Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 1, 2026
Average rent in
Brooklyn, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on November 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Brooklyn
$4,000/mo
12%vs previous year
The average rent in Brooklyn is $4,000 per month as of October 2026. This is 111% above the national average rent, or $2,100 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Brooklyn
1,952
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Brooklyn rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Brooklyn, NY
Average rent prices in Brooklyn have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 12% 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 $4,145, whereas a house costs $4,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Brooklyn run $4,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,975.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,750 | No Change |  1% | |
1 bedroom | $4,200 | No Change | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $4,973 | No Change | 15% | |
3 bedroom | $4,000 | - | 44% | |
4 bedroom | $1,750 | - | 59% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Brooklyn Heights | $5,500 | |
Ocean Hill | $3,600 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $4,145 | No Change | 10% | |
Condos | $4,950 | - | 5% | |
Houses | $4,500 | - | 32% | |
Rooms | $1,730 | - | 15% |
Studio
Average rent
$3,750
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$4,200
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,973
Last year
15%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,000
Last year
44%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last year
59%
Brooklyn Heights
Average rent
$5,500
Ocean Hill
Average rent
$3,600
Apartments
Average rent
$4,145
Last year
10%
Condos
Average rent
$4,950
Last year
5%
Houses
Average rent
$4,500
Last year
32%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,730
Last year
15%
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
111%higher than the national median
18%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Brooklyn, NY is 78% higher than the median rent in Bayonne, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,250
6%$2,550
9%$3,700
1%$2,975
6%$2,565
$3,900
3%$2,826
3%$4,690
6%$2,852
2%$2,725
9%$3,434
8%$2,550
14%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 | 15% higher |
| Groceries | 13% higher |
| Health | 31% higher |
| Housing | 184% higher |
| Transportation | 10% higher |
| Utilities | 14% higher |
Discover rentals in Brooklyn, NY
5d+ ago
Bushwick apartment for rent in New York
267 Covert St #C2-4, New York, NY 11207
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
East Flatbush apartment for rent in New York
E 54th St #L1, New York, NY 11203
3 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
12h ago
529 Monroe Street, New York, NY 11221
1 bed
1 bath
$1,254–$1,530
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available May 18
5d+ ago
Greenpoint apartment for rent in New York
120 India St #122, New York, NY 11222
1 bed
1 bath
$1,260
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 17
5d+ ago
Fort Greene house for rent in New York
660 Fulton St, New York, NY 11217
Studio
0 baths
$28,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Williamsburg house for rent in New York
110 N 1st St, New York, NY 11249
4 beds
3.5 baths
$27,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Williamsburg condo for rent in New York
110 N 1st St #PHB, New York, NY 11249
4 beds
4 baths
$27,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Williamsburg house for rent in New York
3 Wythe Ln #TH, New York, NY 11249
4 beds
4 baths
$25,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
13h ago
Verified
175 Kent Ave, New York, NY 11249
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,042–$7,475
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
111 Lawrence St, New York, NY 11201
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,360–$6,550
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
180 Montague St, New York, NY 11201
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$4,635–$14,420
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
239 N 9th St, New York, NY 11211
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,576–$8,571
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
111 Lawrence St, New York, NY 11201
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,360–$6,550
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
239 N 9th St, New York, NY 11211
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,576–$8,571
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$3,263
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$3,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
175 Kent Ave, New York, NY 11249
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,042–$7,475
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
111 Lawrence St, New York, NY 11201
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,360–$6,550
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
180 Montague St, New York, NY 11201
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$4,635–$14,420
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
237 Howard Ave #1A, New York, NY 11233
1 bed
1 bath
$2,600
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 17
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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 $4,000 per month as of October 31, 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 12% since last year.
How does Brooklyn rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Brooklyn is 111% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,100 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 $160,000/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).