Last updated on September 16, 2026

Average rent in
Bensonhurst, New York, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Bensonhurst

$2,800/mo

increased by40%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bensonhurst is $2,800 per month as of September 2026. This is 47% above the national average rent, or $900 more per month.

$3.00

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bensonhurst

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bensonhurst rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Bensonhurst, New York, NY

Average rent prices in Bensonhurst have decreased by 13% over the last month and have increased by 40% 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 Bensonhurst, New York, NY

Rent prices in Bensonhurst vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bensonhurst is $3,150, whereas a house costs $3,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Bensonhurst run $2,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,850.

Listings

Studio

$3,200

12%

4%

1 bedroom

$2,600

7%

52%

2 bedroom

$3,000

6%

58%

3 bedroom

$3,300

2%

14%

4 bedroom

$4,500

11%

28%

Studio

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

52%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

58%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

28%

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

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

Bensonhurst

Median rent price$2,800
increased by47%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,000
increased by58%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bensonhurst, New York, NY is 7% lower than the median rent in Bay Ridge, New York, NY.

Discover rentals in Bensonhurst, New York, NY

1687 86th St #2F - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Bensonhurst apartment for rent in New York

1 bed

1 bath

$1,900

1409 W 4th St #6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Bensonhurst apartment for rent in New York

1923 Bay Ridge Pkwy #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Bensonhurst apartment for rent in New York

Rental, Brooklyn, NY

1923 Bay Ridge Pkwy #2, New York, NY 11204

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

1678 Bay Ridge Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

6h ago

Bensonhurst apartment for rent in New York

Rental, Brooklyn, NY

1678 Bay Ridge Ave #2, New York, NY 11204

3 beds

1 bath

$3,200

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Frequently asked questions for Bensonhurst, New York, NY

Quick answers to common questions about the Bensonhurst rental market.

How much is rent in Bensonhurst?

The average rent in Bensonhurst is $2,800 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bensonhurst?

Average rent prices in Bensonhurst have decreased by 13% over the last month and have increased by 40% since last year.

How does Bensonhurst rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bensonhurst is 47% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $900 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Bensonhurst?

To comfortably afford rent in Bensonhurst, you'd need to earn approximately $112,000/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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