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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 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 $2,000. Here are the most affordable Downtown Brooklyn apartments for rent in New York, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
EHS St George TowersShared Triple Room1BR,1BA$1,500
Webster Apartments- ALL WOMENS HOUSINGStudio: SingleStudio,1BA$2,000
38 6th AveStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,743
The AddisonStudio 1 bathStudio,1BA$2,745
The Bergen0 Bed 1 BathStudio,1BA$3,041
33 Bond StApartment 308Studio,1BA$3,045
260 Gold06 Line 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3,051
499 President Gowanus Apartments418Studio,1BA$3,182
The RocklynSTUDIOStudio,1BA$3,183

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Brooklyn, NY

As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Brooklyn area is the $4.25 price per square foot 161 Saint Marks Ave Model at 161 Saint Marks Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Prospect Heights neighborhood starting from $8,500. The second greatest value Downtown Brooklyn apartment is the 78 Clinton Ave Model at 78 Clinton Ave, Unit #1 starting at $5,800 with a $4.14 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
161 Saint Marks Ave, Unit 1161 Saint Marks Ave2BR,2BA$4.25
78 Clinton Ave, Unit #178 Clinton Ave3BR,1.5BA$4.14
66 Rockwell Place2 bed, 2 bath2BR,2BA$6.49
303 Flatbush Ave, Unit 2303 Flatbush Ave3BR,2BA$5.64
Exhibit2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$6.52
183 Classon Ave, Unit 3183 Classon Ave4BR,1BA$4.78
354 Butler St, Unit Studio354 Butler StStudio ,1BA$2.11
38 6th Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.81
251 Water St, Unit 2B251 Water StStudio ,1BA$6.52
The Bergen0 Bed 1 BathStudio ,1BA$6.39

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Brooklyn

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Brooklyn?

There are currently 3343 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Brooklyn, NY with pricing that ranges from $1,240 to $18,260. There are also 399 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Brooklyn ranging from $1,200 to $33,000.

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 $1,200 to $33,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,742.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Brooklyn?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Brooklyn range from $1,240 to $17,042, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,400 to $33,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,425 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,440.

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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

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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

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