Last updated on June 6, 2026

Average rent in
Flatlands, New York, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Flatlands

$2,579/mo

decreased by26%

vs previous year

The average rent in Flatlands is $2,579 per month as of May 2026. This is 32% above the national average rent, or $629 more per month.

$3.38

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Flatlands

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Flatlands rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Flatlands, New York, NY

Average rent prices in Flatlands have increased by 10% over the last month and have decreased by 26% 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 Flatlands, New York, NY

Rent prices in Flatlands vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Flatlands is $3,256, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Flatlands run $2,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,900.

Listings

Studio

$3,200

6%

34%

1 bedroom

$2,495

10%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,966

2%

18%

3 bedroom

$3,800

5%

4%

4 bedroom

$3,600

2%

30%

Studio

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

34%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,966

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

18%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

30%

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

Compare median rent prices in Flatlands and Bergen Beach by all bedroom counts and property types.

Flatlands

Median rent price$2,579
increased by32%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,200
increased by64%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Flatlands, New York, NY is 19% lower than the median rent in Bergen Beach, New York, NY.

Discover rentals in Flatlands, New York, NY

1270 E 51st St - Photo 1 of 1

24m ago

Flatlands house for rent in New York

2 beds 1 bath

1270 E 51st St, New York, NY 11234

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

House for rent

1030 E 57th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Flatlands apartment for rent in New York

APARTMENT - Split Level - Brooklyn, NY

1030 E 57th St, New York, NY 11234

3 beds

1 bath

$3,200

Apartment for rent

2477 Nostrand Avenue #0 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Verified

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 4

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Frequently asked questions for Flatlands, New York, NY

Quick answers to common questions about the Flatlands rental market.

How much is rent in Flatlands?

The average rent in Flatlands is $2,579 per month as of May 30, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Flatlands?

Average rent prices in Flatlands have increased by 10% over the last month and have decreased by 26% since last year.

How does Flatlands rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Flatlands is 32% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $629 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Flatlands?

To comfortably afford rent in Flatlands, you'd need to earn approximately $103,000/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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