Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
Bay Ridge, New York, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Bay Ridge

$3,175/mo

increased by17%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bay Ridge is $3,175 per month as of October 2026. This is 67% above the national average rent, or $1,275 more per month.

$3.23

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bay Ridge

51

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bay Ridge rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Bay Ridge, New York, NY

Average rent prices in Bay Ridge have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 17% 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 Bay Ridge, New York, NY

Rent prices in Bay Ridge vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bay Ridge is $2,947, whereas a house costs $3,437. 1-bedroom apartments in Bay Ridge run $2,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,000.

Listings

Studio

$4,750

No Change

27%

1 bedroom

$2,562

4%

35%

2 bedroom

$3,235

No Change

10%

3 bedroom

$3,500

22%

3%

4 bedroom

$3,950

No Change

10%

Studio

Average rent

$4,750

Last year

27%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,562

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

35%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,235

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

22%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,950

Last year

10%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Bay Ridge, New York, 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 Bay Ridge, New York, NY compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Bay Ridge and Bath Beach by all bedroom counts and property types.

Bay Ridge

Median rent price$3,175
increased by67%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,250
increased by71%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bay Ridge, New York, NY is 2% lower than the median rent in Bath Beach, New York, NY.

Average rent in nearby neighborhoods

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Bath Beach

$3,250

increased by20%
Last year
Bensonhurst

$3,200

increased by7%
Last year
Borough Park

$4,050

increased by14%
Last year
Dyker Heights

$3,300

increased by36%
Last year
Fort Hamilton

$3,500

N/A
Last year
Sunset Park

$4,500

increased by41%
Last year

Discover rentals in Bay Ridge, New York, NY

9031 Fort Hamilton Pkwy #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Bay Ridge apartment for rent in New York

9031 Fort Hamilton Pkwy #4, New York, NY 11209

1 bed

1 bath

$2,000

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.
353 87th St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Bay Ridge apartment for rent in New York

$2,000 - 1 bedroom in 11209 zip code includes gas, heat and hot & cold water

353 87th St #1, New York, NY 11209

1 bed

1 bath

$2,000

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.
9901 3rd Ave #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Bay Ridge apartment for rent in New York

9901 3rd Ave #3, New York, NY 11209

1 bed

1 bath

$2,000

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.
348 85th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Bay Ridge house for rent in New York

Residential Lease, Brooklyn, NY

348 85th St, New York, NY 11209

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Bay Ridge, New York, NY

Quick answers to common questions about the Bay Ridge rental market.

How much is rent in Bay Ridge?

The average rent in Bay Ridge is $3,175 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bay Ridge?

Average rent prices in Bay Ridge have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 17% since last year.

How does Bay Ridge rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bay Ridge is 67% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,275 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Bay Ridge?

To comfortably afford rent in Bay Ridge, you'd need to earn approximately $127,000/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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