251 Dekalb Ave
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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Brooklyn Neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY from $1,200 (35 Rentals)
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$1,4205 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
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287 VanderbiltBrooklyn, NY 11205
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EHS St George Towers
55 Clark StBrooklyn, NY 11201
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287 VanderbiltBrooklyn, NY 11205
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23 Rockwell Place
23 Rockwell PlaceBrooklyn, NY 11217
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535 Carlton Ave
535 Carlton AveBrooklyn, NY 11238
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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 | $3,901 | $1,545 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Brooklyn 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,499 | $1,375 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Brooklyn 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,121 | $2,629 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Brooklyn 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,029 | $1,450 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Brooklyn 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,912 | $1,230 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 35 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 1 Bed unit found at EHS St George Towers priced from $1,500. 23 Rockwell Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,065. 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 | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| 23 Rockwell Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,065 |
| Webster Apartments- ALL WOMENS HOUSING | Studio: Single | Studio,1BA | $2,300 |
| 38 6th Ave | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $2,743 |
| The Addison | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $2,792 |
| The Bergen | 0 Bed 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $3,020 |
| 66 Rockwell Place | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $3,140 |
| 499 President Gowanus Apartments | 418 | Studio,1BA | $3,182 |
| The Rocklyn | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $3,183 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Brooklyn, NY
As of August 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Brooklyn area is the $4.33 price per square foot 32 Greene Ave Model at 32 Greene Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Downtown Brooklyn neighborhood starting from $6,499. The second greatest value Downtown Brooklyn apartment is the 2 bed, 2 bath Model at 66 Rockwell Place starting at $6,320 with a $6.17 price per square foot in the Downtown Brooklyn 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. |
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| 32 Greene Ave, Unit 1 | 32 Greene Ave | 3BR,1BA | $4.33 |
| 66 Rockwell Place | 2 bed, 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $6.17 |
| 150 Summit St, Unit Garden Unit | 150 Summit St | 2BR,2BA | $6.20 |
| 354 Butler St, Unit Studio | 354 Butler St | Studio ,1BA | $2.11 |
| 183 Classon Ave, Unit 3 | 183 Classon Ave | 4BR,1BA | $4.78 |
| 38 6th Ave | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.81 |
| 393 Pacific St, Unit 3 | 393 Pacific St | 1BR,1BA | $5.36 |
| Avalon Willoughby Square | A2-658 | 1BR,1BA | $6.38 |
| The Bergen | 0 Bed 1 Bath | Studio ,1BA | $6.34 |
| The Addison | Studio 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $6.44 |
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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 $3,183.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Brooklyn?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Brooklyn is EHS St George Towers which is listed at $1,500, while the average apartment in Downtown Brooklyn costs $6,775.
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 15 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 $201 which is $6,574 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Brooklyn.
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