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 $3,595 for a studio rental to $8,385 for a 3-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,627, or roughly $81 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $101 (2.88%) year-over-year from $3,494 to $3,595. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $136 (3.12%) year-over-year from $4,364 to $4,500. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $238 (3.95%) year-over-year from $6,032 to $6,270. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $773 (9.89%) year-over-year from $7,811 to $8,584. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $6,905 (-33.03%) year-over-year from $20,905 to $14,000. 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 0.52% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.59% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.41% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.76% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$88.37	$3,595	$3,494 (2.88%)	$3,448 (4.25%)
1 BR	$79.27	$4,500	$4,364 (3.12%)	$4,283 (5.07%)
2 BR	$78.26	$6,270	$6,032 (3.95%)	$6,063 (3.41%)
3 BR	$80.87	$8,584	$7,811 (9.89%)	$7,387 (16.20%)

Historical Rents in Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY

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Top Cities Near Downtown Brooklyn

There are a total of 27 cities nearby Downtown Brooklyn. The average rent in Downtown Brooklyn is currently $3,194 per month. A total of 22 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Bridgeport, CT, with an average rent of $2,000, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY is Westport, CT. Monthly rents here are on average $11,000 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 44.37% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 39.11% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY are about 48.77% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 52.30% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 27 total cities near Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Newark, NJ	$1,599	$1,730	$2,200	$2,300
Hackensack, NJ	$1,795	$2,273	$2,925	$2,545
Mount Vernon, NY	$1,750	$2,050	$2,600	$2,638
Jersey City, NJ	$2,597	$2,772	$2,400	$2,700
Bayonne, NJ	$2,444	$2,695	$3,450	$2,753
Fort Lee, NJ	$1,800	$2,700	$3,225	$3,075
Palisades Park, NJ	$2,050	$2,150	$2,750	$3,194
Cliffside Park, NJ	$1,923	$2,125	$3,200	$3,200
Edgewater, NJ	$2,455	$2,700	$4,250	$3,800
New York, NY	$3,800	$4,675	$6,204	$4,933

Top Neighborhoods Near Downtown Brooklyn

There are a total of 73 neighborhoods in or near Downtown Brooklyn. Some of these neighborhoods include Greenwood Heights, Bedford-Stuyvesant, and Crown Heights. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 73 total neighborhoods in or near Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY is currently around $4,575 per month. A total of 37 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Downtown Brooklyn's average rent, which is actually $4,627. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Downtown Brooklyn, West End - West Side has the most affordable average rent at $1,900 per month. Whereas, at $8,400 average rent per month, Ocean Beach is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Downtown Brooklyn. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Greenwood Heights, New York, NY	$2,958	$3,369	$4,355	$3,623
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY	$2,970	$3,158	$3,800	$3,636
Crown Heights, New York, NY	$3,150	$3,515	$4,396	$3,784
Prospect Heights, New York, NY	$3,654	$4,311	$6,295	$4,295
Clinton Hill, New York, NY	$3,547	$4,111	$5,500	$4,298
Gowanus, New York, NY	$3,407	$3,950	$5,995	$4,400
Park Slope, New York, NY	$3,225	$3,780	$5,000	$4,500
Fort Greene, New York, NY	$3,450	$4,550	$6,618	$4,575
NoHo, New York, NY	$4,650	$5,650	$10,748	$4,750
Boerum Hill, New York, NY	$3,960	$4,650	$6,645	$5,053
Financial District, New York, NY	$4,100	$5,250	$7,151	$5,123
Brooklyn Heights, New York, NY	$3,750	$4,600	$7,042	$5,200
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,979	$4,520	$5,900	$5,400
Williamsburg, New York, NY	$4,150	$5,000	$5,881	$5,400
Greenpoint, New York, NY	$3,650	$4,550	$6,895	$5,400
NoLita, New York, NY	$4,295	$5,495	$6,995	$5,495
Two Bridges, New York, NY	$4,123	$5,295	$8,495	$5,500
East Village, New York, NY	$3,900	$4,295	$6,295	$5,695
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$4,600	$6,300	$8,375	$5,700
DUMBO, New York, NY	$4,000	$5,435	$7,649	$5,966
Bowery, New York, NY	$3,948	$3,799	$6,495	$5,995
Carroll Gardens, New York, NY	$3,569	$4,243	$6,050	$6,280
Lower East Side, New York, NY	$4,073	$4,795	$5,995	$6,590
Battery Park City, New York, NY	$4,444	$5,650	$7,600	$6,750
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY	$4,926	$6,299	$6,411	$6,750
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$4,095	$5,750	$6,213	$7,175
SoHo, New York, NY	$4,150	$5,400	$11,000	$7,300
Civic Center, New York, NY	$5,000	$5,946	$9,500	$7,754
Tribeca, New York, NY	$6,148	$6,795	$8,395	$7,800
Little Italy, New York, NY	$3,663	$3,725	$4,998	$8,295

Top Counties Near Downtown Brooklyn

There are a total of 38 counties located by Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY. Some of these counties include Newark, NJ, Jersey City, NJ, and Bayonne, NJ. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,220. That's roughly around $39 per sqft. A total of 36 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Bridgeport, CT. Its average rent per month is $2,000. Vice versa, with an average rent of $5,425, Manhattan, New York, NY is the most expensive county by Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY.

Typically, rent for studios in Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY is 44.37% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY is 42.84% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY is 49.76% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Newark, NJ	$1,599	$1,730	$2,200	$2,300
Jersey City, NJ	$2,597	$2,772	$2,400	$2,700
Bayonne, NJ	$2,444	$2,695	$3,450	$2,753
Fort Lee, NJ	$1,800	$2,700	$3,225	$3,075
Palisades Park, NJ	$2,050	$2,150	$2,750	$3,194
Cliffside Park, NJ	$1,923	$2,125	$3,200	$3,200
Queens, New York, NY	$3,470	$3,500	$4,185	$3,690
Edgewater, NJ	$2,455	$2,700	$4,250	$3,800
Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,100	$5,195	$4,250
Manhattan, New York, NY	$3,929	$5,100	$6,800	$5,425

Top Zipcodes Near Downtown Brooklyn

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,998. A total of 18 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 11226, New York, NY at $3,150 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $8,395 per month is 10013, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,698. That's at least $96 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 $4,675 per month. Or in other words, $87 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $6,460 per month. Which comes out to $84 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 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
11201, New York, NY	$3,650	$4,500	$6,425	$4,860
11217, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,500	$6,498	$4,600
11205, New York, NY	$3,300	$3,863	$5,395	$3,995
10038, New York, NY	$3,995	$5,294	$7,059	$5,345
10002, New York, NY	$4,250	$5,200	$5,995	$6,475
11238, New York, NY	$3,575	$4,195	$5,689	$4,295
10005, New York, NY	$4,100	$5,126	$7,545	$4,889
10007, New York, NY	$5,958	$7,500	$11,000	$7,500
10006, New York, NY	$3,863	$4,950	$5,845	$4,852
11231, New York, NY	$3,300	$3,943	$6,000	$5,486

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 $4,627. 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 $3,595 and an average price per square feet of $88.37. There are a total of 147 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 $4,426 and an average price per square feet of $79.27. There are a total of 325 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 $6,295 and an average price per square feet of $78.26. There are a total of 216 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 0.03%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10% 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 $3,702/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.