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 $3,563 for a studio rental to $7,800 for a 3-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,508, or roughly $78 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $60 (1.73%) year-over-year from $3,480 to $3,540. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $97 (2.26%) year-over-year from $4,298 to $4,395. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $497 (8.31%) year-over-year from $5,978 to $6,475. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $28 (0.36%) year-over-year from $7,672 to $7,700. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $4,833 (-25.66%) year-over-year from $18,833 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 1.87% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.08% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.10% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.12% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$89.21	$3,540	$3,480 (1.73%)	$3,484 (1.61%)
1 BR	$74.28	$4,395	$4,298 (2.26%)	$4,177 (5.23%)
2 BR	$75.96	$6,475	$5,978 (8.31%)	$6,066 (6.75%)
3 BR	$92.01	$7,700	$7,672 (0.36%)	$7,200 (6.94%)

Historical Rents in Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY

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Top Cities Near Downtown Brooklyn

There are a total of 32 cities nearby Downtown Brooklyn. The average rent in Downtown Brooklyn is currently $2,990 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 $2,100, 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 $9,500 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 49.49% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 47.10% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY are about 54.98% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 56.09% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 32 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	$2,300	$2,225
Newark, NJ	$2,550	$1,750	$2,000	$2,325
Bayonne, NJ	$1,800	$2,277	$3,199	$2,499
Jersey City, NJ	$3,016	$2,550	$2,250	$2,500
Lodi, NJ	N/A	$1,950	$2,350	$2,500
Cliffside Park, NJ	N/A	$2,375	$3,400	$3,000
Fort Lee, NJ	$1,725	$2,445	$3,025	$3,023
Palisades Park, NJ	$1,700	$1,875	$2,575	$3,300
Edgewater, NJ	N/A	$3,000	$4,750	$4,000
New York, NY	$3,875	$4,767	$6,350	$4,995

Top Neighborhoods Near Downtown Brooklyn

There are a total of 67 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 67 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 $4,700 per month. A total of 30 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Downtown Brooklyn's average rent, which is only $4,508. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Downtown 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 Downtown Brooklyn. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Greenwood Heights, New York, NY	$2,825	$3,395	$4,355	$3,495
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY	$3,225	$3,395	$4,225	$3,600
Crown Heights, New York, NY	$2,968	$3,478	$4,644	$3,800
Clinton Hill, New York, NY	$3,575	$4,015	$5,881	$4,295
Gowanus, New York, NY	$3,475	$4,000	$6,305	$4,400
Greenpoint, New York, NY	$3,690	$4,561	$7,000	$4,500
NoHo, New York, NY	$4,500	$4,850	$12,500	$4,500
Prospect Heights, New York, NY	$3,638	$4,395	$5,300	$4,524
Boerum Hill, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,000	$5,800	$4,678
Fort Greene, New York, NY	$3,669	$4,655	$6,895	$4,700
Brooklyn Heights, New York, NY	$3,975	$4,930	$7,999	$5,068
Financial District, New York, NY	$4,150	$5,442	$7,718	$5,230
Williamsburg, New York, NY	$4,011	$5,022	$5,686	$5,250
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,820	$4,633	$5,765	$5,475
Park Slope, New York, NY	$3,900	$4,300	$6,000	$5,500
Battery Park City, New York, NY	$4,000	$5,473	$7,908	$5,650
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY	$4,926	$5,383	$6,225	$5,887
Lower East Side, New York, NY	$4,589	$4,495	$7,695	$5,995
East Village, New York, NY	$3,495	$4,295	$5,995	$5,995
DUMBO, New York, NY	$3,778	$5,498	$7,311	$5,995
West Village, New York, NY	$5,000	$5,575	$6,995	$5,995
Carroll Gardens, New York, NY	$3,000	$3,950	$6,000	$6,000
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$4,995	$6,450	$11,795	$6,450
Two Bridges, New York, NY	N/A	$5,295	$8,750	$6,485
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$4,600	$6,600	$7,300	$6,600
Bowery, New York, NY	$3,300	$5,995	$4,650	$6,602
SoHo, New York, NY	$4,500	$5,295	$12,500	$7,000
Little Italy, New York, NY	$3,998	$3,737	$6,100	$7,495
Tribeca, New York, NY	$5,999	$6,750	$8,295	$7,895
NoLita, New York, NY	$22,000	$4,995	$7,895	$7,895

Top Counties Near Downtown Brooklyn

There are a total of 42 counties located by Downtown 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 $3,061. That's roughly around $36 per sqft. A total of 39 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Bridgeport, CT. Its average rent per month is $2,100. Vice versa, with an average rent of $5,495, 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 45.26% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY is 44.88% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY is 52.12% 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	$2,300	$2,225
Newark, NJ	$2,550	$1,750	$2,000	$2,325
Bayonne, NJ	$1,800	$2,277	$3,199	$2,499
Jersey City, NJ	$3,016	$2,550	$2,250	$2,500
Cliffside Park, NJ	N/A	$2,375	$3,400	$3,000
Palisades Park, NJ	$1,700	$1,875	$2,575	$3,300
Queens, New York, NY	$3,435	$3,745	$4,305	$3,795
Edgewater, NJ	N/A	$3,000	$4,750	$4,000
Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,550	$4,116	$5,016	$4,200
Manhattan, New York, NY	$4,014	$5,250	$7,185	$5,495

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 $5,188. 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 11213, New York, NY at $3,250 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $7,850 per month is 10013, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,747. 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 $4,919 per month. Or in other words, $88 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $6,786 per month. Which comes out to $86 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	$3,599	$4,400	$6,495	$4,733
11217, New York, NY	$3,669	$4,450	$6,350	$4,795
11205, New York, NY	$3,095	$3,700	$5,016	$4,295
10038, New York, NY	$4,150	$5,450	$7,925	$5,406
10002, New York, NY	$4,578	$5,295	$8,100	$5,995
11238, New York, NY	$3,550	$3,998	$5,250	$4,375
10005, New York, NY	$4,199	$5,442	$8,000	$5,000
10007, New York, NY	$5,999	$6,900	$9,999	$7,750
10006, New York, NY	$3,850	$5,029	$5,673	$5,200
11231, New York, NY	$3,300	$3,748	$5,998	$4,750

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 $4,508. 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 $3,563 and an average price per square feet of $89.21. There are a total of 112 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 $4,395 and an average price per square feet of $74.28. There are a total of 321 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 $6,475 and an average price per square feet of $75.96. There are a total of 177 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 0.02%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00% 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 $3,606/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.