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421 Degraw St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

421 Degraw St

421 Degraw StBrooklyn, NY 11217

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90 Sands
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

90 Sands

90 Sands StBrooklyn, NY 11201
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109 Joralemon St
Studio Apartments

109 Joralemon St

109 Joralemon StBrooklyn, NY 11201
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Cumberland Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Cumberland Apartments

253 Cumberland StBrooklyn, NY 11205
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288 Clinton St
1 Bedroom Apartments

288 Clinton St

288 Clinton StBrooklyn, NY 11201
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26 Leffert Place
Studio Apartments

26 Leffert Place

26 Lefferts PlBrooklyn, NY 11238
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75 Pineapple St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

75 Pineapple St

75 Pineapple StBrooklyn, NY 11201
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138 Joralemon St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

138 Joralemon St

138 Joralemon StBrooklyn, NY 11201
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564 atlantic ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

564 atlantic ave

564 Atlantic AveBrooklyn, NY 11217
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269 Henry St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

269 Henry St

269 Henry StBrooklyn, NY 11201
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Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY Local Guide

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 224 3rd Ave priced from $2,843. Webster Apartments- ALL WOMENS HOUSING has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $3,175. Here are the most affordable Downtown Brooklyn apartments for rent in New York, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
224 3rd AveStudioStudio,1BA$2,843
Webster Apartments- ALL WOMENS HOUSINGStudio: DoubleStudio,1BA$3,175
The AddisonStudio 1 bathStudio,1BA$3,195
22 Chapel StStudioStudio,1BA$3,198
240 WilloughbyS03Studio,1BA$3,350
AVA Fort GreeneS3Studio,1BA$3,445
WestmarkStudioStudio,1BA$3,516
The Paxton0 BED | 1 BATH - LINE CStudio,1BA$3,535

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Brooklyn, NY

As of August 24, 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 3 Bedroom Model at THE FLEET starting at $7,950 with a $5.13 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
472 Myrtle Ave, Unit RETAIL472 Myrtle Ave1BR,1BA$1.00
THE FLEET3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$5.13
Exhibit2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$6.52
183 Classon Ave, Unit 3183 Classon Ave3BR,1BA$4.44
354 Butler St, Unit Room354 Butler St1BR,1BA$1.58
182 Carlton Ave, Unit #BSMNT182 Carlton Ave2BR,1BA$6.28
213 Columbia2bed/1bath2BR,1BA$5.79
1012 Fulton St, Unit 3F1012 Fulton St2BR,1BA$4.60
66 Rockwell Place1 bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$6.54
Baltic HouseLarge 1 Bed1BR,1BA$6.33

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $3,535.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Brooklyn?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Brooklyn is 224 3rd Ave which is listed at $3,529, while the average apartment in Downtown Brooklyn costs $4,981.

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 16 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 $381 which is $4,600 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Brooklyn.

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