
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Brooklyn Neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY from $1,300 (28 Rentals)
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354 Butler St

155 Hicks St

354 Butler St, Unit Furnished studio apt

90 Sands

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288 Clinton St

26 Leffert Place

75 Pineapple St

Brooklyn Heights

564 atlantic ave

269 Henry St

One Nine Rockwell
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45 S. Elliot Place

64 Elliot Place

73

358 Henry Street

541 Bergen Street

FSA Apartments

537 CLINTON AVE
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Grand Court

193 Sackett St

40 Cumberland St

43 Underhill Avenue

116 John St

Fulton Plaza Apartments

88 Fulton St
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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 | $3,735 | $1,396 | $7,000 |
| Downtown Brooklyn 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,663 | $1,425 | $9,850 |
| Downtown Brooklyn 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,715 | $2,430 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Brooklyn 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,869 | $3,800 | $9,030 |
| Downtown Brooklyn 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,148 | $4,299 | $7,495 |
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There are currently 28 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Brooklyn Neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Brooklyn Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Brooklyn area of New York, NY is a Studio unit found at EHS St George Towers priced from $1,396. FOUND Study Brooklyn Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,650. Here are the most affordable Downtown Brooklyn apartments for rent in New York, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHS St George Towers | Shared Triple Room | Studio,1BA | $1,396 |
| FOUND Study Brooklyn Heights | Single - Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,650 |
| FOUND Study Brooklyn Heights - Student/Intern | Private Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,950 |
| Hoyt & Horn Apartments | S40A10 - Residence 3-8 Q | 9-15 M | Studio,1BA | $3,130 |
| Webster Apartments- ALL WOMENS HOUSING | Studio: Double | Studio,1BA | $3,175 |
| 240 Willoughby | S02 | Studio,1BA | $3,235 |
| 66 Rockwell Place | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $3,258 |
| The Brooklyner | Studio B Line floors 5-50 | Studio,1BA | $3,287 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Brooklyn, NY
As of January 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Brooklyn area is the $1.00 price per square foot 472 Myrtle Ave Model at 472 Myrtle Ave, Unit RETAIL in the in the Downtown Brooklyn neighborhood starting from $6,500. The second greatest value Downtown Brooklyn apartment is the 8 Lefferts Pl Model at 8 Lefferts Pl, Unit Apt #1 starting at $4,600 with a $3.83 price per square foot in the Prospect Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Brooklyn apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 472 Myrtle Ave, Unit RETAIL | 472 Myrtle Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 8 Lefferts Pl, Unit Apt #1 | 8 Lefferts Pl | 1BR,1.5BA | $3.83 |
| 7 Dekalb | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Market | 2BR,2BA | $6.08 |
| The Addison | 2 bed, 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $4.95 |
| 354 Butler St, Unit Furnished studio apt | 354 Butler St | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| 183 Classon Ave, Unit 3 | 183 Classon Ave | 4BR,1BA | $4.78 |
| 1012 Fulton St, Unit 3F | 1012 Fulton St | 2BR,1BA | $4.20 |
| 135 John St, Unit 20B | 135 John St | 1BR,1BA | $6.27 |
| 130 Water St, Unit 9C | 130 Water St | 1BR,1BA | $4.93 |
| 251 Water St, Unit 2B | 251 Water St | Studio ,1BA | $6.52 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Brooklyn Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Brooklyn?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Brooklyn is under $3,287.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Brooklyn?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Brooklyn is 66 Rockwell Place which is listed at $3,802, while the average apartment in Downtown Brooklyn costs $6,650.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Brooklyn?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 14 regular apartments in Downtown Brooklyn that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Brooklyn?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Brooklyn have an average cost of $555 which is $6,095 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Brooklyn.
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