Average Rent in Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY

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Current Versus Historical Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY Rents

Downtown Brooklyn rentals average $3,681 for a studio rental to $14,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,549, or roughly $78 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in November 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $127 (3.72%) year-over-year from $3,401 to $3,528. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $135 (3.18%) year-over-year from $4,260 to $4,395. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $200 (3.34%) year-over-year from $5,995 to $6,195. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $685 (9.36%) year-over-year from $7,315 to $8,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $3,452 (-19.78%) year-over-year from $17,452 to $14,000. 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 down by 1.27% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.68% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.08% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.24% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Nov 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$92.34	$3,528	$3,401 (3.72%)	$3,426 (2.97%)
1 BR	$74.53	$4,395	$4,260 (3.18%)	$4,122 (6.63%)
2 BR	$70.95	$6,195	$5,995 (3.34%)	$5,873 (5.48%)
3 BR	$79.34	$8,000	$7,315 (9.36%)	$7,381 (8.39%)
4+ BR	N/A	$14,000	$17,452 (-19.78%)	$19,000 (-26.32%)

Historical Rents in Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY

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Top Cities Near Downtown Brooklyn

There are a total of 33 cities nearby Downtown Brooklyn. The average rent in Downtown Brooklyn is currently $3,200 per month. A total of 28 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 Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY is Fire Island, NY. Monthly rents here are on average $8,500 per month.

Let's compare Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY is 41.72% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 41.26% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY are about 46.30% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 54.20% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 33 total cities near Downtown 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 Downtown Brooklyn

There are a total of 82 neighborhoods in or near Downtown Brooklyn. Some of these neighborhoods include Bedford-Stuyvesant, Greenwood Heights, and Crown Heights. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 82 total neighborhoods in or near Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY is currently around $4,434 per month. A total of 43 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Downtown Brooklyn's average rent, which is actually $4,549. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Downtown 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 Downtown Brooklyn. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY	$3,225	$3,449	$4,398	$3,650
Greenwood Heights, New York, NY	$2,900	$3,420	$4,256	$3,673
Crown Heights, New York, NY	$3,171	$3,490	$4,700	$3,800
Windsor Terrace, New York, NY	$2,893	$3,545	$4,600	$4,178
Clinton Hill, New York, NY	$3,550	$4,195	$5,862	$4,295
Gowanus, New York, NY	$3,396	$4,200	$6,550	$4,495
Prospect Heights, New York, NY	$3,593	$4,495	$5,700	$4,550
Fort Greene, New York, NY	$3,656	$4,575	$6,795	$4,655
Brooklyn Heights, New York, NY	$3,408	$4,824	$7,741	$4,977
Boerum Hill, New York, NY	$3,613	$4,473	$6,500	$5,050
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
Williamsburg, New York, NY	$3,999	$5,000	$5,500	$5,189
Civic Center, New York, NY	$5,300	$5,125	$7,250	$5,275
SoHo, New York, NY	$3,750	$5,295	$11,500	$5,295
Two Bridges, New York, NY	$4,113	$5,200	$8,750	$5,398
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,990	$5,108	$6,040	$5,400
Park Slope, New York, NY	$3,900	$4,300	$6,050	$5,750
Battery Park City, New York, NY	$4,400	$5,343	$7,780	$5,750
Bowery, New York, NY	$3,300	$3,799	$5,495	$5,780
East Village, New York, NY	$3,750	$5,465	$5,995	$5,800
NoHo, New York, NY	$4,600	$6,195	$14,250	$5,850
Carroll Gardens, New York, NY	$3,050	$3,875	$6,000	$5,850
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY	$5,250	$5,849	$6,914	$6,078
DUMBO, New York, NY	$4,134	$5,257	$8,950	$6,221
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
Little Italy, New York, NY	$4,100	$3,800	$4,995	$7,295
Tribeca, New York, NY	$5,990	$6,798	$8,573	$7,500
NoLita, New York, NY	$12,800	$4,995	$7,895	$7,995

Top Counties Near Downtown Brooklyn

There are a total of 43 counties located by Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY. Some of these counties include Kearny, NJ, Bayonne, NJ, and Harrison, NJ. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,250. That's roughly around $41 per sqft. A total of 40 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 $5,295, Manhattan, New York, NY is the most expensive county by Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY.

Typically, rent for studios in Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY is 38.87% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY is 41.26% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY is 47.80% 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
Bayonne, NJ	$2,283	$2,444	$3,221	$2,550
Harrison, NJ	$2,522	$2,928	$3,592	$2,899
North Bergen, NJ	$2,185	$2,635	$2,958	$2,920
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
Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,560	$4,232	$5,279	$4,294
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 Downtown Brooklyn

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $5,000. A total of 15 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 $3,294 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 $3,750. 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 Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY is $4,875 per month. Or in other words, $88 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $6,530 per month. Which comes out to $87 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
11201, New York, NY	$3,694	$4,488	$6,300	$4,667
11217, New York, NY	$3,669	$4,495	$6,450	$4,795
11205, New York, NY	$3,065	$3,779	$4,975	$4,350
10038, New York, NY	$4,600	$5,053	$7,750	$5,240
10002, New York, NY	$4,100	$4,550	$7,695	$5,240
11238, New York, NY	$3,550	$4,162	$5,500	$4,400
10005, New York, NY	$4,302	$5,550	$7,320	$4,888
10007, New York, NY	$6,229	$7,095	$9,495	$7,495
10006, New York, NY	$3,877	$5,000	$6,408	$5,001
11231, New York, NY	$3,295	$3,866	$5,998	$4,760

Frequently Asked Questions - Downtown Brooklyn Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY?

The average monthly rental price for Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY apartments for rent is approximately $4,549. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Downtown 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 Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY.

How much is a studio apartment in Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $3,681 and an average price per square feet of $92.34. There are a total of 116 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Downtown Brooklyn.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $4,426 and an average price per square feet of $74.53. There are a total of 475 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Downtown Brooklyn.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $6,171 and an average price per square feet of $70.95. There are a total of 201 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Downtown Brooklyn.

How have rent prices in Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.04%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY?

A reasonable rent price in Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY is around $3,639/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.