Average Rent in Brooklyn, NY
10 apartment buildings, 63 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$4,583/mo
Cheapest
$1,000/mo
Properties
10
Units
63
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 10 properties in Brooklyn, NY.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Brooklyn, NY Rent Prices
All 10 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Hub
333 Schermerhorn St, Brooklyn, NY 11217, USA
The Brooklyner Apartments
111 Lawrence St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
AVA Fort Greene
343 Gold St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
AVA DoBro
100 Willoughby St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
180 Montague Apartments
180 Montague St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
Willoughby
196 Willoughby St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
Avalon Willoughby Square
214 Duffield St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hub 333 Schermerhorn St, Brooklyn, NY 11217, USA | $1,000 | $4,362 | -- | 4.1 (245) | 5 |
| 2 | The Brooklyner Apartments 111 Lawrence St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA | $3,252 | $4,436 | $6.87 | 4.2 (236) | 23 |
| 3 | AVA Fort Greene 343 Gold St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA | $3,640 | $4,185 | $7.53 | 4.8 (1502) | 6 |
| 4 | AVA DoBro 100 Willoughby St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA | $3,744 | $4,134 | $8.35 | 4.8 (529) | 6 |
| 5 | 180 Montague Apartments 180 Montague St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA | $4,088 | $4,687 | $7.50 | 4.1 (63) | 11 |
| 6 | Willoughby 196 Willoughby St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA | $4,188 | $5,222 | $8.91 | 4.5 (163) | 5 |
| 7 | Avalon Willoughby Square 214 Duffield St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA | $4,364 | $5,062 | $6.97 | 4.8 (393) | 5 |
Explore Each Property
Hub
4.1 (245)333 Schermerhorn St, Brooklyn, NY 11217, USA
The Brooklyner Apartments
4.2 (236)111 Lawrence St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
AVA Fort Greene
4.8 (1502)343 Gold St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
AVA DoBro
4.8 (529)100 Willoughby St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
180 Montague Apartments
4.1 (63)180 Montague St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
Willoughby
4.5 (163)196 Willoughby St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
Brooklyn, NY Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Brooklyn, NY is $4,583 per month, based on 63 units across 10 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,000 at Hub to $4,685 at Magnolia Dumbo.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,111/mo | $3,252/mo | 23 |
| 1 Bed | $4,522/mo | $1,000/mo | 31 |
| 2 Bed | $6,000/mo | $5,240/mo | 9 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Brooklyn, NY, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Brooklyn, NY averages $4,522/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $6,000/mo. At the local median household income of $79,713, that works out to 69% of gross income, a severely rent-burdened market by HUD standards.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Brooklyn, NY at $1,779/mo. The current tracked market average runs 158% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Brooklyn, NY while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Brooklyn, NY?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$183,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $4,583/mo.
Comfortable income
$220,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,000/mo), you need to earn at least $40,000/year.
Median household income in Brooklyn, NY is $79,713 , about 64% 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) | $4,583 |
| Utilities | $644 |
| Groceries | $585 |
| Transportation | $1,534 |
| Healthcare | $748 |
| Other goods and services | $1,197 |
| Estimated total | $9,291/mo |
Population
8,516,202
Median household income
$79,713
Census median rent
$1,779/mo
Rent as % of income
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.
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Nearby cities in New York
How Brooklyn, NY rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Brooklyn, NY | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany, NY | $1,869 | -59% | 21 |
| Rochester, NY | $1,816 | -60% | 9 |
| Cohoes, NY | $1,969 | -57% | 8 |
| Troy, NY | $1,887 | -59% | 6 |
| Syracuse, NY | $1,771 | -61% | 6 |
| Buffalo, NY | $1,739 | -62% | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Brooklyn, NY?
The average rent in Brooklyn, NY is $4,583 per month, based on 63 units across 10 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Brooklyn, NY?
The lowest available rent in Brooklyn, NY starts at $1,000 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Brooklyn, NY?
1-bedroom apartments in Brooklyn, NY average $4,522/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,000/mo across 31 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Brooklyn, NY?
2-bedroom apartments in Brooklyn, NY average $6,000/mo. Units start from $5,240/mo across 9 units currently listed.
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