Monthly Rent Report
Brownsville Rent Report — February 2026
Asking rents in ZIP 11212, New York City, from 26 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Brownsville was $2,743 in February 2026, up 5.8% (+$150) from January 2026 and up 37.2% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,588 and $2,914. That puts Brownsville $158 below the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,900. The month's figures are based on 26 listings across 5 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. January 2026 | Vs. February 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,470 | −$322 (-11.5%) | −$5,780 (-70.1%) | $2,142 – $6,531 | 6 |
| 1BR | $2,743 | +$150 (+5.8%) | +$744 (+37.2%) | $2,588 – $2,914 | 4 |
| 2BR | $2,843 | −$42 (-1.5%) | +$293 (+11.5%) | $2,688 – $2,914 | 4 |
| 3BR | $3,500 | −$197 (-5.3%) | −$106 (-2.9%) | $3,058 – $3,700 | 9 |
| 4BR | $3,700 | −$300 (-7.5%) | −$168 (-4.3%) | $3,650 – $3,850 | 3 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in February 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Brownsville vs. New York City — February 2026
| Bedrooms | Brownsville Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,470 | $2,700 | −$230 (-8.5%) |
| 1BR | $2,743 | $2,900 | −$157 (-5.4%) |
| 2BR | $2,843 | $3,393 | −$550 (-16.2%) |
| 3BR | $3,500 | $3,739 | −$238 (-6.4%) |
| 4BR | $3,700 | $4,500 | −$800 (-17.8%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 166 New York City zip codes with listings in February 2026.