
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Brooklyn Neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY from $1,975 (25 Rentals)


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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 | $4,169 | $1,975 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Brooklyn 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,764 | $1,425 | $8,889 |
| Downtown Brooklyn 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,253 | $3,295 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Brooklyn 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,931 | $2,650 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Brooklyn 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,539 | $6,650 | $8,000 |
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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 $2,843, while the average apartment in Downtown Brooklyn costs $4,988.
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 $370 which is $4,618 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Brooklyn.
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