Average Rent in Brooklyn, New York, NY

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Current Versus Historical Brooklyn, New York, NY Rents

Brooklyn rentals average $3,401 for a studio rental to $5,458 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,925, or roughly $5 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in March 2025, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $9 (0.26%) year-over-year from $3,392 to $3,401. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $22 (-0.57%) year-over-year from $3,824 to $3,803. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $271 (6.56%) year-over-year from $4,129 to $4,400. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $403 (10.35%) year-over-year from $3,897 to $4,300. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $183 (3.58%) year-over-year from $5,117 to $5,300. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.
Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.41% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.34% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.05% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.57% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.92% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Mar 2025 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $7.06 $3,401 $3,392 (0.26%) $3,022 (12.55%)
1 BR $6.11 $3,803 $3,824 (-0.57%) $3,250 (17.00%)
2 BR $4.80 $4,400 $4,129 (6.56%) $3,265 (34.76%)
3 BR $3.78 $4,300 $3,897 (10.35%) $3,158 (36.15%)
4+ BR $3.54 $5,300 $5,117 (3.58%) $3,890 (36.25%)

Historical Rents in Brooklyn, New York, NY

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2 Bed
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Top Cities Near Brooklyn

There are a total of 20 cities nearby Brooklyn. The average rent in Brooklyn is currently $4,348 per month. A total of 7 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Bridgeport, CT, with an average rent of $2,198, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Brooklyn, New York, NY is West Long Branch, NJ. Monthly rents here are on average $29,500 per month.

Let's compare Brooklyn, New York, NY's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Brooklyn, New York, NY is 80.52% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 37.66% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Brooklyn, New York, NY are about 10.63% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 21.43% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 20 total cities near Brooklyn, New York, NY in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Yonkers, NY $2,050 $2,250 $3,200 $2,700
Glen Cove, NY $2,550 $3,100 $3,475 $3,373
Ocean Grove, NJ N/A $2,300 $2,525 $3,500
Long Beach, NY $2,163 $2,623 $3,600 $3,850
Long Branch, NJ N/A $2,825 $3,400 $4,100
New York, NY $3,525 $4,300 $5,395 $4,295
New Rochelle, NY $2,569 $3,150 $4,449 $4,400
Oakhurst, NJ N/A N/A $12,500 $4,500
Asbury Park, NJ $2,500 $2,225 $3,988 $4,500
West Long Branch, NJ N/A N/A $5,475 $29,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Brooklyn

There are a total of 50 neighborhoods in or near Brooklyn. Some of these neighborhoods include Flatbush, Central Harlem, and Bedford-Stuyvesant. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 50 total neighborhoods in or near Brooklyn, New York, NY in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Brooklyn, New York, NY is currently around $4,300 per month. A total of 17 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only thirteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,300. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Brooklyn's average rent, which is only $3,925. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Brooklyn, East Side has the most affordable average rent at $2,296 per month. Whereas, at $8,500 average rent per month, Ocean Beach is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Brooklyn. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Flatbush, New York, NY $2,533 $2,935 $3,271 $3,100
Central Harlem, New York, NY $2,338 $2,900 $3,250 $3,150
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY $2,700 $2,800 $3,300 $3,200
East Harlem, New York, NY $2,800 $2,995 $3,198 $3,295
Harlem, New York, NY $2,750 $2,900 $3,295 $3,300
Bushwick, New York, NY $2,795 $3,155 $3,161 $3,350
Crown Heights, New York, NY $2,821 $2,900 $3,761 $3,497
West Harlem, New York, NY $2,500 $2,861 $3,650 $3,750
Upper East Side, New York, NY $3,300 $4,200 $4,800 $3,950
Murray Hill, New York, NY $3,500 $4,350 $6,323 $4,082
Prospect Heights, New York, NY $3,625 $4,111 $5,571 $4,125
Long Island City, New York, NY $3,359 $3,982 $5,830 $4,154
Little Italy, New York, NY $3,700 $4,500 $5,750 $4,225
Financial District, New York, NY $3,670 $4,680 $6,545 $4,300
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY $3,543 $4,273 $5,821 $4,368
Kips Bay, New York, NY $3,801 $3,995 $5,485 $4,475
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY $3,500 $4,250 $5,995 $4,500
Midtown East, New York, NY $3,450 $4,600 $5,989 $4,600
Upper West Side, New York, NY $3,207 $4,656 $6,995 $4,627
Hudson Yards, New York, NY $3,670 $4,835 $7,000 $4,696
Midtown, New York, NY $3,675 $4,300 $6,671 $4,945
East Village, New York, NY $2,758 $3,995 $5,495 $4,995
Williamsburg, New York, NY $3,700 $4,948 $5,281 $5,112
Chelsea, New York, NY $4,000 $5,492 $8,037 $5,200
Lower East Side, New York, NY $3,985 $4,900 $5,295 $5,295
West Village, New York, NY $4,195 $5,300 $6,848 $5,300
Greenwich Village, New York, NY $4,200 $5,600 $5,500 $5,400
NoLita, New York, NY $3,950 $5,395 $6,495 $5,495
NoMad, New York, NY $4,464 $5,721 $8,401 $5,799
Gramercy Park, New York, NY $3,804 $5,042 $6,188 $5,985

