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855 E 55th St, Unit Shared Apartment For Rent, Unit Shared Apartment For Rent

29 Buffalo Ave

808 Nostrand Ave, Unit 3

140 Van Siclen Ave

610 E 26th St

354 Butler St, Unit Room

1014 E 82nd St, Unit Apt#B-1, Unit Apt#B-1

The Garnet

Eden Roc
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Ventnor Flatz

1512 Dekalb Avenue

939 Saint Marks Ave

Fountain Seaview B2

The Brite

Douglass Street Apartments

12 Agate Ct

54 Throop Ave

1811 Quentin Rd

Elevatored Apartment Bldg
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1819 BEVERLY RD

Wade

75 Lenox Rd

The Bradley

1546 St Johns Pl

The Branton

The Hancock House

214 Macdougal Street

Common Owens (Furnished Rooms)

Common Brower (Furnished Rooms)
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Dekalb Senior Citizen Residence 62+

92 Woodruff Ave

550 Bainbridge Street

Bay Plaza

4424 Kings Hwy

850 East 31 St

135 Ocean Ave

Fountain Seaview B6

Wyckoff

Shore Haven Apartments
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Carlton Plaza

Common Gates (Furnished Rooms)

930 59th Street

657 St. Marks

1030 Ocean Ave

842 Bushwick Avenue

35-49 Stratford Rd

115 Brooklyn Ave

3111 Brighton 7Th St

Beach Haven Apartments
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Brooklyn, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Brooklyn?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Brooklyn Studio Apartments | $4,145 | $1,500 | $8,500 |
| Cheap Brooklyn 1 Bedroom Apartments | $5,210 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Brooklyn 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,014 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Brooklyn 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,964 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Brooklyn 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,481 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
| Brooklyn 5 Bedroom Apartments | $9,414 | $5,149 | $10,000+ |
| Brooklyn 7 Bedroom Apartments | $6,381 | $3,750 | $9,013 |
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Brooklyn, NY Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Brooklyn, NY
Pricing Updated: 05/15/2026Current apartment rentals in the Brooklyn, NY area range in price from $1,425 to $17,564 with an overall median price of $5,039. The three Brooklyn neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Industry City at $3,000, Fort Hamilton at $1,650, and Bay Ridge at $1,650. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Brooklyn Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry City | $3,000 | $3,000 | 1 |
| Fort Hamilton | $3,100 | $1,650 | 2 |
| Bay Ridge | $3,500 | $1,650 | 7 |
| Broadway Triangle | $3,600 | $3,495 | 1 |
| Cypress Hills | $3,700 | $1,525 | 21 |
| East Flatbush Wingate | $4,100 | $2,200 | 25 |
| South Shore Brooklyn | $4,300 | $1,500 | 79 |
| Seagate | $4,892 | $1,700 | 46 |
| Southwest Brooklyn | $5,250 | $1,425 | 45 |
| Wallabout | $6,500 | $4,299 | 2 |
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 $850. Bay Plaza in the Sheepshead Bay neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,375. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Brooklyn apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ventnor Flatz | 2 Bedroom/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
| Bay Plaza | Unit C | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
| 140 Van Siclen Ave | 0 | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| Verrazano Garden Apartments | 1089 2Br | 2BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| 371 95th St | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| Brownsville Gardens | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,741 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brooklyn, NY
As of May 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brooklyn area is the $1.00 price per square foot 472 Myrtle Ave Model at 472 Myrtle Ave, Unit RETAIL in the in the Downtown Brooklyn neighborhood starting from $6,500. The second greatest value Brooklyn apartment is the Studio, 1 bath Model at 1154 Myrtle Ave starting at $40 with a $0.02 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 472 Myrtle Ave, Unit RETAIL | 472 Myrtle Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 1154 Myrtle Ave | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $0.02 |
| 870 Prospect Pl, Unit Apt.2 | 870 Prospect Pl | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| 176 Beach 97th St, Unit 3 | 176 Beach 97th St | 3BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| 637 Greene Ave | 637 Greene Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 179 Hart St, Unit 2 bedroom | 179 Hart St | 2BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| Verrazano Garden Apartments | 1089 2Br | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 371 95th St | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Ventnor Flatz | 2 Bedroom/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 855 E 55th St, Unit Shared Apartment For Rent | 855 E 55th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
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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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Brittney • 3+ years in Brooklyn
April 3, 2025Love 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 $1,741.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brooklyn?
The cheapest apartment in Brooklyn is 371 95th St which is listed at $1,650, while the average apartment in Brooklyn costs $5,039.
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 25 regular apartments in Brooklyn that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Brooklyn?
Cheap apartments in Brooklyn have an average cost of $1,796 which is $3,243 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brooklyn.
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