Average Rent in Brooklyn, New York, NY

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Current Versus Historical Brooklyn, New York, NY Rents

Brooklyn rentals average $3,595 for a studio rental to $6,495 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,236, or roughly $72 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $144 (4.17%) year-over-year from $3,451 to $3,595. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $96 (2.40%) year-over-year from $3,979 to $4,075. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $270 (5.71%) year-over-year from $4,730 to $5,000. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $495 (10.41%) year-over-year from $4,755 to $5,250. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,279 (23.61%) year-over-year from $5,416 to $6,695. 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 0.05% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.81% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.56% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.32% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.68% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Aug 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $87.58 $3,595 $3,451 (4.17%) $3,369 (6.72%)
1 BR $75.90 $4,075 $3,979 (2.40%) $3,827 (6.49%)
2 BR $67.74 $5,000 $4,730 (5.71%) $4,322 (15.69%)
3 BR $53.39 $5,250 $4,755 (10.41%) $4,300 (22.09%)
4+ BR $58.23 $6,695 $5,416 (23.61%) $5,062 (32.26%)

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 30 cities nearby Brooklyn. The average rent in Brooklyn is currently $3,213 per month. A total of 23 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 $9,800 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 42.66% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 42.58% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Brooklyn, New York, NY are about 34.65% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 28.70% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 30 total cities near Brooklyn, New York, NY in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Newark, NJ $2,271 $1,600 $1,975 $2,150
Jersey City, NJ $2,939 $2,500 $2,300 $2,500
Bayonne, NJ $2,073 $2,499 $3,296 $2,659
Palisades Park, NJ $2,125 $1,900 $2,580 $3,125
Cliffside Park, NJ $1,750 $2,300 $3,600 $3,200
New Rochelle, NY $2,725 $2,758 $4,221 $3,225
Fort Lee, NJ $1,535 $2,250 $3,743 $3,350
Long Beach, NY $2,200 $2,775 $3,575 $3,638
Edgewater, NJ $2,455 $2,700 $4,600 $4,000
New York, NY $3,875 $4,680 $6,200 $4,900

Top Neighborhoods Near Brooklyn

There are a total of 72 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 72 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 $4,636 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 $4,236. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Brooklyn, East Side has the most affordable average rent at $2,000 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 $2,625 $3,108 $3,425 $3,250
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY $3,250 $3,395 $4,195 $3,608
Crown Heights, New York, NY $3,225 $3,427 $4,659 $3,800
Bushwick, New York, NY $3,260 $3,366 $3,897 $3,850
Harlem, New York, NY $2,960 $3,400 $3,995 $3,995
East Harlem, New York, NY $3,600 $3,599 $3,695 $4,000
Prospect Heights, New York, NY $3,640 $4,395 $6,359 $4,395
Gowanus, New York, NY $3,595 $3,926 $6,490 $4,400
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY $3,600 $4,395 $6,427 $4,425
Long Island City, New York, NY $3,694 $4,536 $6,595 $4,561
Greenpoint, New York, NY $3,600 $4,550 $6,877 $4,663
Fort Greene, New York, NY $3,590 $4,600 $6,895 $4,695
Murray Hill, New York, NY $3,975 $5,000 $7,995 $4,900
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY $3,795 $4,595 $6,440 $4,950
Park Slope, New York, NY $3,250 $3,780 $5,000 $5,000
Upper East Side, New York, NY $3,300 $4,495 $7,495 $5,000
Financial District, New York, NY $4,095 $5,448 $7,716 $5,150
Williamsburg, New York, NY $4,128 $5,245 $5,663 $5,209
Midtown, New York, NY $4,045 $5,000 $7,860 $5,210
Midtown East, New York, NY $4,050 $5,200 $7,400 $5,300
Upper West Side, New York, NY $3,695 $4,895 $7,353 $5,300
East Village, New York, NY $4,100 $4,295 $6,200 $5,500
Kips Bay, New York, NY $3,975 $4,570 $6,098 $5,560
Hudson Yards, New York, NY $4,345 $5,560 $8,492 $5,595
West Village, New York, NY $4,675 $5,850 $7,000 $6,000
Lower East Side, New York, NY $4,248 $4,495 $5,995 $6,000
Chelsea, New York, NY $4,598 $6,055 $9,298 $6,195
Greenwich Village, New York, NY $4,701 $7,000 $8,255 $6,300
Gramercy Park, New York, NY $4,800 $6,011 $7,500 $6,800
Tribeca, New York, NY $6,499 $6,599 $8,395 $7,995

Top Counties Near Brooklyn

There are a total of 39 counties located by Brooklyn, New York, NY. Some of these counties include Newark, NJ, Jersey City, NJ, and Bayonne, NJ. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,265. That's roughly around $39 per sqft. A total of 33 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 $7,850, Greenwich, CT is the most expensive county by Brooklyn, New York, NY.

Typically, rent for studios in Brooklyn, New York, NY is 44.37% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Brooklyn, New York, NY is 38.94% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Brooklyn, New York, NY is 36.54% 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 $2,271 $1,600 $1,975 $2,150
Jersey City, NJ $2,939 $2,500 $2,300 $2,500
Bayonne, NJ $2,073 $2,499 $3,296 $2,659
Palisades Park, NJ $2,125 $1,900 $2,580 $3,125
Cliffside Park, NJ $1,750 $2,300 $3,600 $3,200
Fort Lee, NJ $1,535 $2,250 $3,743 $3,350
Long Beach, NY $2,200 $2,775 $3,575 $3,638
Queens, New York, NY $3,485 $3,678 $4,200 $3,730
Edgewater, NJ $2,455 $2,700 $4,600 $4,000
Manhattan, New York, NY $4,000 $5,152 $6,995 $5,490

Top Zipcodes Near Brooklyn

There are a total of 49 zipcodes in or near Brooklyn, New York, NY. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $5,000. A total of 11 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 $3,250 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $8,295 per month is 10013, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,695. That's at least $96 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 $4,578 per month. Or in other words, $86 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $6,645 per month. Which comes out to $85 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 $3,987 $4,978 $6,750 $5,500
10019, New York, NY $3,895 $4,708 $7,150 $5,000
10003, New York, NY $4,325 $5,495 $6,995 $5,800
10009, New York, NY $3,300 $4,395 $5,995 $5,695
11201, New York, NY $3,625 $4,423 $6,495 $4,690
10038, New York, NY $3,900 $5,530 $7,530 $5,415
11217, New York, NY $3,650 $4,558 $6,645 $4,660
10005, New York, NY $4,112 $5,256 $8,065 $4,895
11101, New York, NY $3,715 $4,569 $6,595 $4,628
11211, New York, NY $4,167 $5,295 $6,500 $5,375

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 $4,236. 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 $3,595 and an average price per square feet of $87.58. There are a total of 1,214 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 $4,093 and an average price per square feet of $75.90. There are a total of 2,813 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 $5,200 and an average price per square feet of $67.74. There are a total of 2,410 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 0.04%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10% 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 $3,389/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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