Monthly Rent Report
Brownsville Rent Report — January 2026
Asking rents in ZIP 11212, New York City, from 24 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Brownsville was $2,593 in January 2026, up 7.5% (+$180) from December 2025 and up 0.3% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,288 and $2,914. That puts Brownsville $193 below the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,785. The month's figures are based on 24 listings across 5 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. December 2025 | Vs. January 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,792 | +$208 (+8.0%) | +$1,097 (+64.7%) | $2,521 – $6,656 | 6 |
| 1BR | $2,593 | +$180 (+7.5%) | +$9 (+0.3%) | $2,288 – $2,914 | 4 |
| 2BR | $2,885 | +$35 (+1.2%) | +$135 (+4.9%) | $2,793 – $2,885 | 3 |
| 3BR | $3,698 | +$398 (+12.0%) | +$92 (+2.5%) | $3,596 – $3,774 | 10 |
| 4BR | $4,000 | +$132 (+3.4%) | +$501 (+14.3%) | $4,000 – $4,000 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in January 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Brownsville vs. New York City — January 2026
| Bedrooms | Brownsville Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,792 | $2,625 | +$167 (+6.4%) |
| 1BR | $2,593 | $2,785 | −$192 (-6.9%) |
| 2BR | $2,885 | $3,250 | −$365 (-11.2%) |
| 3BR | $3,698 | $3,700 | −$2 (-0.1%) |
| 4BR | $4,000 | $4,111 | −$111 (-2.7%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 176 New York City zip codes with listings in January 2026.