Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Brooklyn Neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY from $1,300 (30 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Brooklyn area of Brooklyn.
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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 |
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Downtown Brooklyn Studio Apartments | $3,928 | $1,545 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Brooklyn 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,432 | $1,375 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Brooklyn 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,051 | $3,000 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Brooklyn 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,249 | $3,800 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Brooklyn 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,533 | $4,299 | $8,100 |
Downtown Brooklyn 5 Bedroom Apartments | $9,650 | $9,650 | $9,650 |
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There are currently 30 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. Webster Apartments- ALL WOMENS HOUSING has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,300. Here are the most affordable Downtown Brooklyn apartments for rent in New York, NY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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EHS St George Towers | Shared Triple Room | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
Webster Apartments- ALL WOMENS HOUSING | Studio: Single | Studio,1BA | $2,300 |
The Bergen | 0 Bed 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $2,867 |
240 Willoughby | S01 | Studio,1BA | $3,165 |
66 Rockwell Place | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $3,196 |
The Brooklyner | Studio B Line floors 5-50 | Studio,1BA | $3,264 |
22 Chapel St | #13K | Studio,1BA | $3,305 |
The Ashland | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $3,413 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Brooklyn, NY
As of October 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Brooklyn area is the $5.32 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Market Model at 7 Dekalb in the in the Downtown Brooklyn neighborhood starting from $5,851. The second greatest value Downtown Brooklyn apartment is the 183 Classon Ave Model at 183 Classon Ave, Unit 3 starting at $4,299 with a $4.78 price per square foot in the South Williamsburg 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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7 Dekalb | 2 Bed 2 Bath Market | 2BR,2BA | $5.32 |
183 Classon Ave, Unit 3 | 183 Classon Ave | 4BR,1BA | $4.78 |
354 Butler St, Unit Studio | 354 Butler St | Studio ,1BA | $2.11 |
The Addison | 1 bed plus, 1 bath, outdoor space | 1BR,1BA | $5.24 |
130 Water St, Unit 9C | 130 Water St | 1BR,1BA | $4.93 |
The Eagle | 27B-31B | 1BR,1BA | $6.52 |
Douglass Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $6.23 |
251 Water St, Unit 2B | 251 Water St | Studio ,1BA | $6.52 |
66 Rockwell Place | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $6.19 |
The Bergen | 0 Bed 1 Bath | Studio ,1BA | $6.81 |
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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 $3,413.
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 $9,650.
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 11 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 $9,449 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Brooklyn.
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