Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brownsville Neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY from $1,400 (26 Rentals)

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112 E 95th St, Unit 1F
$2,200
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112 E 95th St, Unit 1F

112 E 95th StBrooklyn, NY 11212
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$2,700 - $3,700

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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317 E 96th St

BrooklynNY11212

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388 E 96th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

388 E 96th St

388 E 96th StBrooklyn, NY 11212
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2288 Atlantic Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2288 Atlantic Ave

2288 Atlantic AveBrooklyn, NY 11233
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1928 Pacific Street
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1928 Pacific Street

1928 Pacific StBrooklyn, NY 11233
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1601 Park PL
3 Bedroom Apartments

1601 Park PL

1601 Park PlBrooklyn, NY 11233
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Sherlock
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sherlock

14-16 Sherlock PlBrooklyn, NY 11233

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Cheapest Available Brownsville Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brownsville Gardens2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,823

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brownsville, NY

As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brownsville area is the $3.00 price per square foot 207 E 96th St Model at 207 E 96th St, Unit 1R in the in the Wingate neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Brownsville apartment is the 4 Bedroom Model at Brownsville Gardens starting at $2,605 with a $3.26 price per square foot in the Crown Heights South neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Brownsville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
207 E 96th St, Unit 1R207 E 96th St2BR,1BA$3.00
Brownsville Gardens4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$3.26
739 Saratoga Ave, Unit 2nd Floor739 Saratoga Ave2BR,1BA$3.57

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Brownsville, Brooklyn, NY

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brownsville Apartments

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Brownsville Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Brownsville is starting from $1,823 at Brownsville Gardens.

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