Last updated on November 13, 2026

Average rent in
Greenwood Heights, New York, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Greenwood Heights

$3,420/mo

decreased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Greenwood Heights is $3,420 per month as of November 2026. This is 80% above the national average rent, or $1,520 more per month.

$7.84

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Greenwood Heights

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Greenwood Heights 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 Greenwood Heights, New York, NY

Average rent prices in Greenwood Heights have decreased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 10% 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 Greenwood Heights, New York, NY

Rent prices in Greenwood Heights vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Greenwood Heights is $3,400, whereas a house costs $4,275. 1-bedroom apartments in Greenwood Heights run $3,320 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,447.

Listings

Studio

$5,200

32%

20%

1 bedroom

$3,369

4%

2%

2 bedroom

$3,300

23%

9%

3 bedroom

$3,800

12%

16%

4 bedroom

$4,150

No Change

48%

Studio

Average rent

$5,200

Last 30 days

32%

Last year

20%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,369

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

23%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,150

Last year

48%

Carroll Gardens

Average rent

$5,000

Gowanus

Average rent

$4,832

Kensington

Average rent

$2,800

Prospect Park

Average rent

$3,450

Sunset Park

Average rent

$3,650

Windsor Terrace

Average rent

$3,700

Apartments

Average rent

$3,400

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

Condos

Average rent

$5,200

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

41%

Houses

Average rent

$4,275

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

30%

Rooms

Average rent

$2,280

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

Compare median rent prices in Greenwood Heights and Carroll Gardens by all bedroom counts and property types.

Greenwood Heights

Median rent price$3,420
increased by80%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$5,000
increased by163%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Greenwood Heights, New York, NY is 32% lower than the median rent in Carroll Gardens, New York, NY.

Discover rentals in Greenwood Heights, New York, NY

662 4th Ave #RR - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Greenwood Heights apartment for rent in New York

1 bed

1 bath

$2,050

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.
263 19th St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Greenwood Heights apartment for rent in New York

Residential Lease, Brooklyn, NY

263 19th St #1, New York, NY 11215

2 beds

1 bath

$3,950

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.
281 20th St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Greenwood Heights apartment for rent in New York

281 20th Street - 2

281 20th St #2, New York, NY 11215

3 beds

1 bath

$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.
635 4th Ave #1101 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Greenwood Heights apartment for rent in New York

1 bed

1 bath

$4,500

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.
225 34th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Greenwood Heights house for rent in New York

Rental, Brooklyn, NY

225 34th St, New York, NY 11232

Studio

0 baths

$4,100

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.
286 17th St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

Greenwood Heights apartment for rent in New York

Residential Income, Brooklyn, NY

286 17th St #2, New York, NY 11215

1 bed

1 bath

$3,875

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.
180 19th St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Greenwood Heights condo for rent in New York

Residential, Brooklyn, NY

180 19th St #2, New York, NY 11232

1 bed

1 bath

$3,750

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.
4th Ave #1112 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2 beds

2 baths

$5,800

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.
4th Ave #1000 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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1 bed

1 bath

$3,666

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.
635 4th Ave #1101 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Greenwood Heights apartment for rent in New York

1 bed

1 bath

$4,500

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.
4th Ave #1000 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Verified

1 bed

1 bath

$3,666

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.
4th Ave #1112 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Verified

2 beds

2 baths

$5,800

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.
185 18th St #510 - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

Greenwood Heights condo for rent in New York

Residential, Brooklyn, NY

185 18th St #510, New York, NY 11215

1 bed

1 bath

$3,580

Price dropped $100Fees 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.
178 30th St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Greenwood Heights apartment for rent in New York

1 bed

1 bath

$2,699

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.
286 17th St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

Greenwood Heights apartment for rent in New York

Residential Income, Brooklyn, NY

286 17th St #2, New York, NY 11215

1 bed

1 bath

$3,875

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.
185 18th St #510 - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

Greenwood Heights condo for rent in New York

Residential, Brooklyn, NY

185 18th St #510, New York, NY 11215

1 bed

1 bath

$3,580

Price dropped $100Fees 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.
178 30th St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Greenwood Heights apartment for rent in New York

1 bed

1 bath

$2,699

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.
225 34th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Greenwood Heights house for rent in New York

Rental, Brooklyn, NY

225 34th St, New York, NY 11232

Studio

0 baths

$4,100

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 Greenwood Heights, New York, NY

Quick answers to common questions about the Greenwood Heights rental market.

How much is rent in Greenwood Heights?

The average rent in Greenwood Heights is $3,420 per month as of November 7, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Greenwood Heights?

Average rent prices in Greenwood Heights have decreased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.

How does Greenwood Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Greenwood Heights is 80% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,520 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Greenwood Heights?

To comfortably afford rent in Greenwood Heights, you'd need to earn approximately $137,000/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).