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Property type
Last updated on August 13, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on August 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Downtown Brooklyn
$4,623/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Downtown Brooklyn is $4,623 per month as of August 2026. This is 140% above the national average rent, or $2,698 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downtown Brooklyn
168
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 remained the same 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 $4,600, whereas a house costs $4,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Brooklyn run $4,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $5,843.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,654 | No Change | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $4,405 | No Change |  1% | |
2 bedroom | $5,900 |  1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $8,595 | 4% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $16,000 | No Change | 115% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bowery | $6,121 | |
Chinatown | $3,897 | |
Fort Greene | $4,724 | |
Park Slope | $4,995 | |
Prospect Heights | $4,425 | |
Tribeca | $7,277 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $4,600 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $4,984 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,700 | 11% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$3,654
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
1 bedroom
Average rent
$4,405
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$5,900
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$8,595
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$16,000
Last year
115%
Bowery
Average rent
$6,121
Chinatown
Average rent
$3,897
Fort Greene
Average rent
$4,724
Park Slope
Average rent
$4,995
Prospect Heights
Average rent
$4,425
Tribeca
Average rent
$7,277
Apartments
Average rent
$4,600
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$4,984
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$4,700
Last 30 days
11%
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
140%higher than the national median
218%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY is 24% lower than the median rent in Bowery, New York, NY.
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1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,090–$5,320
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1 bed
1 bath
$3,100
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1–2 beds
1 bath
$3,630–$4,110
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$3,850
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138 Willoughby St #45D, New York, NY 11201
3 beds
3 baths
$13,500
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3 baths
$12,999
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8h ago
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343 Gold St, New York, NY 11201
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,605–$6,980
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5d+ ago
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2 beds
2 baths
$9,800
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1d ago
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111 Lawrence St, New York, NY 11201
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,400–$6,765
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2h ago
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214 Duffield St, New York, NY 11201
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,754–$8,040
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6h ago
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Studio
1 bath
$3,392
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5d+ ago
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2 beds
1 bath
$5,300
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5d+ ago
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2 beds
2 baths
$6,000
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5d+ ago
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3 beds
2 baths
$7,900
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5d+ ago
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2 beds
1 bath
$5,169
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1d ago
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111 Lawrence St, New York, NY 11201
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,400–$6,765
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2h ago
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214 Duffield St, New York, NY 11201
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,754–$8,040
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
343 Gold St, New York, NY 11201
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,605–$6,980
Price drop
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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 $4,623 per month as of August 8, 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 remained the same since last year.
How does Downtown Brooklyn rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downtown Brooklyn is 140% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,698 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 $185,000/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).