
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Brooklyn Neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY (1,168 Rentals)


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7 Dekalb

499 President Gowanus Apartments

Westmark

535 Carlton Ave

The Paxton

The Brooklyner

Baltic House

472 Myrtle Ave, Unit RETAIL, Unit RETAIL
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354 Butler St

8 Vanderbilt Ave, Unit 11J, Unit 11J

Renovated Giant Prewar 1 bedroom in Brooklyn Heights!, Unit 1E

Joralemon Street, Unit 8

Grand Avenue, Unit 608

161 Remsen St, Unit 4

130 Hicks St, Unit 435

375 Dean St, Unit 2

161 Remsen St, Unit 4

233 Schermerhorn St, Unit 11B
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FLEET PLACE, Unit 14E

150 Lawrence St, Unit SI FL17-ID2215

107 Columbia Heights, Unit SI FL7-ID1757

72 Willoughby St, Unit SI FL2-ID698

107 Columbia Heights, Unit SI FL4-ID1724

150 Lawrence St, Unit SI FL16-ID2213

218 Front St, Unit SI FL5-ID2186

218 Front St, Unit SI FL6-ID2187

151 S Elliott Pl, Unit SI FL7-ID2176

478 Kent Ave, Unit SI FL5-ID2136
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82 4th Ave, Unit SI FL4-ID1513

135 York St, Unit SI FL6-ID2166

482 Kent Ave, Unit SI FL6-ID2134

478 Kent Ave, Unit SI FL6-ID2133

57 Jay St, Unit SI FL2-ID2077

22 Chapel St, Unit SI FL6-ID2034

22 Chapel St, Unit SI FL13-ID2035

325 Lafayette Ave, Unit SI FL4-ID1979

141 Joralemon St, Unit SI FL5-ID1943

82 4th Ave, Unit SI FL3-ID1858
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72 Willoughby St, Unit SI FL4-ID1832

240 3rd Ave, Unit SI FL4-ID1830

240 3rd Ave, Unit SI FL3-ID1731

540 Fulton St, Unit SI FL39-ID1686

325 Lafayette Ave, Unit SI FL4-ID1674

141 Joralemon St, Unit SI FL6-ID1509

200 Montague St, Unit SI FL2-ID1516

545 Vanderbilt Ave, Unit SI FL24-ID1023

545 Vanderbilt Ave, Unit SI FL23-ID969

68 Gold St, Unit SI FL3-ID958
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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 | $4,121 | $1,975 | $6,649 |
Downtown Brooklyn 1 Bedroom Apartments | $5,017 | $1,425 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Brooklyn 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,210 | $3,000 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Brooklyn 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,211 | $3,850 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Brooklyn 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,498 | $4,299 | $10,000+ |
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Largest Available Downtown Brooklyn 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Downtown Brooklyn area of New York, NY is found at 70 Pine Apartments and is listed at 904 square feet priced from $5,615. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 Pine Apartments | A16 - 2910 | 904 Sq Ft | $5,615 |
| AVA Fort Greene | A15 | 780 Sq Ft | $4,292 |
| Pearl & Pine | 1 Bedroom Home Office | 750 Sq Ft | $6,840 |
| 66 Rockwell Place | 1 bed, 1 bath, Terrace | 731 Sq Ft | $5,125 |
| Avalon Willoughby Square | A7-723 | 723 Sq Ft | $5,040 |
| 461 Dean | A11 | 707 Sq Ft | $4,550 |
| The Brooklyner | 1 Bedroom G Line floors 17-41 | 677 Sq Ft | $4,197 |
| 95 Wall | One Bedroom A1A | 674 Sq Ft | $5,254 |
| Hoyt & Horn Apartments | S41F10 - Residence 3-8 P | 9-15 L | 666 Sq Ft | $4,421 |
| The Addison | I bed plus 1 bath | 577 Sq Ft | $4,295 |
Cheapest Available Downtown Brooklyn 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown Brooklyn of New York, NY is the 04 Line 1 Bed 1 Bath Model starting from $3,765 at 260 Gold. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown Brooklyn is currently $5,017. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| 260 Gold | 04 Line 1 Bed 1 Bath | $3,765 |
| Baltic House | Island Kitchen 1 Bed | $3,875 |
| The Brooklyner | 1 Bedroom L Line floors 9-16 | $3,973 |
| AVA DoBro | A3 | $4,067 |
| 461 Dean | A2 | $4,070 |
| 7 Dekalb | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Market | $4,141 |
| Hoyt & Horn Apartments | S41B10 - Residence 3-15 C | $4,142 |
| AVA Fort Greene | A15 | $4,292 |
| The Addison | I bed plus 1 bath | $4,295 |
| 505 State Street Apartments | A02 | $4,400 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Downtown Brooklyn Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Downtown Brooklyn with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Downtown Brooklyn is at 260 Gold listed at $3,765.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Downtown Brooklyn Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Brooklyn is $5,017.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Downtown Brooklyn Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Brooklyn is a 904 square feet unit starting from $5,615 at 70 Pine Apartments.
What is the average size for Downtown Brooklyn 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Downtown Brooklyn is currently 800 sq ft.
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