Last updated on September 13, 2026

Average rent in
Brooklyn Center, MN

Median rent

Median rent in Brooklyn Center

$1,250/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Brooklyn Center is $1,250 per month as of September 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $650 less per month.

$1.32

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Brooklyn Center

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Brooklyn Center rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Brooklyn Center, MN

Average rent prices in Brooklyn Center have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Brooklyn Center, MN

Rent prices in Brooklyn Center vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Brooklyn Center is $1,225, whereas a house costs $2,249. 1-bedroom apartments in Brooklyn Center run $1,099 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,275.

Listings

Studio

$1,019

No Change

12%

1 bedroom

$1,099

4%

8%

2 bedroom

$1,275

2%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,095

5%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,495

1%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$1,019

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,099

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,275

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,095

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Brooklyn Center, MN, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Brooklyn Center, MN compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Brooklyn Center and Circle Pines by all bedroom counts and property types.

Brooklyn Center

Median rent price$1,250
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,592
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Brooklyn Center, MN is 21% lower than the median rent in Circle Pines, MN.

Discover rentals in Brooklyn Center, MN

Brooklyn Crossing - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

Brooklyn Crossing

1701 69th Ave N, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,061–$1,370

Evergreen - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Evergreen

7212 Camden Ave N, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,075–$1,275

5211 Xerxes Ave N, Brooklyn Center, MN 55444 (12 Units) - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

5211 Xerxes Ave N, Brooklyn Center, MN 55444 (12 Units)

5211 Xerxes Ave N, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

4819 Azelia Ave N #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Brooklyn Center

2 Bedroom Apartment in Brooklyn Center

4819 Azelia Ave N #3, Brooklyn Center, MN 55429

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

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Frequently asked questions for Brooklyn Center, MN

Quick answers to common questions about the Brooklyn Center rental market.

How much is rent in Brooklyn Center?

The average rent in Brooklyn Center is $1,250 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Brooklyn Center?

Average rent prices in Brooklyn Center have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does Brooklyn Center rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Brooklyn Center is 34% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $650 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Brooklyn Center?

To comfortably afford rent in Brooklyn Center, you'd need to earn approximately $50,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Brooklyn Center?

January offers the best rental deals in Brooklyn Center, with rents running about 4.5% lower than November's peak prices. August and March see the most competition among renters, while November shows the least demand.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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