
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Brooklyn Neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY (1,148 Rentals)


The Rocklyn

FOUND Study Brooklyn Heights

7 Dekalb

499 President Gowanus Apartments

535 Carlton Ave

395 Carroll Street

The Brooklyner

472 Myrtle Ave, Unit RETAIL

354 Butler St, Unit Furnished studio apt
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150 Lawrence St

82 4th Ave

240 3rd Ave

545 Vanderbilt Ave

93 Hicks St

395 Carroll St

99 Gold St

CRANBERRY STREET

Grand Avenue

107 Columbia Heights
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107 Columbia Heights

72 Willoughby St

22 Chapel St

150 Lawrence St

1 Putnam Ave

55 Cumberland St

82 4th Ave

52 Clark St

128 Columbia Heights

470 Dean St
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470 Dean St

218 Front St

218 Front St

151 S Elliott Pl

478 Kent Ave

478 Kent Ave

482 Kent Ave

249 Willoughby Ave

140 Broadway

Grand Avenue
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57 Jay St

22 Chapel St

375 Dean St

161 Remsen St

130 Hicks St

161 Remsen St

141 Joralemon St

124 Columbia Heights

249 Willoughby Ave

249 Willoughby Ave
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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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 AVA Fort Greene and is listed at 780 square feet priced from $4,292. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVA Fort Greene | A15 | 780 Sq Ft | $4,292 |
| 66 Rockwell Place | 1 bed, 1 bath | 725 Sq Ft | $3,932 |
| Avalon Willoughby Square | A7-723 | 723 Sq Ft | $4,675 |
| 95 Wall | One Bedroom A1C | 711 Sq Ft | $5,647 |
Cheapest Available Downtown Brooklyn 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown Brooklyn of New York, NY is the A3 Model starting from $3,951 at AVA DoBro. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown Brooklyn is currently $4,591. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| AVA DoBro | A3 | $3,951 |
| 461 Dean | A2 | $3,995 |
| AVA Fort Greene | A17 | $4,063 |
| 66 Rockwell Place | 1 bed, 1 bath | $4,125 |
| Hoyt & Horn Apartments | S41B10 - Residence 3-15 C | $4,142 |
| The Brooklyner | 1 Bedroom K Line floors 8-41 | $4,157 |
| 240 Willoughby | A04 | $4,420 |
| The Ashland | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | $4,439 |
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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 AVA DoBro listed at $3,951.
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 $4,591.
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 780 square feet unit starting from $4,292 at AVA Fort Greene.
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 1,900 sq ft.
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