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97 Columbia Heights,
Brooklyn, NY 11201
$1,550 - $3,650
Studio - 2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Brooklyn, NY
What is the average rent in Brooklyn, NY?
$3,005/month
Average Rent
538 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.2%
Increase in the Last Year
As of May 2026, the average rent in Brooklyn, NY is $3,005 per month. This is 83% higher than the national average rent price of $1,642/month, making Brooklyn one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Brooklyn, you can expect to pay about $2,681 per month for a studio, $3,005 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,933 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,883 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Brooklyn, NY?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.2%, which averages out to $35 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated May 2026
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2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Brooklyn, NY
Last Updated May 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
65%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Brooklyn?
Based on current rent prices, Stuyvesant Heights, East New York and Bedford-Stuyvesant are the most affordable neighborhoods in Brooklyn.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Brooklyn?
Based on current rent prices, Greenpoint, Brooklyn Heights and Downtown Brooklyn 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 $3,005, you’ll want to make about $10,016 per month or $120,192 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 63.9% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Brooklyn is 181.4% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $2,681 - $4,883. You can expect to pay 15.2% more for groceries, 17.2% more for utilities, and 10.2% 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
$2,747/month
$1,711/month
One Bedroom
$2,946/month
$1,827/month
Two Bedroom
$2,912/month
$2,126/month
Three Bedroom
$3,418/month
$2,090/month
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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 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.