Webster Apartments- ALL WOMENS HOUSING
229 Duffield St,
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Studio - 2 Beds | $2,875 - $4,600
Rental Market Trends in Brooklyn, NY
What is the average rent in Brooklyn, NY?
$3,050/month
Average Rent
540 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.7%
Increase in the Last Year
Brooklyn, NY Rental Market Overview
The average rent in Brooklyn, NY is $3,050 per month. This is 85% higher than the national average rent price of $1,645/month, making Brooklyn one of the most expensive cities in the US.
- Studio apartments in Brooklyn average $2,702 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Brooklyn average $3,050 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Brooklyn average $3,984 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Brooklyn average $4,939 or more per month.
Data Updated: June 1, 2026
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How much has average rent changed in Brooklyn, NY?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.7%, which averages out to $53 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Brooklyn, NY
Last Updated June 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
2%
Below $700/month
2%
$700 - $1,000/month
9%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
21%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
66%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Brooklyn?
Based on current rent prices, East New York, Crown Heights and Sheepshead Bay are the most affordable neighborhoods in Brooklyn.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Brooklyn?
Based on current rent prices, Brooklyn Heights, Fort Greene and Greenpoint are the most expensive neighborhoods in Brooklyn.
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Which Brooklyn neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Brooklyn with the most apartments available are Downtown Brooklyn, Park Slope and Prospect Park .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Brooklyn, NY?
Because the average rent in Brooklyn is $3,050, you’ll want to make about $10,166 per month or $121,992 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Brooklyn, NY is 64.7% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Brooklyn is 184.7% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $2,702 - $4,939. You can expect to pay 14.2% more for groceries, 14.3% more for utilities, and 9.9% more for transportation.
How does Brooklyn, NY compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Brooklyn, NY to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$1,719/month
$2,889/month
One Bedroom
$1,835/month
$3,603/month
Two Bedroom
$2,136/month
$5,395/month
Three Bedroom
$2,097/month
$10,693/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Brooklyn?
The average rent in Brooklyn is $3,050 per month, which is 85.4% higher than the national average of $1,645.
What is the average rent for a house in Brooklyn?
The average rent for a house in Brooklyn, NY is $4,325 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Brooklyn?
The average rent for a townhome in Brooklyn, NY is $4,784 per month.
What is the average rent for a condo in Brooklyn?
The average rent for a condo in Brooklyn, NY is $3,345 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Brooklyn?
Rents in Brooklyn, NY are increasing, with prices up 1.7% year-over-year and $53 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Brooklyn?
In Brooklyn, NY, 66% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.