Rental GuideBrooklyn, NY

Brooklyn rent data for:

Apartments for rent

Average Rent

$4,003

Year Over Year Change

14%

$546

Rentals available, last 30 days

2,140

Rent ranges for Brooklyn apartments

$6,001 - $50,000

$4,501 - $6,000

$3,001 - $4,500

$1,501 - $3,000

$0 - $1,500

$6,001 - $50,000

15%

$4,501 - $6,000

21%

$3,001 - $4,500

42%

$1,501 - $3,000

17%

$0 - $1,500

15%

21%

42%

17%

How has rent in Brooklyn, NY changed in the last two years?

The average rent in Brooklyn, NY, for rentals of all sizes and types, is $4,003, which is a 13.72% increase year-over-year.

The monthly rent for 1-bedroom apartments in Brooklyn, NY is about $4,105. The average rent for 2-bedroom apartments in Brooklyn, NY is $4,833, and studios are about $3,600 per month.

See more Brooklyn, NY rent data on our rent research page.

What are the K-12 schools in Brooklyn, NY?

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How do residents get around Brooklyn, NY?

Walking

1/10

You’ll need another mode of transportation for getting around. Scooter, anyone?

Cycling

2/10

Heads up, bike lanes and cyclist-friendly streets aren’t common.

Driving

10/10

Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Scores for Brooklyn are calculated based on the proximity to and amount of infrastructure supporting each method of transportation.

Satisfaction survey results for Brooklyn, NY

We surveyed 10,000 renters across the country about what it's like living in their cities and neighborhoods. In Brooklyn, 79% of residents reported feeling satisfied or very satisfied with the city overall, which is higher than the national average of 60%.

Top Three Reasons to Live in Brooklyn

Nightlife

81%Satisfaction rating

Pet friendly

81%Satisfaction rating

Public transportation

79%Satisfaction rating

Other Things to Consider

Parks & recreation

Quality schools

Job market

Dating scene

Weather

Affordable housing

Cost of living

Parks & recreation

67%

Quality schools

60%

Job market

58%

Dating scene

58%

Weather

49%

Affordable housing

42%

Cost of living

21%

67%

60%

58%

49%

42%

21%

Data last updated in 2024. Do you live here? Take our survey and share your experience.

How we got this data

What is the cost of living in Brooklyn, NY?

The overall cost of living in Brooklyn, NY is 61% higher than the national average, according to the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research. This is calculated by comparing several expenses, including food and basic necessities like energy and healthcare. When it comes to comparing these expenses to the rest of the country, in Brooklyn you can expect groceries to cost more than the national average, and healthcare to cost more. Eggs run about $3.63 per carton, and milk $5.14. Regarding healthcare costs, a doctor’s visit could amount to $193 on average—but this will likely vary depending on several factors, including insurance and medical specialty.