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The Garnet
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Garnet

1620 Fulton StBrooklyn, NY 11213
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Eden Roc
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Eden Roc

1869 83rd StBrooklyn, NY 11214

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Ventnor Flatz
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ventnor Flatz

1115 Dorchester RdBrooklyn, NY 11218
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1512 Dekalb Avenue
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

1512 Dekalb Avenue

1512 DeKalb AveBrooklyn, NY 11237
Student Housing
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Fountain Seaview B2
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fountain Seaview B2

702 Vandalia AveBrooklyn, NY 11239
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The Brite
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Brite

2175 E 15th StBrooklyn, NY 11229
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12 Agate Ct
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

12 Agate Ct

12 Agate CtBrooklyn, NY 11213
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54 Throop Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

54 Throop Ave

54 Throop AveBrooklyn, NY 11206
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1811 Quentin Rd
Studio Apartments

1811 Quentin Rd

1811 Quentin RdBrooklyn, NY 11229
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1819 BEVERLY RD
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1819 BEVERLY RD

1819 Beverly RdBrooklyn, NY 11226
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Wade
Studio Apartments

Wade

3022 W 22nd StBrooklyn, NY 11224
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75 Lenox Rd
Studio Apartments

75 Lenox Rd

75 Lenox RdBrooklyn, NY 11226
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The Bradley
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Bradley

1230 Avenue XBrooklyn, NY 11235
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1546 St Johns Pl
2 Bedroom Apartments

1546 St Johns Pl

1546 St Johns PlBrooklyn, NY 11213
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The Branton
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Branton

1411 Avenue VBrooklyn, NY 11229
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The Hancock House
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Hancock House

854 Hancock StBrooklyn, NY 11233
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214 Macdougal Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

214 Macdougal Street

214-216 Macdougal StBrooklyn, NY 11233

Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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92 Woodruff Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

92 Woodruff Ave

92 Woodruff AveBrooklyn, NY 11226
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Bay Plaza
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bay Plaza

2323 E 12th StBrooklyn, NY 11229
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4424 Kings Hwy
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

4424 Kings Hwy

4424 Kings HwyBrooklyn, NY 11234
Corporate Housing
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850 East 31 St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

850 East 31 St

850 E 31st StBrooklyn, NY 11210
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135 Ocean Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

135 Ocean Ave

135 Ocean AveBrooklyn, NY 11225
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Fountain Seaview B6
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fountain Seaview B6

894 Fountain AveBrooklyn, NY 11208
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Wyckoff
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Wyckoff

253 Irving AveBrooklyn, NY 11237
Corporate Housing
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Shore Haven Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Shore Haven Apartments

2064 Cropsey AveBrooklyn, NY 11214
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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

When searching for a roommate, follow this list of essential steps and set clear expectations to create a solid foundation for a harmonious living situation.

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Carlton Plaza
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Carlton Plaza

1740 Ocean AveBrooklyn, NY 11230
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930 59th Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

930 59th Street

930 59th StBrooklyn, NY 11219
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657 St. Marks
Studio Apartments

657 St. Marks

657 Saint Marks AveBrooklyn, NY 11216
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1030 Ocean Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1030 Ocean Ave

1030 Ocean AveBrooklyn, NY 11226
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842 Bushwick Avenue
1 Bedroom Apartments

842 Bushwick Avenue

842 Bushwick AveBrooklyn, NY 11221
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35-49 Stratford Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

35-49 Stratford Rd

35-49 Stratford RdBrooklyn, NY 11218
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115 Brooklyn Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

115 Brooklyn Ave

115 Brooklyn AveBrooklyn, NY 11213
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3111 Brighton 7Th St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3111 Brighton 7Th St

3111 Brighton 7Th StBrooklyn, NY 11235
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Beach Haven Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Beach Haven Apartments

2682 W 2nd StBrooklyn, NY 11223
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The Unofficial NYC Playbook: An Insider's Guide to Where to Eat, Roam, and Find Your Home in the City That Never Sleeps

Moving to NYC? Go beyond the landmarks. Our local expert shares an insider's guide to New York City's neighborhoods, finding your rhythm, and making the city feel like home.

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Brooklyn, NY

Pricing Updated: 05/15/2026

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Industry City$3,000$3,0001
Fort Hamilton$3,100$1,6502
Bay Ridge$3,500$1,6507
Broadway Triangle$3,600$3,4951
Cypress Hills$3,700$1,52521
East Flatbush Wingate$4,100$2,20025
South Shore Brooklyn$4,300$1,50079
Seagate$4,892$1,70046
Southwest Brooklyn$5,250$1,42545
Wallabout$6,500$4,2992

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ventnor Flatz2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$850
Bay PlazaUnit CStudio,1BA$1,375
140 Van Siclen Ave0Studio,1BA$1,400
Verrazano Garden Apartments1089 2Br2BR,1BA$1,500
371 95th St1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,650
Brownsville Gardens2 Bedroom2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
472 Myrtle Ave, Unit RETAIL472 Myrtle Ave1BR,1BA$1.00
1154 Myrtle AveStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$0.02
870 Prospect Pl, Unit Apt.2870 Prospect Pl2BR,1BA$1.67
176 Beach 97th St, Unit 3176 Beach 97th St3BR,1BA$2.07
637 Greene Ave637 Greene Ave2BR,1BA$2.00
179 Hart St, Unit 2 bedroom179 Hart St2BR,1BA$2.10
Verrazano Garden Apartments1089 2Br2BR,1BA$1.50
371 95th St1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.83
Ventnor Flatz2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.00
855 E 55th St, Unit Shared Apartment For Rent855 E 55th St1BR,1BA$1.41

The Local NYC Expert's Guide to the Perfect Neighborhoods Near Top Employers

From Battery Park City to Hudson Heights, find a rental that makes walking to work a reality. Explore the best NYC neighborhoods near major employers.

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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A Local Expert's Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in NYC

A Local Expert's guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the New York City area for affordable living. Find your perfect NYC Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeliving.com

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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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Brittney3+ 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 $1,741.

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.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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