Average Rent in Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY

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Current Versus Historical Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY Rents

Downtown Brooklyn rentals average $3,543 for a studio rental to $7,816 for a 3-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,368, or roughly $6 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 $53 (1.56%) year-over-year from $3,416 to $3,469. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $194 (4.63%) year-over-year from $4,184 to $4,378. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $82 (1.41%) year-over-year from $5,813 to $5,895. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $954 (-10.57%) year-over-year from $9,024 to $8,070. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $8,556 (42.90%) year-over-year from $19,944 to $28,500. 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 up by 2.12% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.82% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.75% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.97% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Mar 2025 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $7.04 $3,469 $3,416 (1.56%) $3,051 (13.69%)
1 BR $6.34 $4,378 $4,184 (4.63%) $3,937 (11.21%)
2 BR $6.34 $5,895 $5,813 (1.41%) $5,378 (9.62%)
3 BR $6.07 $8,070 $9,024 (-10.57%) $8,958 (-9.92%)

Historical Rents in Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY

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Top Cities Near Downtown Brooklyn

There are a total of 20 cities nearby Downtown Brooklyn. The average rent in Downtown Brooklyn is currently $4,348 per month. A total of 10 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 Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY is West Long Branch, NJ. Monthly rents here are on average $29,500 per month.

Let's compare Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY is 81.30% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 43.83% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY are about 34.83% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 34.75% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 20 total cities near Downtown 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
Long Beach, NY $2,163 $2,623 $3,600 $3,850
Long Branch, NJ N/A $2,825 $3,400 $4,100
Harrison, NY $2,690 $3,070 $4,135 $4,189
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 Downtown Brooklyn

There are a total of 49 neighborhoods in or near Downtown Brooklyn. Some of these neighborhoods include Flatbush, Bedford-Stuyvesant, and Bushwick. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 49 total neighborhoods in or near Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY is currently around $4,300 per month. A total of 27 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only three neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,300. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Downtown 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 Downtown 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
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY $2,700 $2,800 $3,300 $3,200
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
Bowery, New York, NY $2,800 $3,450 $5,495 $3,500
Park Slope, New York, NY $3,950 $3,750 $4,273 $3,998
Clinton Hill, New York, NY $3,214 $3,995 $5,448 $4,056
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
Little Italy, New York, NY $3,700 $4,500 $5,750 $4,225
Fort Greene, New York, NY $3,400 $4,365 $6,300 $4,300
Financial District, New York, NY $3,670 $4,680 $6,545 $4,300
Gowanus, New York, NY $3,225 $4,023 $6,198 $4,338
Kips Bay, New York, NY $3,801 $3,995 $5,485 $4,475
Midtown East, New York, NY $3,450 $4,600 $5,989 $4,600
Greenpoint, New York, NY $3,486 $4,216 $5,500 $4,769
Flatiron District, New York, NY $3,973 $6,000 $8,642 $4,800
Midtown South, New York, NY $3,800 $4,995 $7,594 $4,884
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
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY N/A $5,042 $5,887 $5,198
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
SoHo, New York, NY $3,850 $5,750 $7,795 $5,795
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
Tribeca, New York, NY $4,650 $6,300 $7,695 $7,500

Top Counties Near Downtown Brooklyn

There are a total of 49 counties located by Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY. Some of these counties include Yonkers, NY, Bronx, New York, NY, and Queens, New York, NY. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,925. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 21 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 Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY.

Typically, rent for studios in Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY is 49.90% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY is 40.32% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY is 41.59% 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
Bronx, New York, NY $2,400 $2,650 $3,099 $3,135
Queens, New York, NY $2,895 $2,850 $3,390 $3,285
Glen Cove, NY $2,550 $3,100 $3,475 $3,373
Hempstead, NY $2,050 $2,500 $3,200 $3,725
Long Beach, NY $2,163 $2,623 $3,600 $3,850
Brooklyn, New York, NY $3,401 $3,850 $4,245 $3,925
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 Downtown Brooklyn

There are a total of 4 zipcodes in or near Downtown 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 Downtown 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 Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
10023, New York, NY $3,273 $4,995 $8,400 $4,788
10128, New York, NY $3,420 $4,150 $5,557 $3,900
10035, New York, NY $2,489 $2,725 $3,398 $2,985
11375, New York, NY $2,483 $3,000 $3,700 $3,350

Frequently Asked Questions - Downtown Brooklyn Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY?
The average monthly rental price for Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY apartments for rent is approximately $4,368. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Downtown 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 Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY.
How much is a studio apartment in Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $3,543 and an average price per square feet of $7.04. There are a total of 43 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Downtown Brooklyn.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $4,273 and an average price per square feet of $6.34. There are a total of 112 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Downtown Brooklyn.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $5,821 and an average price per square feet of $6.34. There are a total of 59 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Downtown Brooklyn.
How have rent prices in Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.02%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.11% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY?
A reasonable rent price in Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY is around $3,494/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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