Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
Bensonhurst, New York, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Bensonhurst

$3,200/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bensonhurst is $3,200 per month as of October 2026. This is 68% above the national average rent, or $1,300 more per month.

$2.03

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bensonhurst

22

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bensonhurst 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 Bensonhurst, New York, NY

Average rent prices in Bensonhurst have increased by 25% over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 $3,025, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Bensonhurst run $2,412 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,995.

Listings

Studio

$3,200

9%

18%

1 bedroom

$2,600

11%

23%

2 bedroom

$2,989

12%

25%

3 bedroom

$3,500

No Change

8%

4 bedroom

$4,999

466%

23%

Studio

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

18%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

23%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,989

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

25%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,999

Last 30 days

466%

Last year

23%

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$3,200
increased by68%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,175
increased by67%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bensonhurst, New York, NY is 1% higher than the median rent in Bay Ridge, New York, NY.

Average rent in nearby neighborhoods

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Bay Ridge

$3,175

increased by17%
Last year
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$4,050

increased by14%
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$3,300

increased by36%
Last year
Gravesend

$3,462

increased by2%
Last year
Kensington

$2,800

Flat
Last year
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$3,045

increased by22%
Last year

Discover rentals in Bensonhurst, New York, NY

2155 82nd St ##3n - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Bensonhurst apartment for rent in New York

2155 82nd St ##3n, New York, NY 11214

Studio

1 bath

$1,800

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.
1869 83rd St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Bensonhurst apartment for rent in New York

1869 83rd St, New York, NY 11214

1 bed

1 bath

$1,800

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.
2035 Bay Ridge Pkwy #2R - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Bensonhurst apartment for rent in New York

Rental, Brooklyn, NY

2035 Bay Ridge Pkwy #2R, New York, NY 11204

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

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.
2059 71st St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Bensonhurst apartment for rent in New York

Rental, Brooklyn, NY

2059 71st St #3, New York, NY 11204

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 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 $3,200 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bensonhurst?

Average rent prices in Bensonhurst have increased by 25% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.

How does Bensonhurst rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bensonhurst is 68% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,300 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 $128,000/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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