Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Average rent in
Brooklyn, NY

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Brooklyn, NY is $3,725. This is +96%, or $1,824, higher than the national average.

$8.43

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,725

increased by1%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

2,277

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Brooklyn, NY is $3,725. This is +96%, or $1,824, higher than the national average.

$8.43

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

8%
24%
36%
18%
14%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

At this time, we don't have information to generate a distribution. Please check back soon.

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Brooklyn, NY

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Brooklyn, NY have decreased by 77% in the last month and have increased by 1% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Brooklyn, NY

The monthly rent for an apartment in Brooklyn, NY is $4,086. A 1-bedroom apartment in Brooklyn, NY costs about $4,190 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $4,960. Houses for rent in Brooklyn, NY are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,250.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$4,120

-

7%

2 bedroom

$4,800

71%

11%

3 bedroom

$3,700

No Change

3%

4 bedroom

$1,650

-

62%

Studio

$3,595

-

15%

Studio

Average rent

$3,595

Last year

15%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$4,120

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,800

Last 30 days

71%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,700

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last year

62%

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.

Compare rent prices in Brooklyn, NY to other cities

Median rent prices in Brooklyn, NY for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bayonne, NJ.

Brooklyn

Median rent price$3,725
increased by96%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,300
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Brooklyn, NY is 62% higher than the median rent in Bayonne, NJ.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

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Canadian Rent Report

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Annual Rent Report

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Average rent in
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Bayonne

$2,300

decreased by18%

Last year

Cliffside Park

$2,599

decreased by20%

Last year

Edgewater

$3,550

decreased by6%

Last year

Fort Lee

$2,898

decreased by5%

Last year

Harrison

$2,575

increased by10%

Last year

Hoboken

$4,000

increased by28%

Last year

Jersey City

$2,925

decreased by2%

Last year

New York

$4,401

decreased by4%

Last year

North Bergen

$2,825

increased by7%

Last year

Secaucus

$2,724

decreased by24%

Last year

Weehawken

$3,500

increased by5%

Last year

West New York

$2,600

decreased by15%

Last year

Cost of living in
Brooklyn, NY

The overall cost of living in Brooklyn, NY is 61% higher than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

15% higher

Groceries

13% higher

Health

28% higher

Housing

177% higher

Transportation

15% higher

Utilities

15% higher

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