Last updated on October 27, 2026

Average rent in
Williamsburg, New York, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Williamsburg

$4,974/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Williamsburg is $4,974 per month as of October 2026. This is 162% above the national average rent, or $3,074 more per month.

$11.76

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Williamsburg

226

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Williamsburg rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Williamsburg, New York, NY

Average rent prices in Williamsburg have increased by 3% 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 Williamsburg, New York, NY

Rent prices in Williamsburg vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Williamsburg is $4,925, whereas a house costs $6,397. 1-bedroom apartments in Williamsburg run $4,825 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $6,000.

Listings

Studio

$3,996

1%

7%

1 bedroom

$4,850

No Change

4%

2 bedroom

$6,200

12%

23%

3 bedroom

$6,075

No Change

12%

4 bedroom

$2,230

No Change

50%

Studio

Average rent

$3,996

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$4,850

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$6,200

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

23%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$6,075

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,230

Last year

50%

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

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

Williamsburg

Median rent price$4,974
increased by162%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,995
increased by58%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Williamsburg, New York, NY is 66% higher than the median rent in Bedford Stuyvesant, New York, NY.

Discover rentals in Williamsburg, New York, NY

375 Grand St - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

9.3

Excellent

375 Grand St

475 Grand Street ##3B/1, New York, NY 11211

5 beds

2 baths

$2,100

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.
392 S 5th St #18 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Williamsburg apartment for rent in New York

Rental, Brooklyn, NY

392 S 5th St #18, New York, NY 11211

2 beds

1 bath

$3,500

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.
871 Grand St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Williamsburg apartment for rent in New York

2 beds

1 bath

$3,500

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.
48 South 6th Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.1

Very good

48 South 6th Street

48 S 6th St, New York, NY 11249

2 beds

1 bath

$3,650

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 Williamsburg, New York, NY

Quick answers to common questions about the Williamsburg rental market.

How much is rent in Williamsburg?

The average rent in Williamsburg is $4,974 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Williamsburg?

Average rent prices in Williamsburg have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.

How does Williamsburg rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Williamsburg is 162% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $3,074 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Williamsburg?

To comfortably afford rent in Williamsburg, you'd need to earn approximately $199,000/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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