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1 Clinton St

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102 Fulton St

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56 Pine St

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75 Wall St

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130 Water St

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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10 Nevins St

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New York's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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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 1 Bed unit found at St George Towers priced from $1,500. 38 6th Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,121. Here are the most affordable Downtown Brooklyn apartments for rent in New York, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
St George TowersShared Triple Room1BR,1BA$1,500
38 6th AveStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,121
Webster ApartmentsStudio: SingleStudio,1BA$2,800
The Bergen0 Bed 1 BathStudio,1BA$3,141
The AddisonStudio 1 bathStudio,1BA$3,148
66 Rockwell PlaceStudio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$3,162
260 Gold13 Line 0 Bed 1 BathStudio,1BA$3,270
AVA Fort GreeneS3Studio,1BA$3,290

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Brooklyn, NY

As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Brooklyn area is the $6.52 price per square foot 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Model at Exhibit in the in the Downtown neighborhood starting from $5,909. The second greatest value Downtown Brooklyn apartment is the 354 Butler St Model at 354 Butler St, Unit New starting at $1,900 with a $2.11 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.
Exhibit2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$6.52
354 Butler St, Unit New354 Butler StStudio ,1BA$2.11
The Bergen2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$6.74
38 6th Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.81
183 Classon Ave, Unit 1183 Classon Ave3BR,1BA$4.87
95 WallStudio E1YJStudio ,1BA$6.28
7 Dekalb1 Bed 1 Bath Market1BR,1BA$6.57
411 Bergen St, Unit #3411 Bergen St1BR,1BA$5.33
303 Flatbush Ave, Unit 3F303 Flatbush Ave1BR,1BA$6.21
251 Water St, Unit 2B251 Water StStudio ,1BA$6.52

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Brooklyn

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Brooklyn?

There are currently 3316 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Brooklyn, NY with pricing that ranges from $1,275 to $30,500. There are also 275 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Brooklyn ranging from $2,745 to $27,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Brooklyn?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Brooklyn ranges from $2,745 to $27,500 with an average monthly rent of $7,523.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in New York City

Written by: Joshua Carlucci

New York City is the city that never sleeps, but it’s also the city that’s often synonymous with sky-high rents and steep living costs. That said, if you’re like many of us at ApartmentHomeLiving.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.