1515 Surf
1515 Surf Ave,
Brooklyn, NY 11224
1-2 Beds | $3,130 - $3,400
Rental Market Trends in Brooklyn, NY
What is the average rent in Brooklyn, NY?
$2,858/month
Average Rent
546 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.5%
Increase in the Last Year
As of March 2025, the average rent in Brooklyn, NY is $2,858 per month. This is 84% higher than the national average rent price of $1,557/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 $2,576 per month for a studio, $2,858 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,819 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,371 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Brooklyn, NY?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.5%, which averages out to $43 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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2024
2025
Rent Ranges in Brooklyn, NY
Last Updated March 2025
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
22%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
64%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Brooklyn?
Based on current rent prices, Bedford-Stuyvesant, East New York and Coney Island 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, Williamsburg and Clinton Hill 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 Fort Greene .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Brooklyn, NY?
Because the average rent in Brooklyn is $2,858, you’ll want to make about $9,526 per month or $114,312 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 62.2% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Brooklyn is 182.6% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $2,576 - $4,371. You can expect to pay 11.6% more for groceries, 10.2% more for utilities, and 17.8% 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
$2,300/month
$1,663/month
One Bedroom
$2,235/month
$1,725/month
Two Bedroom
$2,741/month
$1,794/month
Three Bedroom
$2,822/month
$2,112/month
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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.