580. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $245 (6.19%) year-over-year from $3,950 to $4,195. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $102 (2.05%) year-over-year from $4,948 to $5,050. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $32 (0.61%) year-over-year from $5,255 to $5,288. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $96 (1.68%) year-over-year from $5,701 to $5,797. 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 0.47% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.12% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.57% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.79% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.29% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Nov 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $89.64 $3,580 $3,360 (6.56%) $3,304 (8.37%)
1 BR $79.48 $4,195 $3,950 (6.19%) $3,818 (9.86%)
2 BR $72.42 $5,050 $4,948 (2.05%) $4,469 (13.01%)
3 BR $60.50 $5,288 $5,255 (0.61%) $4,163 (27.00%)
4+ BR $57.64 $5,797 $5,701 (1.68%) $5,482 (5.75%)

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 37 cities nearby Brooklyn. The average rent in Brooklyn is currently $3,200 per month. A total of 31 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 Spring Lake, NJ. 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 40.73% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 38.56% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Brooklyn, New York, NY are about 37.22% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 29.56% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 37 total cities near Brooklyn, New York, NY in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Kearny, NJ N/A $1,700 $2,150 $2,175
Newark, NJ $2,145 $2,000 $2,100 $2,300
Bayonne, NJ $2,283 $2,444 $3,221 $2,550
Harrison, NJ $2,522 $2,928 $3,592 $2,899
Palisades Park, NJ $1,650 $2,075 $2,550 $3,045
Cliffside Park, NJ N/A $2,100 $3,369 $3,200
Edgewater, NJ $2,795 $3,100 $4,090 $3,895
Fort Lee, NJ $2,742 $4,120 $4,548 $4,095
Jersey City, NJ $3,831 $4,946 $6,614 $4,551
New York, NY $3,895 $4,750 $6,334 $4,856

Top Neighborhoods Near Brooklyn

There are a total of 82 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 82 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 $4,508 per month. A total of 37 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Brooklyn's average rent, which is only $4,294. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Brooklyn, East Side has the most affordable average rent at $1,900 per month. Whereas, at $8,000 average rent per month, Ocean Beach 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 $3,250 $3,140 $3,547 $3,261
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY $3,225 $3,449 $4,398 $3,650
Crown Heights, New York, NY $3,171 $3,490 $4,700 $3,800
Harlem, New York, NY $2,973 $3,209 $3,995 $3,800
Bushwick, New York, NY $3,200 $3,450 $3,795 $3,868
East Harlem, New York, NY $3,350 $3,838 $3,495 $3,979
Gowanus, New York, NY $3,396 $4,200 $6,550 $4,495
Greenpoint, New York, NY $3,780 $4,600 $7,295 $4,520
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY $3,681 $4,426 $6,171 $4,549
Prospect Heights, New York, NY $3,593 $4,495 $5,700 $4,550
Long Island City, New York, NY $3,755 $4,481 $6,502 $4,607
Fort Greene, New York, NY $3,656 $4,575 $6,795 $4,655
Murray Hill, New York, NY $3,700 $5,295 $7,425 $4,791
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY $3,795 $4,686 $6,075 $4,995
Upper East Side, New York, NY $3,398 $4,775 $7,700 $5,000
Midtown, New York, NY $3,975 $4,850 $7,777 $5,000
Financial District, New York, NY $4,307 $5,261 $7,064 $5,053
Lower East Side, New York, NY $4,100 $4,496 $7,328 $5,067
Midtown East, New York, NY $4,050 $5,050 $7,600 $5,175
Williamsburg, New York, NY $3,999 $5,000 $5,500 $5,189
Hudson Yards, New York, NY $4,138 $5,400 $7,895 $5,250
Kips Bay, New York, NY $3,990 $5,108 $6,040 $5,400
West Village, New York, NY $5,100 $5,500 $6,995 $5,500
Upper West Side, New York, NY $3,462 $5,495 $7,998 $5,500
Park Slope, New York, NY $3,900 $4,300 $6,050 $5,750
East Village, New York, NY $3,750 $5,465 $5,995 $5,800
Chelsea, New York, NY $4,450 $6,195 $9,541 $5,995
Greenwich Village, New York, NY $4,700 $7,150 $9,200 $6,300
Gramercy Park, New York, NY $4,250 $6,600 $10,700 $7,195
Tribeca, New York, NY $5,990 $6,798 $8,573 $7,500

Top Counties Near Brooklyn

There are a total of 43 counties located by Brooklyn, New York, NY. Some of these counties include Kearny, NJ, Newark, NJ, and Bayonne, NJ. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,300. That's roughly around $39 per sqft. A total of 38 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 $5,750, Greenwich, CT is the most expensive county by Brooklyn, New York, NY.

Typically, rent for studios in Brooklyn, New York, NY is 38.62% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Brooklyn, New York, NY is 39.15% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Brooklyn, New York, NY is 38.30% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Kearny, NJ N/A $1,700 $2,150 $2,175
Newark, NJ $2,145 $2,000 $2,100 $2,300
Bayonne, NJ $2,283 $2,444 $3,221 $2,550
North Bergen, NJ $2,185 $2,635 $2,958 $2,920
Palisades Park, NJ $1,650 $2,075 $2,550 $3,045
Cliffside Park, NJ N/A $2,100 $3,369 $3,200
Queens, New York, NY $3,422 $3,700 $4,700 $3,830
Edgewater, NJ $2,795 $3,100 $4,090 $3,895
Jersey City, NJ $3,831 $4,946 $6,614 $4,551
Manhattan, New York, NY $4,045 $5,190 $7,153 $5,295

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 $4,975. A total of 12 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 11210, New York, NY at $3,100 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $7,948 per month is 10069, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,749. That's at least $95 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 $4,725 per month. Or in other words, $88 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $6,497 per month. Which comes out to $88 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 $3,751 $5,295 $6,930 $5,295
10019, New York, NY $3,800 $4,850 $6,347 $5,000
10003, New York, NY $4,350 $6,450 $7,300 $6,050
10009, New York, NY $3,199 $5,595 $5,995 $5,999
11201, New York, NY $3,694 $4,488 $6,300 $4,667
10038, New York, NY $4,600 $5,053 $7,750 $5,240
11217, New York, NY $3,669 $4,495 $6,450 $4,795
10005, New York, NY $4,302 $5,550 $7,320 $4,888
11101, New York, NY $3,745 $4,536 $6,473 $4,730
11211, New York, NY $3,995 $5,071 $6,400 $5,250

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 $4,294. 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 $89.64. There are a total of 1,383 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 $4,232 and an average price per square feet of $79.48. There are a total of 2,884 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 $5,279 and an average price per square feet of $72.42. There are a total of 2,552 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 0.07%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01% 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 $3,435/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.