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Average Rent in Brooklyn, NY & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 20 apartment communities in Brooklyn, NY. Updated daily.
Market Average
$4,909/mo
Lowest Available
$712/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
20
tracked daily
Units Listed
272
available now
Rent Watch: cuts and increases
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Rent by Neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY
Compare average rent across Brooklyn, NY neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Slope | $6,210 | - | $4,558 | 1 | 5 |
| Brooklyn 11217 | $4,983 | ▼ $306 | $712 | 3 | 151 |
| Downtown Brooklyn | $4,829 | ▲ $425 | $2,000 | 17 | 120 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Brooklyn, NY?
As of October 2026, the average rent in Brooklyn, NY is $4,909 per month across 20 apartment communities and 272 available units.
The most affordable option is 33 Bond St starting at $712/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $3,671/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $4,657/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $6,693/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $7,832/mo.
Prices range from $712 to $12,600 per month. The most common price point is the $4,400 range, where 29 units are currently listed.
Brooklyn, NY Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $4,767 | - | 8 |
| June 2026 | $5,003 | +$236 | 13 |
| July 2026 | $5,070 | +$67 | 17 |
| August 2026 | $5,146 | +$76 | 17 |
| September 2026 | $4,982 | -$164 | 19 |
| October 2026 | $5,043 | +$61 | 20 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Brooklyn, NY
Rent Prices by Apartment in Brooklyn, NY
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Bond St | $712/mo | $5,006/mo | 148 | 3.3 |
| The Webster Apartments | $2,000/mo | $3,247/mo | 9 | 4.2 |
| Brooklyn Crossing | $2,900/mo | $2,900/mo | 1 | 4 |
| Hoyt & Horn | $3,144/mo | $3,998/mo | 5 | 3.9 |
| The Brooklyner Apartments | $3,410/mo | $4,058/mo | 18 | 4.2 |
| City Tower | $3,455/mo | $4,990/mo | 5 | 4.1 |
| 7 Dekalb Avenue | $3,467/mo | $3,467/mo | 1 | 4.4 |
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$196,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $4,909/mo.
Comfortable income
$236,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($712/mo), you need to earn at least $28,000/year.
Median household income in Brooklyn, NY is $79,713 , about 66% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Brooklyn, NY
Overall prices in Brooklyn, NY runs above the national average by about 13% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 112.6, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Brooklyn, NY's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $4,909 |
| Utilities | $644 |
| Groceries | $585 |
| Transportation | $1,534 |
| Healthcare | $748 |
| Other goods and services | $1,197 |
| Estimated total | $9,617/mo |
Population
8,516,202
Median household income
$79,713
Census median rent
$1,779/mo
Census rent burden
31.0%
Median age
38.0
Mean commute
41 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Google Search Trends for Brooklyn, NY Apartments
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