Average Rent in Brooklyn, NY
15 apartment buildings, 234 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$4,942/mo
market average
Cheapest
$642/mo
33 Bond St
Properties
15
tracked daily
Units
234
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 15 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 15 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
33 Bond St
33 Bond St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
Hub
333 Schermerhorn St, Brooklyn, NY 11217, USA
The Webster Apartments
229 Duffield St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
Court House (125 Court Street) Apartments
125 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
The Brooklyner Apartments
111 Lawrence St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
AVA DoBro
100 Willoughby St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
AVA Fort Greene
343 Gold St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 Bond St 33 Bond St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA | $642 | $4,990 | -- | 3.3 (42) | 101 |
| 2 | Hub 333 Schermerhorn St, Brooklyn, NY 11217, USA | $1,000 | $4,571 | -- | 4.1 (245) | 9 |
| 3 | The Webster Apartments 229 Duffield St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA | $2,000 | $3,247 | $7.75 | 4.2 (95) | 9 |
| 4 | Court House (125 Court Street) Apartments 125 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA | $3,096 | $3,096 | -- | 5 (92) | 1 |
| 5 | The Brooklyner Apartments 111 Lawrence St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA | $3,329 | $4,514 | $6.54 | 4.2 (236) | 19 |
| 6 | AVA DoBro 100 Willoughby St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA | $3,385 | $4,820 | $6.80 | 4.8 (529) | 28 |
| 7 | AVA Fort Greene 343 Gold St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA | $3,546 | $5,130 | $6.24 | 4.8 (1502) | 35 |
Explore Each Property
33 Bond St
3.3 (42)33 Bond St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
Hub
4.1 (245)333 Schermerhorn St, Brooklyn, NY 11217, USA
The Webster Apartments
4.2 (95)229 Duffield St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
Court House (125 Court Street) Apartments
5 (92)125 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
The Brooklyner Apartments
4.2 (236)111 Lawrence St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
AVA DoBro
4.8 (529)100 Willoughby St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
Brooklyn, NY Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Brooklyn, NY is $4,942 per month, based on 234 units across 15 apartment communities. Prices range from $642 at 33 Bond St to $6,400 at One Boerum Place.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,214/mo | $642/mo | 59 |
| 1 Bed | $4,731/mo | $1,000/mo | 114 |
| 2 Bed | $6,874/mo | $5,275/mo | 52 |
| 3 Bed | $7,786/mo | $4,450/mo | 9 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Building Economics
How much do Brooklyn, NY apartments earn?
The 11 buildings we can estimate generate about $11M in rental revenue per month ($131M a year). Estimated from each building's unit-level listing and leasing activity.
| Building | Est. Monthly Revenue | Est. Occupancy | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.33 Bond St | $2.3M/mo | 86% | 978 |
| 2.The Brooklyner Apartments | $2.1M/mo | 96% | 515 |
| 3.AVA Fort Greene | $1.9M/mo | 87% | 270 |
| 4.AVA DoBro | $1.3M/mo | 87% | 222 |
| 5.Avalon Willoughby Square | $920K/mo | 97% | 174 |
Research estimates from listing activity, not operator financials. Click any building for the full revenue breakdown and methodology.
Market Context
Who rents in Brooklyn, NY, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Brooklyn, NY averages $4,731/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $6,874/mo. At the local median household income of $79,713, that works out to 74% 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 178% 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
$198,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $4,942/mo.
Comfortable income
$237,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($642/mo), you need to earn at least $26,000/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) | $4,942 |
| Utilities | $644 |
| Groceries | $585 |
| Transportation | $1,534 |
| Healthcare | $748 |
| Other goods and services | $1,197 |
| Estimated total | $9,650/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.
Compare
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 | $1,907 | -61% | 99 |
| Rochester, NY | $1,715 | -65% | 9 |
| Schenectady, NY | $1,880 | -62% | 8 |
| White Plains, NY | $3,767 | -24% | 7 |
| Cohoes, NY | $1,944 | -61% | 7 |
| Utica, NY | $2,015 | -59% | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Brooklyn, NY?
The average rent in Brooklyn, NY is $4,942 per month, based on 234 units across 15 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Brooklyn, NY?
The lowest available rent in Brooklyn, NY starts at $642 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Brooklyn, NY?
1-bedroom apartments in Brooklyn, NY average $4,731/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,000/mo across 114 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Brooklyn, NY?
2-bedroom apartments in Brooklyn, NY average $6,874/mo. Units start from $5,275/mo across 52 units currently listed.
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