Bedroom count
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Last updated on November 12, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on November 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Downtown Brooklyn
$4,618/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Downtown Brooklyn is $4,618 per month as of November 2026. This is 143% above the national average rent, or $2,718 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downtown Brooklyn
150
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 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 increased by 3% 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 $4,618, whereas a house costs $5,325. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Brooklyn run $4,428 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $5,842.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,657 | No Change | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $4,411 | No Change | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $5,938 | No Change | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $7,978 | No Change |  1% | |
4 bedroom | $9,725 | 7% | 15% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bowery | $6,450 | |
Chinatown | $5,500 | |
Fort Greene | $4,531 | |
Park Slope | $4,997 | |
Prospect Heights | $3,942 | |
Tribeca | $7,500 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $4,618 | No Change | 3% | |
Condos | $4,800 | No Change | 2% | |
Houses | $5,325 | 24% | 213% |
Studio
Average rent
$3,657
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$4,411
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$5,938
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$7,978
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$9,725
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
15%
Bowery
Average rent
$6,450
Chinatown
Average rent
$5,500
Fort Greene
Average rent
$4,531
Park Slope
Average rent
$4,997
Prospect Heights
Average rent
$3,942
Tribeca
Average rent
$7,500
Apartments
Average rent
$4,618
Last year
3%
Condos
Average rent
$4,800
Last year
2%
Houses
Average rent
$5,325
Last 30 days
24%
Last year
213%
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
143%higher than the national median
239%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY is 28% lower than the median rent in Bowery, New York, NY.
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5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$3,500
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$3,675
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.Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
150 Lawrence St #2213, New York, NY 11201
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,980–$5,470
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.Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
72 Willoughby St #1977, New York, NY 11201
1–2 beds
1 bath
$4,070–$4,670
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
540 Fulton St, New York, NY 11201
2–3 beds
2 baths
$9,007–$13,805
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Brooklyn house for rent in New York
138 Willoughby St #45D, New York, NY 11201
3 beds
3 baths
$13,500
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$9,800
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Brooklyn condo for rent in New York
138 Willoughby St #45H, New York, NY 11201
2 beds
2 baths
$9,750
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.Condo for rent
6h ago
Verified
111 Lawrence St, New York, NY 11201
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,128–$6,445
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$4,927
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.Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$6,088
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.Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$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.Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
111 Lawrence St, New York, NY 11201
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,128–$6,445
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,116
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$7,203
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$3,561
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.Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
111 Lawrence St, New York, NY 11201
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,128–$6,445
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$4,927
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$7,203
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$4,988
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.Apartment for rent
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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 $4,618 per month as of November 7, 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 increased by 3% since last year.
How does Downtown Brooklyn rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downtown Brooklyn is 143% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,718 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).