What is the average apartment size in Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY?

The average size for a Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY apartment is 711 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Downtown Brooklyn?

As of Mar / 2026, the average rent in Downtown Brooklyn is $5,213 per month, a 15.77% increase from last years average of $4,503.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Downtown Brooklyn?

In Downtown Brooklyn, studios rent for $4,016 per month, one-bedroom units average $4,959 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $7,202 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Downtown Brooklyn?

The typical apartment in Downtown Brooklyn offers about 711 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Downtown Brooklyn?

Studio apartments in Downtown Brooklyn average 480 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 701 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 986 sq. ft.

Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY Rental Market Trends

Q: Do most people rent or own in Downtown Brooklyn?

In Downtown Brooklyn, 64% of households rent while 36% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 23, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Brooklyn is $5,213, a 15.77% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $4,503.

Studio Apartments at $4,016 offer the most budget-friendly option with 480 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 701 square feet for $4,959, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $7,202 offer 986 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY

Last updated: April 23, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$5,213	711 sq. ft.
Studio	$4,016	480 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$4,959	701 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$7,202	986 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY have increased by 15.77% over the past year. The average rent moved from $4,503 to $5,213.

Do most people rent or own in Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY?

8,036 or 64% of the households in Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY are renter-occupied while 4,430 or 36% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Downtown Brooklyn?

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 Downtown Brooklyn?

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 Downtown Brooklyn is 164% higher than in Bay Ridge

$5,213

Downtown Brooklyn rent is the same as Brooklyn average

Average Rent $5,213

$1,977

Bay Ridge rent is 62% lower than Brooklyn average

Average Rent $1,977

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 Downtown Brooklyn 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.