Brooklyn, NY Rental Market Trends
Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Brooklyn is $4,205, a 8.74% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $3,867.
Studio Apartments at $3,517 offer the most budget-friendly option with 268 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.
One-bedroom apartments provide 386 square feet for $4,398, balancing privacy and affordability.
Two-beedroom units at $6,073 offer 745 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.
Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (0 sq ft) for $8,160, suitable for larger households.
Average rent in Brooklyn, NY
| Average Rent | Average Apartment Size | |
|---|---|---|
| All Rentals | $4,205 | 364 sq. ft. |
| Studio | $3,517 | 268 sq. ft. |
| 1 Bed | $4,398 | 386 sq. ft. |
| 2 Beds | $6,073 | 745 sq. ft. |
| 3 Beds | $8,160 | n/a |
Brooklyn, NY rent trends
Do most people rent or own in Brooklyn, NY?
684,914 or 70% of the households in Brooklyn, NY are renter-occupied while 290,074 or 30% are owner-occupied.
Most affordable neighborhoods in Brooklyn?
Flatbush $2,048/month
Gravesend $2,107/month
Bedford-Stuyvesant $2,145/month
All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $4,205/month.Most expensive neighborhoods in Brooklyn?
Greenpoint $4,443/month
DUMBO $4,922/month
Boerum Hill $5,105/month
These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.Average Rent in Brooklyn, NY By Neighborhood
| Neighborhood | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Boerum Hill | $5,105 |
| DUMBO | $4,922 |
| Greenpoint | $4,443 |
| Downtown Brooklyn | $4,308 |
| Williamsburg | $3,979 |
| Fort Greene | $3,636 |
| Prospect - Lefferts Gardens | $3,315 |
| Sheepshead Bay | $2,487 |
| Brighton Beach | $2,199 |
| Bedford-Stuyvesant | $2,145 |
| Gravesend | $2,107 |
| Flatbush | $2,048 |
Brooklyn | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Bedford-Stuyvesant is 58% lower than in Boerum Hill
Bedford-Stuyvesant rent is 49% lower than Brooklyn average
Boerum Hill rent is 21% higher than Brooklyn average
How Brooklyn Compares to Other Cities
| City | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Brooklyn | $4,205 |
| New York City | $5,284 |
| Manhattan | $5,632 |
| Hudson Valley | $2,595 |
| Queens | $4,171 |
| Buffalo | $1,410 |
| Albany | $1,728 |
| Ithaca | $2,300 |
| Rochester | $1,512 |
| Troy | $1,588 |
| Syracuse | $1,707 |
| Jersey City, NJ | $3,786 |
| Newark, NJ | $1,741 |
| Elizabeth, NJ | $1,871 |
| Bayonne, NJ | $2,604 |
| Hoboken, NJ | $4,577 |
| Linden, NJ | $2,106 |
| Valley Stream, NY | $2,380 |
| Long Beach, NY | $3,622 |
| Great Neck, NY | $3,847 |
| Union City, NJ | $2,177 |
Where this data comes from
The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.
Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Brooklyn apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.
Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.