Monthly Rent Report
Williamsburg Rent Report — May 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 11249, New York City, from 113 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Williamsburg was $5,100 in May 2025, up 19.8% (+$843) from April 2025 and up 14.5% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $4,850 and $5,713. That puts Williamsburg $2,259 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,841. The month's figures are based on 113 listings across 10 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. April 2025 | Vs. May 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,985 | −$610 (-13.3%) | −$227 (-5.4%) | $3,825 – $4,179 | 22 |
| Studio | $4,495 | −$100 (-2.2%) | +$283 (+6.7%) | $4,470 – $4,623 | 3 |
| 1BR | $5,100 | +$843 (+19.8%) | +$645 (+14.5%) | $4,850 – $5,713 | 46 |
| 1BR | $5,706 | +$1,449 (+34.0%) | +$1,251 (+28.1%) | $5,645 – $5,767 | 2 |
| 2BR | $6,750 | +$3,755 (+125.4%) | +$350 (+5.5%) | $6,500 – $7,856 | 30 |
| 2BR | $5,900 | +$2,905 (+97.0%) | −$500 (-7.8%) | $5,900 – $5,900 | 1 |
| 3BR | $8,825 | −$2,350 (-21.0%) | +$325 (+3.8%) | $5,935 – $13,325 | 6 |
| 3BR | $7,700 | −$3,475 (-31.1%) | −$800 (-9.4%) | $7,700 – $7,700 | 1 |
| 4BR | $9,500 | +$2,505 (+35.8%) | −$10,495 (-52.5%) | $9,500 – $9,500 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in May 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Williamsburg vs. New York City — May 2025
| Bedrooms | Williamsburg Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,985 | $2,799 | +$1,186 (+42.4%) |
| Studio | $4,495 | $2,799 | +$1,696 (+60.6%) |
| 1BR | $5,100 | $2,841 | +$2,259 (+79.5%) |
| 1BR | $5,706 | $2,841 | +$2,866 (+100.9%) |
| 2BR | $6,750 | $3,263 | +$3,488 (+106.9%) |
| 2BR | $5,900 | $3,263 | +$2,638 (+80.8%) |
| 3BR | $8,825 | $3,777 | +$5,048 (+133.7%) |
| 3BR | $7,700 | $3,777 | +$3,923 (+103.9%) |
| 4BR | $9,500 | $4,345 | +$5,155 (+118.6%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 175 New York City zip codes with listings in May 2025.