
Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Brooklyn Neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY (3,540 Rentals)


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7 Dekalb

499 President Gowanus Apartments

EHS St George Towers

535 Carlton Ave

38 6th Ave

395 Carroll Street

The Brooklyner
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472 Myrtle Ave, Unit RETAIL

183 Classon Ave, Unit 3

1012 Fulton St, Unit 3F

422 Clermont Ave, Unit 1

354 Butler St, Unit Furnished studio apt

150 Lawrence St

151 S Elliott Pl

70 Middagh St

82 4th Ave
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240 3rd Ave

154 Atlantic Ave

51 5th Ave

545 Vanderbilt Ave

527 Dean St

72 Willoughby St

304 Gold St

304 Gold St

93 Hicks St

395 Carroll St
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99 Gold St

187 Bond St

107 Columbia Heights

107 Columbia Heights

Grand Avenue

72 Willoughby St

22 Chapel St

150 Lawrence St

150 Lawrence St
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150 Lawrence St

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21 Adelphi St

21 Adelphi St

1 Putnam Ave

1 Putnam Ave

180 Ashland Pl

43 Cumberland St

21 Adelphi St

42 Woodhull St
Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Brooklyn?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Brooklyn Studio Apartments | $3,681 | $1,396 | $7,000 |
| Downtown Brooklyn 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,591 | $1,425 | $9,650 |
| Downtown Brooklyn 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,636 | $2,940 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Brooklyn 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,184 | $3,850 | $9,380 |
| Downtown Brooklyn 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,298 | $4,299 | $7,495 |
| Downtown Brooklyn 5 Bedroom Apartments | $25,000 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn, and the greater New York City area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Family-Friendly Rating
Do you have a family with kids? this part of town has come to be a leading neighborhood for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly communities have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. Family Friendly neighborhoods provide resources like parks, recreation and A/V rooms, trails, and more.
Outdoors Rating
Do you like parks and greenspace? Downtown Brooklyn is a highly-rated neighborhood for its parks and green spaces, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Luxury Living Rating
This submarket is one of the best-regarded luxury neighborhoods in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like pools, saunas, workout spaces, on-site concierge services, park access, and amenities like granite countertops, range hoods, and high-end appliances. Luxury submarkets also often offer hardwood floors and fireplaces, raquetball courts, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.
Pet Friendly Rating
There's good news if you raise dogs or cats. This part of Brooklyn ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Brooklyn
How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Brooklyn?
There are currently 1,933 Studio Apartments in Downtown Brooklyn with rent ranges from $1,396 to $7,000 with an average price of $3,681.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown Brooklyn Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Brooklyn ranges from $1,425 to $9,650 with an average monthly rent of $4,591.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Brooklyn cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Brooklyn range from $2,940 to $14,995. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $5,636.
How expensive are Downtown Brooklyn Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 290 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Brooklyn on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $3,850 to $9,380 - averaging $6,184 for the location.
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