Last updated on July 28, 2026

Average rent in
Brooklyn Heights, New York, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Brooklyn Heights

$5,185/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Brooklyn Heights is $5,185 per month as of July 2026. This is 169% above the national average rent, or $3,255 more per month.

$13.09

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Brooklyn Heights

51

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Brooklyn Heights rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%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 2% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $4,994, whereas a house costs $5,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Brooklyn Heights run $4,750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $6,930.

Listings

Studio

$3,974

No Change

6%

1 bedroom

$4,762

7%

6%

2 bedroom

$7,002

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$9,750

7%

3%

4 bedroom

$20,000

75%

40%

Studio

Average rent

$3,974

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$4,762

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$7,002

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$9,750

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$20,000

Last 30 days

75%

Last year

40%

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$5,185
increased by169%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,897
increased by102%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Brooklyn Heights, New York, NY is 33% higher than the median rent in Chinatown, New York, NY.

Discover rentals in Brooklyn Heights, New York, NY

111 Hicks St - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

Brooklyn Heights house for rent in New York

House for rent

28 Remsen St - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

Brooklyn Heights house for rent in New York

28 Remsen St, New York, NY 11201

2 beds

1 bath

$1,970

House for rent

86 Court St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Brooklyn Heights apartment for rent in New York

APARTMENT - Other - Brooklyn, NY

86 Court St #2, New York, NY 11201

2 beds

1 bath

$3,600

Apartment for rent

Montague St #1A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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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 $5,185 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Brooklyn Heights?

Average rent prices in Brooklyn Heights have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Brooklyn Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Brooklyn Heights is 169% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $3,255 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 $207,000/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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