Average Rent in Brooklyn, NY and Rent Price Trends

Rent price summary for
Brooklyn, NY

As of August 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Brooklyn, NY is $4,000. This is +100% higher than the national average.

$8.38

average price per square foot

Median rent

$4,000

22%

over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

1,779

for rent on Zumper.com

As of August 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Brooklyn, NY is $4,000. This is +100% higher than the national average.

$8.38

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

19%

40%

21%

16%

$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 comparables in
Brooklyn, NY
The monthly rent for an apartment in Brooklyn, NY is $4,105. A 1-bedroom apartment in Brooklyn, NY costs about $4,095 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $4,695. Houses for rent in Brooklyn, NY are cheaper, with an average monthly cost of $3,600.


1 bedroom	$4,000	-	21%
2 bedroom	$4,662	No Change	43%
3 bedroom	$4,150	No Change	23%
4 bedroom	$1,755	-	140%
Studio	$3,595	-	14%

		Comparables
Brooklyn Heights	$4,772
Ocean Hill	$3,000


Apartments	$4,105	No Change	No Change
Condos	$5,000	No Change	No Change
Houses	$3,600	-	No Change
Rooms	$1,275	-	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$3,595

Last year

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last year

21%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,662

Last year

43%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,150

Last year

23%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,755

Last year

140%

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$4,000

100%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,387

19%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Brooklyn, NY is 68% higher than the median rent in Bayonne, NJ.

More data insights and reports

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Average rent in
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Bayonne

$2,387

11%

Last year

Cliffside Park

$2,975

Last year

Edgewater

$3,488

Last year

Fort Lee

$3,200

Last year

Harrison

$2,500

10%

Last year

Hoboken

$3,750

10%

Last year

Jersey City

$2,990

Last year

New York

$4,380

Last year

North Bergen

$2,750

Last year

Secaucus

$2,515

24%

Last year

Weehawken

$3,500

Last year

West New York

$3,140

17%

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.