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Brooklyn Park

Pop. 16,067·72nd most expensive in Maryland·Rental market data updated monthly for Brooklyn Park, MD
Median rent (all units)
$1,700/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-4.6%
vs US Median
-$265
Falling (Monthly)
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Brooklyn Park · $1,700
More affordable than 61% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
23% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,700/mo, rent takes about 23% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$68,000/yr
Local median income
$87,989/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Brooklyn Park's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,250
1 BR
$1,430
2 BR
$1,750
3 BR
$2,270
4 BR+
$2,570
Research median
$1,750/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$20,400/yr
At $1,700/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
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Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -4.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Brooklyn Park, MD is majority owner-occupied, 19.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,067
Median income
$87,989
Median age
38.4
Renters
20.3%
Age distribution
23%
21.3%
27.9%
13.9%
13.9%
Under 1823%
18–3421.3%
35–5427.9%
55–6413.9%
65+13.9%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
48.8%
24.1%
19.2%
White48.8%
Black24.1%
Hispanic19.2%
Asian3.7%
Other4.2%
Education (25+)
17.2%
37.2%
25.9%
19.8%
No HS diploma17.2%
HS diploma37.2%
Some college25.9%
Bachelor's+19.8%
Housing tenure
79.7%
20.3%
Owner79.7%
Renter20.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Brooklyn Park, MD has changed in 5 years

Income
$69,494 → $87,989
up 26.6%
Population
15,541 → 16,067
up 3.4%
Renter share
17.9% → 20.3%
+2.4 pts
Bachelor's+
15.9% → 19.8%
+3.9 pts
Median age
37.7 → 38.4
+0.7 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $69,494 in 2021 to $87,989 more recently. Census counts show Brooklyn Park, MD adding about 526 residents over the five-year window, up 3.4% on net. The renter share has risen from 17.9% to 20.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 15.9% to 19.8% across the same window.

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At $1,700/mo, how Brooklyn Park rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

By apartment size

Brooklyn Park rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Brooklyn Park. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Brooklyn Park, MD

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Brooklyn Park is $1,700/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,250/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,750/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,430/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,270/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($87,989/yr), Brooklyn Park ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Brooklyn Park an affordable city for renters?

Brooklyn Park is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,700/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($87,989/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Brooklyn Park falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Brooklyn Park?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,700/mo in Brooklyn Park. The local median household income is $87,989/yr, meaning the typical Brooklyn Park household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Brooklyn Park?

Rent in Brooklyn Park has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Brooklyn Park rent compare to other cities in Maryland?

Brooklyn Park is one of the more affordable cities in Maryland for rent, ranking #72 out of 95 tracked cities at $1,700/mo.

What percentage of Brooklyn Park residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 20.3% of Brooklyn Park households are renters, while 79.7% are owner-occupied. Brooklyn Park leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Brooklyn Park rent compare to the national average?

Brooklyn Park's median rent of $1,700/mo is $265 (13%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Maryland, it ranks #72 out of 95 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,700/mo, rent takes ~23% of Brooklyn Park's median household income ($87,989/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Brooklyn Park 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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