Average Rent in Brooklyn, NY and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Brooklyn, NY

Average rent prices in Brooklyn have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 14% 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, NY

Rent prices in Brooklyn vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Brooklyn is $3,995, whereas a house costs $4,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Brooklyn run $3,995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,575.


Studio	$3,674	No Change	14%
1 bedroom	$3,975	No Change	10%
2 bedroom	$4,500	No Change	14%
3 bedroom	$3,825	No Change	17%
4 bedroom	$1,750	-	2%

		Listings
Brooklyn Heights	$5,185
Ocean Hill	$3,025


Apartments	$3,995	No Change	No Change
Condos	$4,637	No Change	No Change
Houses	$4,000	-	No Change
Rooms	$1,730	-	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$3,674

Last year

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,975

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,825

Last year

17%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last year

The table above reflects average rent prices in Brooklyn, NY, 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, NY compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Brooklyn and Bayonne by all bedroom counts and property types.

Brooklyn

Median rent price$3,828

98%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,200

14%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Brooklyn, NY is 74% higher than the median rent in Bayonne, NJ.

Average rent in nearby cities

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$2,200

$2,595

$3,700

$3,008

$2,535

$3,800

$2,800

$4,500

$2,800

$2,882

$3,187

$2,625

Cost of living in Brooklyn, NY

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses accrued by most renters	Average cost compared to national average
Goods & Services	14% higher
Groceries	14% higher
Health	29% higher
Housing	185% higher
Transportation	10% higher
Utilities	14% higher

Discover rentals in Brooklyn, NY

5d+ ago

Flatbush apartment for rent in New York

$675 - Small Room Near Brooklyn College

535 E 29th St #E2-4, New York, NY 11210

1 bed

1 bath

$675

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

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Bath Beach apartment for rent in New York

$1,000 Large Bedroom + Private Bathroom + Private Balcony for Rent

188 Bay 17th St, New York, NY 11214

1 bed

1 bath

$1,250

$1,000

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

12h ago

Bath Beach apartment for rent in New York

$1,000 Large Bedroom + Private Bathroom + Private Balcony for Rent

Bay 17th St #3, New York, NY 11214

1 bed

1 bath

$1,250

$1,000

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

5d+ ago

East New York apartment for rent in New York

$1,100 - Room in a Shared Apartment with All Utilities Included - Brooklyn Location With Great Amenities!

237 Fountain Ave #1, New York, NY 11208

1 bed

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 29

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5d+ ago

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Excellent

Furnished Rooms at Common Owens

529 Monroe Street, New York, NY 11221

1 bed

1 bath

$1,254–$1,530

Apartment for rent

Available May 18

1d ago

Greenpoint apartment for rent in New York

Greenpoint in the killer location all util.inc. +AC

120 India St #122, New York, NY 11222

1 bed

1 bath

$1,260

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

18h ago

Flatlands apartment for rent in New York

Huge ROOM! FOR RENT

5800 Avenue L #1, New York, NY 11234

1 bed

2 baths

$1,300

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 18

1d ago

Gravesend apartment for rent in New York

1BR Gem Near the Park ? Move-In Ready with Tons of Closet Space

80 Avenue P #B1, New York, NY 11204

1 bed

1 bath

$1,300

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Brooklyn, NY

Quick answers to common questions about the Brooklyn rental market.

How much is rent in Brooklyn?

The average rent in Brooklyn is $3,828 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Brooklyn?

Average rent prices in Brooklyn have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 14% since last year.

How does Brooklyn rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Brooklyn is 98% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,898 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Brooklyn?

To comfortably afford rent in Brooklyn, you'd need to earn approximately $153,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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