
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Williamsburg Neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY from $900 (16 Rentals)
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East Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Williamsburg?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Williamsburg Studio Apartments | $4,187 | $2,623 | $8,500 |
East Williamsburg 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,383 | $2,550 | $5,400 |
East Williamsburg 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,785 | $3,600 | $6,530 |
East Williamsburg 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,390 | $1,260 | $9,000 |
East Williamsburg 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,337 | $1,345 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the East Williamsburg Neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY.
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Cheapest Available East Williamsburg Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Williamsburg area of New York, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Node Harman priced from $3,050. 568 Union has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $3,500. Here are the most affordable East Williamsburg apartments for rent in New York, NY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Node Harman | 1 Bed Apt | 1BR,1BA | $3,050 |
568 Union | Studio - M & Q Line | Studio,1BA | $3,500 |
123-127 Boerum St | 2 BED 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $4,100 |
544 Union | 1 Bedroom - S Line with Terrace | 1BR,1BA | $5,101 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Williamsburg, NY
As of August 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Williamsburg area is the $5.33 price per square foot 275 Nassau Ave Model at 275 Nassau Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Greenpoint neighborhood starting from $8,000. The second greatest value East Williamsburg apartment is the 12 Olive St Model at 12 Olive St starting at $2,595 with a $2.60 price per square foot in the South Williamsburg neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Williamsburg apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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275 Nassau Ave, Unit 1 | 275 Nassau Ave | 4BR,2BA | $5.33 |
12 Olive St | 12 Olive St | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
231 Jackson St, Unit 3 | 231 Jackson St | 4BR,3BA | $7.00 |
221 Kingsland Ave, Unit 2 | 221 Kingsland Ave | 2BR,1.5BA | $4.18 |
Node Harman | Private Room in 3 Bed Shared Apt | 3BR,2BA | $1.66 |
544 Union | 1 Bedroom - S Line with Terrace | 1BR,1BA | $7.36 |
568 Union | Studio - M & Q Line | Studio ,1BA | $7.88 |
26A Scholes St | Standard room | 1BR,1BA | $18.50 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY
Ranked #88
Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY
Ps 196 Ten Eyck
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Getting Around the East Williamsburg Neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY
Walk Score®
88 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
84 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
84 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Williamsburg Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Williamsburg?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Williamsburg is under $5,101.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Williamsburg?
The cheapest apartment in East Williamsburg is Node Harman which is listed at $3,050, while the average apartment in East Williamsburg costs $6,749.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Williamsburg?
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 1 regular apartments in East Williamsburg 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 East Williamsburg?
Cheap apartments in East Williamsburg have an average cost of $122 which is $6,627 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Williamsburg.
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