Monthly Rent Report
Brownsville Rent Report — May 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 11212, New York City, from 43 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Brownsville was $1,887 in May 2025, down 14.2% (−$313) from April 2025 and down 1.7% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $1,850 and $1,991. That puts Brownsville $954 below the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,841. The month's figures are based on 43 listings across 10 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. April 2025 | Vs. May 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,525 | −$1,972 (-43.9%) | $0 (0.0%) | $2,525 – $2,525 | 4 |
| Studio | $2,525 | −$1,972 (-43.9%) | $0 (0.0%) | $2,525 – $2,951 | 8 |
| 1BR | $1,887 | −$313 (-14.2%) | −$33 (-1.7%) | $1,850 – $1,991 | 4 |
| 1BR | $2,500 | +$300 (+13.6%) | +$580 (+30.2%) | $2,500 – $2,500 | 1 |
| 2BR | $3,027 | +$527 (+21.1%) | +$377 (+14.2%) | $2,914 – $3,527 | 3 |
| 2BR | $2,868 | +$368 (+14.7%) | +$218 (+8.2%) | $2,850 – $2,932 | 8 |
| 3BR | $3,485 | +$21 (+0.6%) | −$15 (-0.4%) | $3,485 – $3,485 | 2 |
| 3BR | $3,485 | +$21 (+0.6%) | −$15 (-0.4%) | $3,485 – $3,606 | 9 |
| 4BR | $3,700 | +$300 (+8.8%) | +$200 (+5.7%) | $3,700 – $3,700 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in May 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Brownsville vs. New York City — May 2025
| Bedrooms | Brownsville Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,525 | $2,799 | −$274 (-9.8%) |
| Studio | $2,525 | $2,799 | −$274 (-9.8%) |
| 1BR | $1,887 | $2,841 | −$954 (-33.6%) |
| 1BR | $2,500 | $2,841 | −$341 (-12.0%) |
| 2BR | $3,027 | $3,263 | −$235 (-7.2%) |
| 2BR | $2,868 | $3,263 | −$395 (-12.1%) |
| 3BR | $3,485 | $3,777 | −$292 (-7.7%) |
| 3BR | $3,485 | $3,777 | −$292 (-7.7%) |
| 4BR | $3,700 | $4,345 | −$645 (-14.8%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 175 New York City zip codes with listings in May 2025.