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 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,200 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
Brownsville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,725 | $2,100 | $3,500 |
Brownsville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,235 | $1,275 | $3,990 |
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There are currently 5 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Brownsville Neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY.
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brownsville, NY
As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Brownsville area is the $2.92 price per square foot 953 Thomas S Boyland St Model at 953 Thomas S Boyland St, Unit 2nd fl in the in the Remsen Village neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Brownsville apartment is the 64 Buffalo Ave Model at 64 Buffalo Ave, Unit #3 starting at $3,595 with a $3.27 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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953 Thomas S Boyland St, Unit 2nd fl | 953 Thomas S Boyland St | 3BR,1BA | $2.92 |
64 Buffalo Ave, Unit #3 | 64 Buffalo Ave | 3BR,2BA | $3.27 |
608 E 96th St, Unit E 96th St | 608 E 96th St | 3BR,1BA | $3.38 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBrownsville, Brooklyn, NY
Ranked #44
Among neighborhoods in Brooklyn, NY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Brownsville, Brooklyn, NY
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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.
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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