Last updated on October 27, 2026

Average rent in
Brooklyn Heights, New York, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Brooklyn Heights

$5,390/mo

increased by22%

vs previous year

The average rent in Brooklyn Heights is $5,390 per month as of October 2026. This is 184% above the national average rent, or $3,490 more per month.

$12.40

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Brooklyn Heights

49

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Brooklyn Heights rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Brooklyn Heights, New York, NY

Average rent prices in Brooklyn Heights have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 22% 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 Heights, New York, NY

Rent prices in Brooklyn Heights vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Brooklyn Heights is $5,230, whereas a house costs $5,445. 1-bedroom apartments in Brooklyn Heights run $4,985 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $6,400.

Listings

Studio

$3,975

No Change

14%

1 bedroom

$4,985

4%

23%

2 bedroom

$6,675

No Change

6%

3 bedroom

$10,222

4%

No Change

4 bedroom

$9,950

No Change

5%

Studio

Average rent

$3,975

Last year

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$4,985

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

23%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$6,675

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$10,222

Last 30 days

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$9,950

Last year

5%

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

Compare median rent prices in Brooklyn Heights and Chinatown by all bedroom counts and property types.

Brooklyn Heights

Median rent price$5,390
increased by184%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$5,047
increased by166%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Brooklyn Heights, New York, NY is 7% higher than the median rent in Chinatown, New York, NY.

Discover rentals in Brooklyn Heights, New York, NY

55 Hicks St #26 - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

Brooklyn Heights apartment for rent in New York

1 bed

1 bath

$3,750

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.
119 Montague St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Brooklyn Heights apartment for rent in New York

Residential Lease, Brooklyn, NY

119 Montague St #3, New York, NY 11201

2 beds

1 bath

$4,550

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.
Montague St #1A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2 beds

1 bath

$5,695

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.
Joralemon St #2B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Verified

2 beds

1 bath

$6,000

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Brooklyn Heights, New York, NY

Quick answers to common questions about the Brooklyn Heights rental market.

How much is rent in Brooklyn Heights?

The average rent in Brooklyn Heights is $5,390 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Brooklyn Heights?

Average rent prices in Brooklyn Heights have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 22% since last year.

How does Brooklyn Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Brooklyn Heights is 184% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $3,490 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Brooklyn Heights?

To comfortably afford rent in Brooklyn Heights, you'd need to earn approximately $216,000/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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