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Brooklyn, MD

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Reasonable rental rates pair well with a short commute to Baltimore

Diverse Suburban River Accessible Convenient Affordable

Sitting along the Patapsco River in south Baltimore is the suburban oasis of Brooklyn. An abundance of churches call Brooklyn home, along with small businesses, local restaurants, and affordable rentals. Apartments, houses, condos, and townhomes are all spread within this bustling suburbia, so there’s something for everyone. To the east of Brooklyn is a large industrial space on the river, and to the west is Southwest Area Park, offering sports fields, picnic spots, and a dog park.

Interstate 895 travels along the north end of Brooklyn, but Hanover Street will take you directly into the city of Baltimore, located just give miles north of town. Along the route, check out major attractions like Middle Branch Park, Nick’s Fish House, and the Maryland Science Center.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Brooklyn, MD is $1,110 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Brooklyn has increased by 2.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$0/month
0 Sq Ft
House
$1,768/month
731 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,806/month
983 Sq Ft
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Transportation

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Somewhat Walkable

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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

29

Some Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

41

Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Baltimore Rowing Center
  • Maryland Science Center
  • Federal Hill Park
  • Fort McHenry National Monument
  • Patterson Park Audubon Center

Military Bases

Airports

  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
  • Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl

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Houses for Rent in Brooklyn

Living in Brooklyn

Cost

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Renters living in Brooklyn pay an average rent of $1,300 to rent an apartment. By comparison, the state average is $1,900. Those exploring houses for rent in Brooklyn can expect to pay around $1,500. For anyone looking to buy, the average house is valued at $220,000, compared to the state average of $400,000.

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.