Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Flatbush Neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY from $700 (166 Rentals)

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property at 701 E 96th St

$1,500 - $2,700

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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701 E 96th St

BrooklynNY11236

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Flatbush, Brooklyn, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Flatbush Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brownsville Gardens2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,823

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Flatbush, NY

As of July 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Flatbush area is the $0.65 price per square foot 664 Pennsylvania Ave Model at 664 Pennsylvania Ave, Unit 2 in the in the East New York neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Flatbush apartment is the 17 Ludlam Pl Model at 17 Ludlam Pl, Unit 2 starting at $3,100 with a $2.38 price per square foot in the Wingate neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Flatbush apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
664 Pennsylvania Ave, Unit 2664 Pennsylvania Ave3BR,1BA$0.65
17 Ludlam Pl, Unit 217 Ludlam Pl3BR,1BA$2.38
207 E 96th St, Unit 1R207 E 96th St2BR,1BA$3.00
521 Hegeman Ave, Unit Unit 2521 Hegeman Ave2BR,1BA$3.00
504 Vermont St504 Vermont St1BR,1BA$2.30
3319 Avenue I, Unit 3rd Floor3319 Avenue I3BR,1BA$3.70
1135 E 84th St, Unit 11135 E 84th St2BR,1BA$3.44
1393 Troy Ave, Unit 2 Bedroom • Top Floor • Quiet Block1393 Troy Ave2BR,1BA$3.63
Brownsville Gardens4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$3.26
1264 Ryder St, Unit 1st Floor1264 Ryder St1BR,1BA$3.67

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Flatbush, Brooklyn, NY

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Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Flatbush Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Flatbush Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Flatbush Apartment is $3,150 at 160 Parkside Ave.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Flatbush Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Flatbush is starting from $1,823 at Brownsville Gardens.

What is the most affordable Flatbush Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Flatbush Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Vitagraph and starts from $3,937.

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