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 $3,613 for a studio rental to $8,181 for a 3-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,422, or roughly $78 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 $36 (1.01%) year-over-year from $3,514 to $3,550. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $22 (0.50%) year-over-year from $4,336 to $4,358. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $71 (1.16%) year-over-year from $6,083 to $6,154. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $72 (0.91%) year-over-year from $7,829 to $7,900. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $5,524 (-28.29%) year-over-year from $19,524 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 2.20% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.35% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.38% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.96% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$88.10	$3,550	$3,514 (1.01%)	$3,484 (1.89%)
1 BR	$76.69	$4,358	$4,336 (0.50%)	$4,216 (3.38%)
2 BR	$76.87	$6,154	$6,083 (1.16%)	$6,056 (1.61%)
3 BR	$77.40	$7,900	$7,829 (0.91%)	$7,345 (7.56%)

Historical Rents in Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY

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Top Cities Near Downtown Brooklyn

There are a total of 25 cities nearby Downtown Brooklyn. The average rent in Downtown Brooklyn is currently $3,100 per month. A total of 20 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Newark, NJ, with an average rent of $2,100, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY is Westport, CT. Monthly rents here are on average $8,750 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 44.64% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 45.08% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY are about 48.08% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 53.55% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 25 total cities near Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Newark, NJ	$2,271	$1,550	$1,950	$2,100
Jersey City, NJ	$2,490	$2,600	$2,213	$2,400
Paterson, NJ	$1,225	$1,600	$2,550	$2,500
Yonkers, NY	$1,815	$2,300	$2,500	$2,600
Bayonne, NJ	$1,983	$2,582	$3,300	$2,605
Cliffside Park, NJ	$1,750	$2,350	$3,100	$3,100
Palisades Park, NJ	$2,125	$1,875	$2,750	$3,175
Fort Lee, NJ	$1,500	$2,250	$3,750	$3,300
Long Beach, NY	$2,200	$2,800	$3,525	$3,525
New York, NY	$3,875	$4,670	$6,195	$4,900

Top Neighborhoods Near Downtown Brooklyn

There are a total of 73 neighborhoods in or near Downtown Brooklyn. Some of these neighborhoods include Greenwood Heights, Bedford-Stuyvesant, and Crown Heights. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 73 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 $4,647 per month. A total of 35 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Downtown Brooklyn's average rent, which is only $4,422. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklawn - St. Vincent has the most affordable average rent at $2,000 per month. Whereas, at $8,095 average rent per month, Tribeca is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Downtown Brooklyn. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Greenwood Heights, New York, NY	N/A	$3,420	$4,355	$3,666
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY	$3,250	$3,408	$4,195	$3,744
Crown Heights, New York, NY	$3,135	$3,427	$4,652	$3,800
Windsor Terrace, New York, NY	$2,838	$3,392	$4,730	$3,915
Clinton Hill, New York, NY	$3,550	$4,030	$5,500	$4,197
Gowanus, New York, NY	$3,506	$3,971	$6,490	$4,400
Prospect Heights, New York, NY	$3,630	$4,395	$6,295	$4,403
Greenpoint, New York, NY	$3,600	$4,513	$6,877	$4,647
Fort Greene, New York, NY	$3,579	$4,628	$6,895	$4,670
Boerum Hill, New York, NY	$3,948	$4,455	$5,800	$4,695
NoHo, New York, NY	$4,650	$4,600	$13,250	$4,750
Bowery, New York, NY	$3,100	$3,688	$5,795	$4,849
Park Slope, New York, NY	$3,250	$3,780	$5,000	$5,000
Brooklyn Heights, New York, NY	$4,025	$5,000	$7,000	$5,000
Financial District, New York, NY	$4,128	$5,393	$7,250	$5,128
Williamsburg, New York, NY	$4,125	$5,100	$5,675	$5,200
NoLita, New York, NY	$4,300	$4,995	$7,995	$5,495
East Village, New York, NY	$4,100	$4,295	$6,200	$5,500
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,995	$4,575	$6,000	$5,518
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY	$5,217	$5,425	$6,133	$5,662
Two Bridges, New York, NY	N/A	$5,225	$8,750	$5,750
Battery Park City, New York, NY	$4,137	$5,500	$8,123	$5,847
Carroll Gardens, New York, NY	$3,200	$4,222	$6,000	$6,000
Lower East Side, New York, NY	$4,397	$4,495	$5,995	$6,100
DUMBO, New York, NY	$4,000	$5,500	$8,350	$6,270
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$4,825	$6,800	$8,255	$6,398
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$4,800	$6,189	$7,250	$6,800
SoHo, New York, NY	$5,823	$5,495	$11,500	$7,200
Little Italy, New York, NY	$3,995	$3,700	$3,998	$7,995
Tribeca, New York, NY	$6,364	$6,610	$8,295	$8,095

Top Counties Near Downtown Brooklyn

There are a total of 36 counties located by Downtown 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 $3,261. That's roughly around $39 per sqft. A total of 31 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Newark, NJ. Its average rent per month is $2,100. Vice versa, with an average rent of $5,450, 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 45.57% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY is 43.36% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY is 48.08% 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	$1,550	$1,950	$2,100
Jersey City, NJ	$2,490	$2,600	$2,213	$2,400
Bayonne, NJ	$1,983	$2,582	$3,300	$2,605
Bronx, New York, NY	$1,935	$2,775	$3,495	$3,070
Cliffside Park, NJ	$1,750	$2,350	$3,100	$3,100
Palisades Park, NJ	$2,125	$1,875	$2,750	$3,175
Fort Lee, NJ	$1,500	$2,250	$3,750	$3,300
Queens, New York, NY	$3,524	$3,719	$4,300	$3,795
Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,595	$4,095	$5,125	$4,209
Manhattan, New York, NY	$4,026	$5,195	$6,995	$5,450

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 $4,995. 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 $3,256 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 $3,746. 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 Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY is $4,658 per month. Or in other words, $87 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $6,745 per month. Which comes out to $85 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	$3,650	$4,395	$6,495	$4,690
11217, New York, NY	$3,650	$4,550	$6,645	$4,603
11205, New York, NY	$3,327	$3,823	$4,888	$4,295
10038, New York, NY	$3,950	$5,530	$7,059	$5,415
10002, New York, NY	$4,248	$4,495	$6,295	$5,995
11238, New York, NY	$3,590	$4,195	$5,700	$4,295
10005, New York, NY	$4,144	$5,165	$7,641	$4,875
10007, New York, NY	$6,499	$7,257	$9,700	$7,500
10006, New York, NY	$4,050	$5,000	$4,852	$4,990
11231, New York, NY	$3,453	$3,697	$6,000	$4,950

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 $4,422. 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 $3,613 and an average price per square feet of $88.10. There are a total of 168 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 $4,370 and an average price per square feet of $76.69. There are a total of 364 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 $6,357 and an average price per square feet of $76.87. There are a total of 194 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 0.01%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01% 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 $3,538/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.