
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fort Greene Neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY from $1,800 (285 Rentals)
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182 Carlton Ave, Unit Apartment#3

150 Clermont Ave

Clermont Greene Condominium

University Towers

475 Carlton Ave

Atlantic Terrace

One Hanson Place

Forte

Navy Green
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84 Clinton Ave

564 atlantic ave

Navy Green Townhouses

Fort Greene Studio

The Hendrik

179 Park Ave

572 Pacific St

Navy Yard Housing Cooperative

Fino 122

Boerum Heights
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73 S Oxford St

42 S Oxford St

The Griffin

206 Washington Park

55 Saint Marks Pl

88 ADELPHI STREET 1 BDRM

Five Six One Pacific

118-122 Flatbush Ave

166 Lafayette Ave

8 S Portland Ave
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69 Lafayette Ave

Clermont Avenue Townhouse

Rockwell Place

91 Lafayette Ave

170 Lafayette Ave

75 Greene Ave

164 Lafayette Ave

37 Lafayette Ave

77 Lafayette Ave

122 Fort Greene Pl
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10 S Oxford St

172 Lafayette Ave

140 Lafayette Ave

19 Greene Ave

326 Myrtle Ave

221 Dekalb Ave

112 Fort Greene Place

6 S Oxford St

91 Hanson Pl

Lafayette Court Apartments
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fort Greene?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Greene Studio Apartments | $3,960 | $3,960 | $3,960 |
| Fort Greene 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,655 | $3,000 | $4,320 |
| Fort Greene 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,878 | $4,975 | $6,780 |
| Fort Greene 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,675 | $3,950 | $5,400 |
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There are currently 285 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Fort Greene Neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY.
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Cheapest Available Fort Greene Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fort Greene area of New York, NY is a Studio unit found at 240 Willoughby priced from $3,595. 461 Dean has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $3,700. Here are the most affordable Fort Greene apartments for rent in New York, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 240 Willoughby | S01 | Studio,1BA | $3,595 |
| 461 Dean | S7 | Studio,1BA | $3,700 |
| 66 Rockwell Place | Studio, 1 bath, Terrace | Studio,1BA | $3,715 |
| 505 State Street Apartments | S06 | Studio,1BA | $3,995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fort Greene, NY
As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fort Greene area is the $5.59 price per square foot 182 Carlton Ave Model at 182 Carlton Ave, Unit Apartment#3 in the in the Downtown Brooklyn neighborhood starting from $4,050. The second greatest value Fort Greene apartment is the Studio, 1 bath Model at 66 Rockwell Place starting at $3,950 with a $7.73 price per square foot in the Downtown Brooklyn neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fort Greene apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 182 Carlton Ave, Unit Apartment#3 | 182 Carlton Ave | 1BR,1BA | $5.59 |
| 66 Rockwell Place | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $7.73 |
| 505 State Street Apartments | S06 | Studio ,1BA | $8.90 |
| 461 Dean | S7 | Studio ,1BA | $8.39 |
| 240 Willoughby | S01 | Studio ,1BA | $9.66 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fort Greene Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Fort Greene Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fort Greene Apartment is $4,995 at 66 Rockwell Place.
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