Last updated on August 2, 2026

Average rent in
East New York, New York, NY

Median rent

Median rent in East New York

$2,900/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in East New York is $2,900 per month as of August 2026. This is 49% above the national average rent, or $960 more per month.

$2.13

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in East New York

42

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of East New York rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in East New York, New York, NY

Average rent prices in East New York have decreased by 3% 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 East New York, New York, NY

Rent prices in East New York vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in East New York is $2,900, whereas a house costs $3,349. 1-bedroom apartments in East New York run $2,720 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,900.

Listings

Studio

$3,625

11%

20%

1 bedroom

$2,686

1%

53%

2 bedroom

$2,900

No Change

9%

3 bedroom

$3,500

No Change

1%

4 bedroom

$3,753

2%

32%

Studio

Average rent

$3,625

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

20%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,686

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

53%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,753

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

32%

The table above reflects average rent prices in East New York, 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 East New York, New York, NY compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in East New York and Brownsville by all bedroom counts and property types.

East New York

Median rent price$2,900
increased by49%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,200
increased by65%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in East New York, New York, NY is 9% lower than the median rent in Brownsville, New York, NY.

Discover rentals in East New York, New York, NY

237 Fountain Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East New York apartment for rent in New York

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 29

8610 Apartmentatlantic Ave #1L - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East New York apartment for rent in New York

This appatment makes renting easy, fast, secure & affordable.

8610 Apartmentatlantic Ave #1L, New York, NY 11208

2 beds

1 bath

$2,350

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 27

Livonia Ave & Bradford St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East New York apartment for rent in New York

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 1

742 New Lots Ave #2F - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East New York apartment for rent in New York

MULTI_FAMILY - Brooklyn, NY

742 New Lots Ave #2F, New York, NY 11207

3 beds

1 bath

$2,700

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for East New York, New York, NY

Quick answers to common questions about the East New York rental market.

How much is rent in East New York?

The average rent in East New York is $2,900 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in East New York?

Average rent prices in East New York have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does East New York rent compare to the national average?

Rent in East New York is 49% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $960 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in East New York?

To comfortably afford rent in East New York, you'd need to earn approximately $116,000/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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