Top Counties Near Brooklyn

There are a total of 50 counties located by Brooklyn, New York, NY. Some of these counties include Yonkers, NY, Edison, NJ, and Bronx, New York, NY. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,975. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 15 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Bridgeport, CT. It's average rent per month is $2,198. Vice versa, with an average rent of $9,500, Spring Lake, NJ is the most expensive county by Brooklyn, New York, NY.

Typically, rent for studios in Brooklyn, New York, NY is 49.72% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Brooklyn, New York, NY is 34.42% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Brooklyn, New York, NY is 20.02% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Yonkers, NY $2,050 $2,250 $3,200 $2,700
Edison, NJ N/A $1,950 $2,525 $3,000
Bronx, New York, NY $2,400 $2,650 $3,099 $3,135
Queens, New York, NY $2,895 $2,850 $3,390 $3,285
Hempstead, NY $2,050 $2,500 $3,200 $3,725
Long Beach, NY $2,163 $2,623 $3,600 $3,850
Long Branch, NJ N/A $2,825 $3,400 $4,100
North Hempstead, NY $1,950 $2,950 $3,800 $4,150
New Rochelle, NY $2,569 $3,150 $4,449 $4,400
Manhattan, New York, NY $3,580 $4,500 $5,895 $4,575

Top Zipcodes Near Brooklyn

There are a total of 4 zipcodes in or near Brooklyn, New York, NY. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,625. A total of 3 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 10035, New York, NY at $2,985 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,788 per month is 10023, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,881. That's at least $6 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Brooklyn, New York, NY is $3,575 per month. Or in other words, $5 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $4,629 per month. Which comes out to $6 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 4 zipcodes in Brooklyn, New York, NY. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
10128, New York, NY $3,420 $4,150 $5,557 $3,900
10023, New York, NY $3,273 $4,995 $8,400 $4,788
11375, New York, NY $2,483 $3,000 $3,700 $3,350
10035, New York, NY $2,489 $2,725 $3,398 $2,985

Frequently Asked Questions - Brooklyn Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Brooklyn, New York, NY?
The average monthly rental price for Brooklyn, New York, NY apartments for rent is approximately $3,925. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Brooklyn, New York, NY rent prices drop in winter?
Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Brooklyn, New York, NY.
How much is a studio apartment in Brooklyn, New York, NY?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $3,401 and an average price per square feet of $7.06. There are a total of 375 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Brooklyn.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Brooklyn, New York, NY?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $3,850 and an average price per square feet of $6.11. There are a total of 1,015 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Brooklyn.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Brooklyn, New York, NY?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $4,245 and an average price per square feet of $4.80. There are a total of 976 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Brooklyn.
How have rent prices in Brooklyn, New York, NY changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Brooklyn, New York, NY can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Brooklyn, New York, NY?
A reasonable rent price in Brooklyn, New York, NY is around $3,140/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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