THE FLEET
104 Fleet Pl,
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Studio - 3 Beds | $3,750 - $8,600
Rental Market Trends in Brooklyn, NY
Updated August 2026
The average rent in Brooklyn, NY is $3,067/month.
Rent in Brooklyn is 84% higher than the national average rent of $1,663/month, making this one of the more expensive cities statewide.
$3,067/month
Average Rent
540 Sq Ft
Average Size
+1.9%
Change / Year
1,854
Available Apartments
Brooklyn rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Brooklyn average $2,716 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Brooklyn average $3,067 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Brooklyn average $4,002 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Brooklyn average $4,944 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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How much has average rent changed in Brooklyn, NY?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.9%, which averages out to $57 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
August 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Brooklyn, NY
August 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
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Brooklyn?
Based on current rent prices, Stuyvesant Heights, Bedford-Stuyvesant and Bushwick are the most affordable neighborhoods in Brooklyn.
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Average Rent
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Brooklyn?
Based on current rent prices, East Flatbush, Greenpoint and Williamsburg 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 Park Slope, Downtown Brooklyn and Flatbush .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Brooklyn, NY?
Because the average rent in Brooklyn is $3,067, you’ll want to make about $10,223 per month or $122,676 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 $2,716 - $4,944. 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.
View the Brooklyn Area GuideStudio
$2,766/month
$1,729/month
One Bedroom
$2,965/month
$1,724/month
Two Bedroom
$2,934/month
$1,844/month
Three Bedroom
$3,436/month
$2,528/month
Compare Rent Trends Nearby
Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.
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Ridgewood
Avg Rent: $2,215/month
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Jamaica
Avg Rent: $2,226/month
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New York
Avg Rent: $4,186/month
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Howard Beach
Avg Rent: $1,452/month
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Ozone Park
Avg Rent: $1,962/month
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Woodhaven
Avg Rent: $1,727/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Brooklyn?
The average rent in Brooklyn is $3,067 per month, which is 84.4% higher than the national average of $1,663.
What is the average rent for a house in Brooklyn?
The average rent for a house in Brooklyn, NY is $4,529 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Brooklyn?
The average rent for a townhome in Brooklyn, NY is $5,155 per month.
What is the average rent for a condo in Brooklyn?
The average rent for a condo in Brooklyn, NY is $3,663 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Brooklyn?
Rents in Brooklyn, NY are increasing, with prices up 1.9% year-over-year and $57 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.