Average rent in DUMBO, Brooklyn
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| Beds | Budget (10th) | Median | High-end (90th) | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,702 | $4,103 | $4,633 | 56 |
| 1 Bedroom | $4,782 | $5,428 | $6,245 | 124 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $6,567 | $7,500 | $11,450 | 112 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $7,775 | $10,500 | $16,900 | 13 |
Apartments for rent in DUMBO
The newest listings in DUMBO from StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others. Each one opens on the site that posted it.
Features reported in listings
- Elevator
- Dishwasher
- Laundry in building
- Building gym
- Doorman
- Air conditioning
- In-unit laundry
- Private outdoor space
Reported apartment size
- 1 bedroom
- 2 bedroom
Nearby subway routes
An MTA station is within 500 meters in a straight line of 306 of 306 geocoded listings. These are the most commonly nearby weekday routes, based on each listing’s nearest station. Straight-line distance does not measure walking access.
- F route
- A route
- C route
Weekday route data retrieved from the MTA Subway Stations dataset on October 6, 2026.
DHCR-listed buildings with tracked listings
2 indexable building pages have a listing address matched to the DHCR building registry. A building match does not confirm the status of any apartment in it.
Based on Leaseswap listings tracked during the last 6 months. Feature shares count explicit affirmative reports over all tracked listings; a missing detail is unknown, not a negative. Apartment size is based on listings that report square footage. Updated October 6, 2026.
DUMBO’s apartment options often reflect the conversion of former industrial buildings, but the details vary by address. City Planning’s DUMBO rezoning review describes brick and reinforced-concrete loft buildings with large windows, tall ceilings, and street-wall placement. Its corridor survey found a mix of residential, commercial, industrial, and studio uses, including buildings where upper floors had residential uses while ground floors remained commercial or industrial. The review covers a mapped rezoning area and dates from 2009, so it should not be read as a current count of occupied homes. The Landmarks Preservation Commission separately designated the DUMBO Historic District in 2007.
In a loft-style home, ask what legal occupancy is recorded for the unit and building. NYC Buildings says a Certificate of Occupancy documents a building’s legal use; older buildings may instead require other proof of legal use. For a former commercial or manufacturing space, ask whether it is registered with the Loft Board and confirm the records independently. The Loft Board explains that its process brings covered buildings into compliance with residential health, safety, and fire rules. Do not treat exposed brick, tall ceilings, or a residential-looking interior as proof of legal occupancy.
In any converted or mixed-use building, check the exact entrance, elevator operation, package handling, laundry, and maintenance process. Ask whether a loading area, workshop, or storefront shares the entry or affects building access. Look at windows and ventilation, test fixtures and water pressure, and confirm utility responsibilities in the written lease.
Historic-district designation may affect exterior alterations, while the specific designation map shows the district’s boundaries. Verify whether the address falls within it and ask the owner about any planned work. The best comparison is between the actual unit, building records, common areas, and stated lease terms, since two lofts on nearby blocks may have different uses and approvals.
Sources: NYC Department of City Planning, DUMBO Rezoning and existing context, NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission, DUMBO Historic District overview, NYC Department of Buildings, Certificate of Occupancy, NYC Loft Board, Loft Law process
A one-bedroom apartment in DUMBO is 60% above the Brooklyn median for that apartment type.
Common questions
- What should I verify before considering a loft conversion?
- Check the building’s legal use and Certificate of Occupancy; where relevant, confirm whether the space is registered with the Loft Board.
- Are all DUMBO loft buildings fully residential?
- No. City Planning documented mixed residential, commercial, industrial, and studio uses in its mapped study area; verify each building and unit.
- Which apartment features are reported in DUMBO?
- Across DUMBO's 306 tracked listings, the most commonly reported features are: Elevator was reported in 295 of 306 tracked listings (96%). Dishwasher was reported in 267 of 306 tracked listings (87%). Laundry in building was reported in 255 of 306 tracked listings (83%). These counts include explicit affirmative reports; listings without a mention are unknown, not negative.
- Which subway routes are near listings in DUMBO?
- The nearest MTA station is within 500 meters in a straight line of 306 of 306 geocoded listings. The most commonly nearby weekday routes are F, A, C. This is geographic proximity, not a walking-access or current-service guarantee. Source: MTA Subway Stations dataset.
- What is the median rent for a studio apartment in DUMBO?
- The median asking rent for a studio apartment in DUMBO, Brooklyn is $4,103 per month, based on 56 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 32% above the Brooklyn median of $3,100 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a one-bedroom apartment in DUMBO?
- The median asking rent for a one-bedroom apartment in DUMBO, Brooklyn is $5,428 per month, based on 124 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 60% above the Brooklyn median of $3,400 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a two-bedroom apartment in DUMBO?
- The median asking rent for a two-bedroom apartment in DUMBO, Brooklyn is $7,500 per month, based on 112 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 88% above the Brooklyn median of $4,000 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a three-bedroom apartment in DUMBO?
- The median asking rent for a three-bedroom apartment in DUMBO, Brooklyn is $10,500 per month, based on 13 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 136% above the Brooklyn median of $4,458 for the same apartment size.
- How do I find apartments in DUMBO?
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