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Brooklyn Center

Pop. 32,479·58th most expensive in Minnesota·Brooklyn Center rents have dropped 7.8%, currently a renter's market
Median rent (all units)
$1,408/mo
Year-over-Year
-7.8%
Month-over-Month
-14.7%
vs US Median
-$557
Falling (Monthly)
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Brooklyn Center · $1,408
More affordable than 81% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
23% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,408/mo, rent takes about 23% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$56,000/yr
Local median income
$72,535/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Brooklyn Center's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,180
1 BR
$1,340
2 BR
$1,630
3 BR
$2,170
4 BR+
$2,430
Research median
$1,630/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
$16,896/yr
At $1,408/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 7.8% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-7.8% YoY, -14.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Brooklyn Center, MN is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 24.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
32,479
Median income
$72,535
Median age
33.5
Renters
36.4%
Age distribution
28.7%
23.1%
24.4%
12.4%
Under 1828.7%
18–3423.1%
35–5424.4%
55–6411.4%
65+12.4%
Gender
51.5%
48.5%
Male51.5%
Female48.5%
Race & ethnicity
31.5%
31.5%
16.5%
15.2%
White31.5%
Black31.5%
Hispanic16.5%
Asian15.2%
Other5.3%
Education (25+)
27%
36.4%
24.6%
No HS diploma11.9%
HS diploma27%
Some college36.4%
Bachelor's+24.6%
Housing tenure
63.6%
36.4%
Owner63.6%
Renter36.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Brooklyn Center, MN has changed in 5 years

Income
$64,618 → $72,535
up 12.3%
Population
33,298 → 32,479
down 2.5%
Renter share
40% → 36.4%
-3.6 pts
Bachelor's+
22.8% → 24.6%
+1.8 pts
Median age
31.9 → 33.5
+1.6 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $64,618 to $72,535 across the same window, up 12.3% versus 2021. Census counts show Brooklyn Center, MN losing about 819 residents over the five-year window, down 2.5% on net. The renter share has eased from 40% to 36.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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By apartment size

Brooklyn Center rent by bedroom count

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Brooklyn Center is $1,408/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,180/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,630/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,340/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,170/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($72,535/yr), Brooklyn Center ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 7.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Brooklyn Center an affordable city for renters?

Brooklyn Center is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,408/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($72,535/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Brooklyn Center falls comfortably within that range.

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

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,408/mo in Brooklyn Center. The local median household income is $72,535/yr, meaning the typical Brooklyn Center household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Brooklyn Center?

Rent in Brooklyn Center has decreased 7.8% over the past year as of July 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Brooklyn Center rent compare to other cities in Minnesota?

Brooklyn Center is one of the more affordable cities in Minnesota for rent, ranking #58 out of 67 tracked cities at $1,408/mo.

What percentage of Brooklyn Center residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36.4% of Brooklyn Center households are renters, while 63.6% are owner-occupied. Brooklyn Center leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Brooklyn Center rent compare to the national average?

Brooklyn Center's median rent of $1,408/mo is $557 (28%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Minnesota, it ranks #58 out of 67 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,408/mo, rent takes ~23% of Brooklyn Center's median household income ($72,535/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Brooklyn Center 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5.35–9.85%
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