Last updated on November 6, 2026

Average rent in
Fort Greene, New York, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Fort Greene

$4,502/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fort Greene is $4,502 per month as of October 2026. This is 137% above the national average rent, or $2,602 more per month.

$24.65

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fort Greene

92

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fort Greene 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 Fort Greene, New York, NY

Average rent prices in Fort Greene have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 Fort Greene, New York, NY

Rent prices in Fort Greene vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fort Greene is $4,528, whereas a house costs $5,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Fort Greene run $4,590 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $7,131.

Listings

Studio

$3,771

No Change

No Change

1 bedroom

$4,531

No Change

1%

2 bedroom

$6,950

2%

16%

3 bedroom

$5,937

14%

34%

4 bedroom

$1,990

No Change

72%

Studio

Average rent

$3,771

Last year

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$4,531

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$6,950

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,937

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

34%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,990

Last year

72%

Boerum Hill

Average rent

$5,150

Civic Center

Average rent

$5,700

Downtown Brooklyn

Average rent

$4,634

Dumbo

Average rent

$8,339

Little Italy

Average rent

$7,495

Prospect Heights

Average rent

$3,942

Apartments

Average rent

$4,528

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

Condos

Average rent

$6,800

Last year

24%

Houses

Average rent

$5,450

Last year

39%

Rooms

Average rent

$1,865

Last year

45%

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

Compare median rent prices in Fort Greene and Boerum Hill by all bedroom counts and property types.

Fort Greene

Median rent price$4,502
increased by137%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$5,150
increased by171%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fort Greene, New York, NY is 13% lower than the median rent in Boerum Hill, New York, NY.

Discover rentals in Fort Greene, New York, NY

13 N Elliott Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Fort Greene apartment for rent in New York

2 beds

2 baths

$4,800

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.
415 Carlton Ave #F - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Fort Greene condo for rent in New York

Residential, Brooklyn, NY

415 Carlton Ave #F, New York, NY 11238

2 beds

2 baths

$5,000

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.
392 Adelphi St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Fort Greene apartment for rent in New York

3 beds

1 bath

$5,875

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.
32 Greene Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Fort Greene apartment for rent in New York

Residential Lease, New York City, NY

32 Greene Ave #1, New York, NY 11238

3 beds

1 bath

$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.
660 Fulton St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Fort Greene house for rent in New York

Rental, Brooklyn, NY

660 Fulton St, New York, NY 11217

Studio

0 baths

$28,000

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.
151 South Elliott Place - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.6

Excellent

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151 South Elliott Place

151 S Elliott Pl #2175, New York, NY 11217

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$5,360–$7,870

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.
The Everly - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

21h ago

8.4

Very good

The Everly

180 Ashland Pl, New York, NY 11217

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,609–$7,580

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.
Ashland Pl #4101 - Photo 1 of 1
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5d+ ago

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Studio

1 bath

$7,500

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Ashland Pl #4101 - Photo 1 of 1
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5d+ ago

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Studio

1 bath

$7,500

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Rockwell Pl #1427L - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

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Studio

1 bath

$4,095

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Ashland Pl #PH3 - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

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1 bed

1 bath

$5,575

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.
Ashland Pl #4006 - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

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Studio

1 bath

$3,579

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.
Rockwell Pl #1530 - Photo 1 of 1
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5d+ ago

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Studio

1 bath

$3,263

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Ashland Pl #4006 - Photo 1 of 1
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5d+ ago

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Studio

1 bath

$3,579

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6th Ave #4304 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Studio

1 bath

$3,515

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6th Ave #4916 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Studio

1 bath

$3,750

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Rockwell Pl #1530 - Photo 1 of 1
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5d+ ago

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Studio

1 bath

$3,263

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Rockwell Pl #1427L - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

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Studio

1 bath

$4,095

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.
Ashland Pl #4006 - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

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Studio

1 bath

$3,579

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Ashland Pl #24B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Studio

1 bath

$3,936

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Fort Greene, New York, NY

Quick answers to common questions about the Fort Greene rental market.

How much is rent in Fort Greene?

The average rent in Fort Greene is $4,502 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fort Greene?

Average rent prices in Fort Greene have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Fort Greene rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fort Greene is 137% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,602 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Fort Greene?

To comfortably afford rent in Fort Greene, you'd need to earn approximately $180,000/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).