
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Williamsburg Neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY from $900 (17 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 | $3,693 | $2,623 | $8,500 |
East Williamsburg 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,387 | $2,710 | $4,395 |
East Williamsburg 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,650 | $2,795 | $6,445 |
East Williamsburg 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,883 | $1,260 | $10,000+ |
East Williamsburg 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,147 | $1,345 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 17 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 |
470 Manhattan | 1 Bedroom - C Line | 1BR,1BA | $4,675 |
544 Union | 1 Bedroom - S Line with Terrace | 1BR,1BA | $5,101 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Williamsburg, NY
As of October 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Williamsburg area is the $2.54 price per square foot 12 Olive St Model at 12 Olive St in the in the South Williamsburg neighborhood starting from $2,795. The second greatest value East Williamsburg apartment is the 231 Jackson St Model at 231 Jackson St, Unit 3 starting at $6,999 with a $7.00 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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12 Olive St | 12 Olive St | 2BR,1BA | $2.54 |
231 Jackson St, Unit 3 | 231 Jackson St | 4BR,3BA | $7.00 |
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 | 1 Bedroom - R Line with Terrace | 1BR,1BA | $9.21 |
470 Manhattan | 1 Bedroom - C Line | 1BR,1BA | $7.36 |
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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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $8,548.
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