Top Rated Cheap Apartments for Rent in Brooklyn, NY from $500 (20 Rentals)

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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 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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4424 Kings Hwy
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

4424 Kings Hwy

4424 Kings HwyBrooklyn, NY 11234
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930 59th Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

930 59th Street

930 59th StBrooklyn, NY 11219
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Falcon Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Falcon Apartments

8800 20th AveBrooklyn, NY 11214
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1 Bedroom Apartments

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543 Marcy AveBrooklyn, NY 11206
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671 Liberty Avenue
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

671 Liberty Avenue

671 Liberty AveBrooklyn, NY 11207
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1710 Newkirk Avenue
1 Bedroom Apartments

1710 Newkirk Avenue

1710 Newkirk AveBrooklyn, NY 11226
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Argyle Hall
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Argyle Hall

400 Argyle RdBrooklyn, NY 11218
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522 Ocean Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

522 Ocean Ave

522 Ocean AveBrooklyn, NY 11226
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2031 ocean avenue
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2031 ocean avenue

2031 Ocean AveBrooklyn, NY 11230
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Remsen Tower
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Remsen Tower

106 Remsen AveBrooklyn, NY 11212
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217-227 E 7th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

217-227 E 7th St

217-227 E 7th StBrooklyn, NY 11218
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116 John St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

116 John St

1 Platt StNew York, NY 10038
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Getting Around Brooklyn, NY

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

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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 $1,500.

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 $4,687.

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 15 regular apartments in Brooklyn that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in New York City

Written by: Joshua Carlucci

New York City is the city that never sleeps, but it’s also the city that’s often synonymous with sky-high rents and steep living costs. That said, if you’re like many of us at ApartmentHomeLiving.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Hard truth. Moving is never easy. I’ve done it all – from local moves to cross-country relocations From packing to unpacking the last box, I have found moving to be an exhausting, expensive and stressful experience every time.