
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brownsville Neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY from $1,200 (5 Rentals)
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Brownsville, Brooklyn, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Brownsville?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Brownsville Studio Apartments | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
Brownsville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,675 | $2,200 | $3,100 |
Brownsville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,517 | $3,000 | $4,000 |
Brownsville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,650 | $3,200 | $4,100 |
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brownsville, NY
As of August 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Brownsville area is the $3.08 price per square foot 98 Bristol St Model at 98 Bristol St, Unit Pitkins Ave Bristol St. in the in the Remsen Village neighborhood starting from $4,000. The second greatest value Brownsville apartment is the 2105A Pacific St Model at 2105A Pacific St, Unit Bed Stuyvesant 2Br’s starting at $3,100 with a $4.43 price per square foot in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Brownsville apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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98 Bristol St, Unit Pitkins Ave Bristol St. | 98 Bristol St | 3BR,1BA | $3.08 |
2105A Pacific St, Unit Bed Stuyvesant 2Br’s | 2105A Pacific St | 2BR,1BA | $4.43 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBrownsville, Brooklyn, NY
Ranked #52
Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Brownsville Neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY
Walk Score®
85 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
74 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
100 / 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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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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