Monthly Rent Report
Brighton Beach Rent Report — February 2026
Asking rents in ZIP 11235, New York City, from 48 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Brighton Beach was $2,550 in February 2026, down 8.9% (−$250) from January 2026 and up 2.0% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,238 and $2,954. That puts Brighton Beach $350 below the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,900. The month's figures are based on 48 listings across 4 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. January 2026 | Vs. February 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,125 | −$325 (-13.3%) | +$400 (+23.2%) | $1,975 – $2,425 | 8 |
| 1BR | $2,550 | −$250 (-8.9%) | +$50 (+2.0%) | $2,238 – $2,954 | 20 |
| 2BR | $3,300 | +$325 (+10.9%) | +$500 (+17.9%) | $2,995 – $3,850 | 17 |
| 3BR | $3,400 | −$150 (-4.2%) | −$200 (-5.6%) | $3,200 – $4,450 | 3 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in February 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Brighton Beach vs. New York City — February 2026
| Bedrooms | Brighton Beach Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,125 | $2,700 | −$575 (-21.3%) |
| 1BR | $2,550 | $2,900 | −$350 (-12.1%) |
| 2BR | $3,300 | $3,393 | −$92 (-2.7%) |
| 3BR | $3,400 | $3,739 | −$338 (-9.1%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 166 New York City zip codes with listings in February 2026.