Monthly Rent Report
Williamsburg Rent Report — May 2021
Asking rents in ZIP 11211, New York City, from 479 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Williamsburg was $2,400 in May 2021, down 36.5% (−$1,377) from April 2021. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,086 and $3,287. That puts Williamsburg $580 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $1,820. The month's figures are based on 479 listings across 12 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. April 2021 | Vs. Year Ago | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,249 | −$246 (-7.0%) | — | $3,249 – $3,249 | 1 |
| Studio | $2,775 | −$720 (-20.6%) | — | $2,500 – $2,964 | 61 |
| 1BR | $2,400 | −$1,377 (-36.5%) | — | $2,086 – $3,287 | 138 |
| 1BR | $3,653 | −$124 (-3.3%) | — | $3,291 – $4,014 | 2 |
| 2BR | $3,000 | +$355 (+13.4%) | — | $2,875 – $3,000 | 3 |
| 2BR | $2,600 | −$45 (-1.7%) | — | $2,250 – $3,125 | 141 |
| 3BR | $3,550 | +$643 (+22.1%) | — | $3,338 – $3,600 | 4 |
| 3BR | $3,200 | +$293 (+10.1%) | — | $2,756 – $3,690 | 77 |
| 4BR | $4,643 | −$482 (-9.4%) | — | $4,375 – $5,143 | 20 |
| 4BR | $4,643 | −$482 (-9.4%) | — | $4,375 – $5,143 | 20 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in May 2021. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Williamsburg vs. New York City — May 2021
| Bedrooms | Williamsburg Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,249 | $1,661 | +$1,588 (+95.6%) |
| Studio | $2,775 | $1,661 | +$1,114 (+67.1%) |
| 1BR | $2,400 | $1,820 | +$580 (+31.9%) |
| 1BR | $3,653 | $1,820 | +$1,833 (+100.7%) |
| 2BR | $3,000 | $2,200 | +$800 (+36.4%) |
| 2BR | $2,600 | $2,200 | +$400 (+18.2%) |
| 3BR | $3,550 | $2,550 | +$1,000 (+39.2%) |
| 3BR | $3,200 | $2,550 | +$650 (+25.5%) |
| 4BR | $4,643 | $3,400 | +$1,243 (+36.5%) |
| 4BR | $4,643 | $3,400 | +$1,243 (+36.5%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 162 New York City zip codes with listings in May 2021.