
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Williamsburg Neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY from $900 (831 Rentals)
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1610 DEKALB AVE

206 Scholes St

1033 Flushing Ave

50 Monitor St

The Brooklyn Grand

36 Maspeth Ave

281 Union Ave

Mily On UnionBk

The Umbrella Factory
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Casetta Williamsburg

Bayard Views Condominiums

228 Bushwick Ave

364 Manhattan Ave

The Knick Bushwick

Aqua

Greenpoint 282

139 Skillman Ave

Manhattan Ave Apartments

369 Harman St
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Milk Factory

1512 Dekalb Avenue

283 Devoe Street

17 Conselyea St

265 Powers ST

207 Meserole Street

Classy Spacious 2 Bed, 2 Bath in Greenpoint

36 Conselyea Street

67 Richardson St, Brooklyn, NY 11211

172 Frost St
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Beautiful Sun Soaked One-Bed Luxury Apartment

Jackson Street

The Oakland

Maspeth Terrace

107 wilson ave

134 Kingsland Ave

65 Irving Ave

29 Montrose Ave

100 Starr St

100 Maspeth Ave
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605-607 Manhattan Ave

26 Monitor St

The Conselyea

713 Metropolitan Ave

274 Himrod

121 Kingsland Ave

1 Powers St

290 Suydam Street

251 Powers Street

647 Grand St
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Williamsburg Studio Apartments | $3,600 | $3,600 | $3,600 |
| East Williamsburg 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,168 | $3,200 | $4,720 |
| East Williamsburg 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,473 | $2,600 | $7,180 |
| East Williamsburg 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,894 | $2,900 | $10,000+ |
| East Williamsburg 4 Bedroom Apartments | $12,574 | $6,999 | $10,000+ |
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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 DO NOT ACTIVATE priced from $2,100. 470 Manhattan has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $4,300. Here are the most affordable East Williamsburg apartments for rent in New York, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| DO NOT ACTIVATE | Units2 | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
| 470 Manhattan | 1 Bedroom - O Line | 1BR,1BA | $4,300 |
| 568 Union | 1 Bedroom - I & U Line | 1BR,1BA | $4,586 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Williamsburg, NY
As of April 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Williamsburg area is the $0.38 price per square foot Units2 Model at DO NOT ACTIVATE in the in the Greenpoint neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value East Williamsburg apartment is the 193 Withers St Model at 193 Withers St, Unit 2 starting at $7,199 with a $7.20 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| DO NOT ACTIVATE | Units2 | 1BR,1BA | $0.38 |
| 193 Withers St, Unit 2 | 193 Withers St | 3BR,2BA | $7.20 |
| 231 Jackson St, Unit 3 | 231 Jackson St | 4BR,3BA | $7.00 |
| 470 Manhattan | 2 Bedroom - A Line | 2BR,2BA | $6.65 |
| 568 Union | 1 Bedroom - I & U Line | 1BR,1BA | $7.81 |
| 26A Scholes St | Standard room | 1BR,1BA | $18.50 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY
Ranked #18
Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Williamsburg Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Williamsburg Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Williamsburg Apartment is $2,100 at DO NOT ACTIVATE.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Williamsburg Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Williamsburg is starting from $2,700 at DO NOT ACTIVATE.
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