
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Coney Island Neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY from $1,000 (76 Rentals)
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Shorecrest Towers

Ocean Drive

Sam Burt Houses

Brightwater Towers

Trump Village

2955 Shell Rd

Luna Park

Brighton Towers A

Brighton Beach 2bdrm/2bath condo for rent
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3017 Ocean Pky

2805-2809 Ocean Pky

35 Brighton 2nd Pl

2727 Ocean Pky

Seabreeze Plaza

129 Oceanview Ave

Trump Village West Co-Ops

2828 W 16th St

Trump Village VII

2877 W 20th St
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3101 Ocean Pky

2858 Stillwell

2869 W 17th St

2848 W 15th St

1604 Mermaid Ave

3531 Surf Ave

2742 W 15th St

3080 W 1st St

2785 Ocean Pkwy

2812 W 15th St
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2621 Shore Pkwy

Neptune Tower

1 Banner 3rd Ter

2804 W 19th St

1726 Mermaid Ave

3508 Neptune Ave

2847 W 15th St

3506 Neptune Ave

2729 W 16th St

2767 W 15th St
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2926 W 25th St

2619 Shore Pky

2835-2837 W 17th St

2830 W 36th St

2828 Stillwell Ave

2822-2824 W 15th St

2805 W 16th St

2837 W 20th St

2827 W 15th St

1613 Mermaid Ave
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Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Coney Island?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coney Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,143 | $1,700 | $3,575 |
| Coney Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,165 | $3,199 | $5,195 |
| Coney Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,017 | $4,000 | $5,797 |
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There are currently 76 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Coney Island Neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY.
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Cheapest Available Coney Island Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Coney Island area of New York, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at 1515 Surf priced from $2,900. The Bay has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $3,092. Here are the most affordable Coney Island apartments for rent in New York, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1515 Surf | A05 | 1BR,1BA | $2,900 |
| The Bay | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3,092 |
| Ocean Drive | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3,095 |
| Sky Three | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3,375 |
| Shorecrest Towers | 3 Beds, 1.5 baths | 3BR,1BA | $4,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Coney Island, NY
As of May 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Coney Island area is the $4.67 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Ocean Drive in the in the Coney Island neighborhood starting from $5,797. The second greatest value Coney Island apartment is the 3 Beds, 1.5 baths Model at Shorecrest Towers starting at $4,000 with a $3.50 price per square foot in the Gravesend neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Coney Island apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Drive | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $4.67 |
| Shorecrest Towers | 3 Beds, 1.5 baths | 3BR,1.5BA | $3.50 |
| The Bay | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.24 |
| Sky Three | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.66 |
| 1515 Surf | A02 | 1BR,1BA | $6.00 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Coney Island Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Coney Island Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Coney Island Apartment is $2,900 at 1515 Surf.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Coney Island Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Coney Island is starting from $3,199 at 1515 Surf.
What is the most affordable Coney Island Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Coney Island Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Shorecrest Towers and starts from $4,000.
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