Last updated on September 30, 2026

Average rent in
Midwood, New York, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Midwood

$2,884/mo

increased by18%

vs previous year

The average rent in Midwood is $2,884 per month as of September 2026. This is 52% above the national average rent, or $984 more per month.

$2.30

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Midwood

22

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Midwood 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 Midwood, New York, NY

Average rent prices in Midwood have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 18% 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 Midwood, New York, NY

Rent prices in Midwood vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Midwood is $2,893, whereas a house costs $3,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Midwood run $2,884 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,195.

Listings

Studio

$2,400

49%

81%

1 bedroom

$2,750

8%

43%

2 bedroom

$2,850

8%

23%

3 bedroom

$3,450

53%

16%

4 bedroom

$4,950

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

49%

Last year

81%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

43%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,850

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

23%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,450

Last 30 days

53%

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,950

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

Compare median rent prices in Midwood and Bensonhurst by all bedroom counts and property types.

Midwood

Median rent price$2,884
increased by52%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,750
increased by45%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Midwood, New York, NY is 5% higher than the median rent in Bensonhurst, New York, NY.

Discover rentals in Midwood, New York, NY

1360 Ocean Pkwy #1G - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Midwood apartment for rent in New York

$1,775 - Huge Studio Apartment with Doorman and Pool

1360 Ocean Pkwy #1G, New York, NY 11230

Studio

1 bath

$1,775

1581 Mcdonald Ave #2F - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Midwood house for rent in New York

Rental, Brooklyn, NY

1581 Mcdonald Ave #2F, New York, NY 11230

Studio

0 baths

$2,000

1170 Ocean Pkwy #5L - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Midwood apartment for rent in New York

1224 E 9th St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Midwood apartment for rent in New York

Rental, Brooklyn, NY

1224 E 9th St #2, New York, NY 11230

2 beds

1 bath

$2,800

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Frequently asked questions for Midwood, New York, NY

Quick answers to common questions about the Midwood rental market.

How much is rent in Midwood?

The average rent in Midwood is $2,884 per month as of September 26, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Midwood?

Average rent prices in Midwood have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 18% since last year.

How does Midwood rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Midwood is 52% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $984 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Midwood?

To comfortably afford rent in Midwood, you'd need to earn approximately $115,000/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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