Brooklyn, NY Rental Market Trends

What is the average rent in Brooklyn?

The average rent for an apartment in Brooklyn is $3,477. The cost of rent varies depending on several factors, including location, size, and quality.

Average rent in Brooklyn, NY

Last updated May 2025
Average Rent Average Apartment Size
$3,477 694 sq. ft.

What is the average apartment size in Brooklyn?

The average size for a Brooklyn, NY apartment is 694 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

Brooklyn, NY apartment rent ranges

Brooklyn, NY Occupied Housing Units

684,914 or 70% of the households in Brooklyn, NY are renter-occupied while 290,074 or 30% are owner-occupied.

Brooklyn, NY rent trends

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Average Rent in Brooklyn, NY By Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Brooklyn?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Brooklyn are Midwood, where the average rent goes for $1,892/month, Flatbush, where renters pay $2,048/mo on average, and Manhattan Beach, where the average rent goes for $2,066/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Gravesend ($2,107), Bedford-Stuyvesant ($2,145), and Brighton Beach ($2,199), where the asking prices are below the average Brooklyn rent of $3,477/mo.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Brooklyn?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Brooklyn are Greenpoint ($4,616), DUMBO ($4,922) and Boerum Hill ($5,105).

What are the most popular neighborhoods in Brooklyn?

The most popular neighborhood in Brooklyn is Bedford-Stuyvesant, where there are 14 listings with an average rent of $2,145. Next up is Williamsburg, where apartments go for $4,418/month, followed by Flatbush with $2,048 If you’re looking to rent in Brooklyn’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out Greenpoint, where renters pay $4,616 on average, and Downtown Brooklyn, where the average monthly rent is $4,139.

Brooklyn | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

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Rent in Bedford-Stuyvesant is 58% lower than in Boerum Hill

$2,145

Bedford-Stuyvesant rent is 38% lower than Brooklyn average

Average Rent $2,145
$5,105

Boerum Hill rent is 47% higher than Brooklyn average

Average Rent $5,105

How Brooklyn Compares to Other Cities

State Average Rent
Brooklyn $3,477
New York City $4,809
Manhattan $5,309
Hudson Valley $2,541
Queens $3,163
Buffalo $1,374
Ithaca $2,309
Albany $1,696
Poughkeepsie $2,110
Rochester $1,492
Troy $1,562
Jersey City, NJ $3,756
Newark, NJ $1,729
Elizabeth, NJ $1,879
Bayonne, NJ $2,602
Hoboken, NJ $4,498
Great Neck, NY $3,845
Union City, NJ $2,159
Linden, NJ $2,112
Long Beach, NY $3,781
Valley Stream, NY $2,427

What is the average price for a storage unit in Brooklyn?

The average rent for a non-climate-controlled 10'x10' storage unit in Brooklyn is $319.54. Rental costs vary depending on several factors, including unit size and the storage facility's location and amenities.

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