Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 15, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on May 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Downtown Brooklyn
$4,690/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Downtown Brooklyn is $4,690 per month as of May 2026. This is 141% above the national average rent, or $2,740 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downtown Brooklyn
156
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Downtown Brooklyn rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY
Average rent prices in Downtown Brooklyn have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY
Rent prices in Downtown Brooklyn vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Brooklyn is $4,524, whereas a house costs $5,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Brooklyn run $4,395 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $5,843.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,615 |  1% | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $4,427 | 1% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $5,843 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $8,064 | 7% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $11,500 | No Change | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bowery | $6,045 | |
Chinatown | $3,800 | |
Fort Greene | $4,455 | |
Park Slope | $4,400 | |
Prospect Heights | $4,250 | |
Tribeca | $6,995 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $4,524 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $5,278 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $5,250 | 71% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$3,615
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$4,427
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$5,843
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$8,064
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$11,500
Bowery
Average rent
$6,045
Chinatown
Average rent
$3,800
Fort Greene
Average rent
$4,455
Park Slope
Average rent
$4,400
Prospect Heights
Average rent
$4,250
Tribeca
Average rent
$6,995
Apartments
Average rent
$4,524
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$5,278
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$5,250
Last 30 days
71%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Downtown Brooklyn, 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 Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Downtown Brooklyn and Bowery by all bedroom counts and property types.
Downtown Brooklyn
141%higher than the national median
210%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY is 22% lower than the median rent in Bowery, New York, NY.
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1 bed
1 bath
$2,900
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1 bath
$3,525
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1 bath
$3,850
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1 bath
$3,950
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$15,000
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5d+ ago
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138 Willoughby St #68B, New York, NY 11201
2 beds
2 baths
$11,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
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2 beds
2 baths
$9,800
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7h ago
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214 Duffield St, New York, NY 11201
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,271–$5,781
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7h ago
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343 Gold St, New York, NY 11201
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,165–$8,827
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3d ago
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2 beds
2 baths
$7,626
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3d ago
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3 beds
2 baths
$7,155
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3d ago
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2 beds
1 bath
$4,984
Condo for rent
3d ago
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2 beds
1 bath
$5,815
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,085
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
214 Duffield St, New York, NY 11201
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,271–$5,781
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
343 Gold St, New York, NY 11201
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,165–$8,827
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$7,155
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Frequently asked questions for Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY
Quick answers to common questions about the Downtown Brooklyn rental market.
How much is rent in Downtown Brooklyn?
The average rent in Downtown Brooklyn is $4,690 per month as of May 9, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downtown Brooklyn?
Average rent prices in Downtown Brooklyn have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.
How does Downtown Brooklyn rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downtown Brooklyn is 141% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,740 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Downtown Brooklyn?
To comfortably afford rent in Downtown Brooklyn, you'd need to earn approximately $188,000/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).