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Brooklyn, NY Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Brooklyn, NY

Pricing Updated: 08/02/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Brooklyn, NY area range in price from $1,030 to $19,840 with an overall median price of $5,966. The three Brooklyn neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Barren Island at $1,750, Bay Ridge at $1,600, and East Flatbush Wingate at $1,030. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Brooklyn Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Barren Island$2,750$1,7502
Bay Ridge$3,375$1,60013
East Flatbush Wingate$3,505$1,03031
Cypress Hills$3,700$2,2006
Industry City$3,700$1,2405
Kensington Parkville$3,800$2,2955
South Shore Brooklyn$3,949$1,25096
Seagate$3,999$1,94564
Southwest Brooklyn$4,045$1,050130
Broadway Triangle$4,583$3,2503

Cheapest Available Brooklyn Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Brooklyn, NY is a 2 Beds unit found at Ventnor Flatz in the Prospect Park neighborhood priced from $800. Verrazano Garden Apartments in the Grymes Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,040. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Brooklyn apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ventnor Flatz2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$800
Verrazano Garden Apartments1089 StudioStudio,1BA$1,040
14 St Marks PlSTUStudio,$1,200
Bay PlazaUnit CStudio,1BA$1,200
EHS St George TowersShared Triple Room1BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brooklyn, NY

As of August 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Brooklyn area is the $0.55 price per square foot 542 Van Siclen Ave Model at 542 Van Siclen Ave, Unit 2R in the in the East New York neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Brooklyn apartment is the 637 Greene Ave Model at 637 Greene Ave, Unit 1 starting at $3,001 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Brooklyn apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
542 Van Siclen Ave, Unit 2R542 Van Siclen Ave3BR,1BA$0.55
637 Greene Ave, Unit 1637 Greene Ave1BR,1BA$2.00
2522 Bedford Ave, Unit 2C2522 Bedford Ave3BR,1BA$0.80
1203 38th St, Unit 2nd floor1203 38th St2BR,1BA$1.92
722 New Jersey Ave, Unit 722722 New Jersey AveStudio ,1BA$1.50
1644 E 49th St, Unit 11644 E 49th StStudio ,1BA$1.52
138 9th St, Unit Roommate138 9th St1BR,1BA$1.17
Node HarmanPrivate Room in 3 Bed Shared Apt3BR,2BA$1.66
Ventnor Flatz2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.94
Verrazano Garden Apartments1089 StudioStudio ,1BA$2.08

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Brooklyn Overview

The most heavily populated of all of New York City's boroughs, Brooklyn stands tall and proud as a focal point of the Big Apple. With many affordable apartments in Brooklyn available to NYC locals, it's not secret as to why this area is home to so many. Comprising over seventy square miles of roadways and housing, Brooklyn is a distinct and growing locale boasting a diverse mix of residents, local businesses and long-established hot spots.

Why live in Brooklyn, NY?

Despite its current tag as a 'hipster haven', Brooklyn remains a hugely popular destination choice for young working professionals for good reason. Offering easy access to the rest of NYC, housing is far more affordable than Manhattan and Brooklyn's diverse population yields a truly one-of-a-kind melting pot of charm and excitement. From indie rock record stores to hip-hop-heavy nightclubs, funky fashion boutiques to world-famous pizza shops on the corner, Brooklyn apartments give residents a life in a city on the move bursting with opportunities.

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Walk Score®

92 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

79 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

95 / 100

Rider’s Paradise

World-class public transportation

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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Brittney • 3+ years in Brooklyn

April 3, 2025

Love living in Brooklyn. I used to live in Manhattan and that was way to expensive. Moved out to Prospect park area and love it. Easy train ride into Manhattan, and all the stuff I need is in the area. I'd love having a great steak restaurant nearby, but I guess beggars cant be choosers. lol

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brooklyn Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Brooklyn?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Brooklyn is under $1,500.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brooklyn?

The cheapest apartment in Brooklyn is EHS St George Towers which is listed at $1,500, while the average apartment in Brooklyn costs $5,966.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Brooklyn?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 10 regular apartments in Brooklyn that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in New York City

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