Last updated on August 14, 2026

Average rent in
Prospect Heights, New York, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Prospect Heights

$4,425/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Prospect Heights is $4,425 per month as of August 2026. This is 130% above the national average rent, or $2,500 more per month.

$29.05

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Prospect Heights

76

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Prospect Heights 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 Prospect Heights, New York, NY

Average rent prices in Prospect Heights have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 Prospect Heights, New York, NY

Rent prices in Prospect Heights vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Prospect Heights is $4,562, whereas a house costs $6,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Prospect Heights run $3,995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $5,146.

Listings

Studio

$3,352

1%

6%

1 bedroom

$3,970

No Change

6%

2 bedroom

$4,800

4%

1%

3 bedroom

$8,995

22%

No Change

4 bedroom

$1,990

24%

20%

Studio

Average rent

$3,352

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,970

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,800

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$8,995

Last 30 days

22%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,990

Last 30 days

24%

Last year

20%

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

Compare median rent prices in Prospect Heights and Bedford Stuyvesant by all bedroom counts and property types.

Prospect Heights

Median rent price$4,425
increased by130%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,000
increased by56%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Prospect Heights, New York, NY is 48% higher than the median rent in Bedford Stuyvesant, New York, NY.

Discover rentals in Prospect Heights, New York, NY

578 Bergen St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Prospect Heights townhouse for rent in New York

5 beds

3 baths

$5,000

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Prospect Heights, New York, NY

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

How much is rent in Prospect Heights?

The average rent in Prospect Heights is $4,425 per month as of August 8, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Prospect Heights?

Average rent prices in Prospect Heights have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.

How does Prospect Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Prospect Heights is 130% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,500 more per month.

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

To comfortably afford rent in Prospect Heights, you'd need to earn approximately $177,000/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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