Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 29, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on June 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Downtown Brooklyn
$4,590/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Downtown Brooklyn is $4,590 per month as of June 2026. This is 135% above the national average rent, or $2,640 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downtown Brooklyn
157
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 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 $4,495, whereas a house costs $6,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Brooklyn run $4,370 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $5,840.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,650 |  1% | 1% | |
1 bedroom | $4,359 | No Change | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $5,927 | No Change | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $7,155 | No Change | 16% | |
4 bedroom | $11,500 | No Change | 96% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bowery | $6,262 | |
Chinatown | $4,347 | |
Fort Greene | $4,568 | |
Park Slope | $4,750 | |
Prospect Heights | $4,250 | |
Tribeca | $6,995 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $4,495 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $5,139 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $6,000 | 55% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$3,650
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$4,359
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$5,927
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$7,155
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
16%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$11,500
Last year
96%
Bowery
Average rent
$6,262
Chinatown
Average rent
$4,347
Fort Greene
Average rent
$4,568
Park Slope
Average rent
$4,750
Prospect Heights
Average rent
$4,250
Tribeca
Average rent
$6,995
Apartments
Average rent
$4,495
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$5,139
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$6,000
Last 30 days
55%
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
135%higher than the national median
221%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY is 27% lower than the median rent in Bowery, New York, NY.
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1–2 beds
1–2 baths
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1 bed
1 bath
$3,100
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1 bath
$3,850
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1–2 beds
1 bath
$3,950–$4,080
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3 baths
$15,000
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343 Gold St, New York, NY 11201
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,068–$8,266
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2 baths
$9,800
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214 Duffield St, New York, NY 11201
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$4,262–$7,465
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343 Gold St, New York, NY 11201
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,068–$8,266
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214 Duffield St, New York, NY 11201
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$4,262–$7,465
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Studio
1 bath
$3,300
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Studio
1 bath
$3,550
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2d ago
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Studio
1 bath
$3,300
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Studio
1 bath
$3,550
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Studio
1 bath
$3,700
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1 bed
1 bath
$4,350
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1h ago
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343 Gold St, New York, NY 11201
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,068–$8,266
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
214 Duffield St, New York, NY 11201
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$7,465
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
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Studio
1 bath
$3,300
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2d ago
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2 beds
1 bath
$5,300
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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 $4,590 per month as of June 27, 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 3% since last year.
How does Downtown Brooklyn rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downtown Brooklyn is 135% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,640 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 $184,000/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).