Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn, NY Rental Market Trends
Last updated: April 22, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Brooklyn Heights is $6,162, a 40.32% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $4,391.
Studio Apartments at $2,941 offer the most budget-friendly option with 453 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.
One-bedroom apartments provide 624 square feet for $4,340, balancing privacy and affordability.
Average rent in Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn, NY
| Average Rent | Average Apartment Size | |
|---|---|---|
| All Rentals | $6,162 | 794 sq. ft. |
| Studio | $2,941 | 453 sq. ft. |
| 1 Bed | $4,340 | 624 sq. ft. |
| 2 Beds | n/a | n/a |
| 3 Beds | n/a | n/a |
Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn, NY rent trends
Rental prices in Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn, NY have increased by 40.32% over the past year. The average rent moved from $4,391 to $6,162.
Do most people rent or own in Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn, NY?
4,529 or 64% of the households in Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn, NY are renter-occupied while 2,496 or 36% are owner-occupied.
Most affordable neighborhoods in Brooklyn Heights?
Brownsville $1,864/month
Midwood $1,892/month
Bay Ridge $1,977/month
All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $4,685/month.Most expensive neighborhoods in Brooklyn Heights?
Greenpoint $5,531/month
DUMBO $5,974/month
Brooklyn Heights $6,162/month
These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.Average Rent in Brooklyn, NY By Neighborhood
| Neighborhood | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Brooklyn Heights | $6,162 |
| DUMBO | $5,974 |
| Greenpoint | $5,531 |
| Williamsburg | $5,375 |
| Downtown Brooklyn | $5,213 |
| Boerum Hill | $5,105 |
| Fort Greene | $4,976 |
| Gowanus | $4,503 |
| Prospect Heights | $4,283 |
| Crown Heights | $3,894 |
| Clinton Hill | $3,826 |
| Bedford-Stuyvesant | $3,693 |
| Coney Island | $3,475 |
| Park Slope | $3,431 |
| Bushwick | $3,381 |
| Flatbush | $3,380 |
| Sheepshead Bay | $2,487 |
| Canarsie | $2,425 |
| Brighton Beach | $2,199 |
| East Flatbush | $2,187 |
| Gravesend | $2,107 |
| Bay Ridge | $1,977 |
| Midwood | $1,892 |
| Brownsville | $1,864 |
Brooklyn | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Brooklyn Heights is 212% higher than in Bay Ridge
Brooklyn Heights rent is the same as Brooklyn average
Bay Ridge rent is 68% lower than Brooklyn average
Where this data comes from
The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.
Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Brooklyn Heights apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.
Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.