
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fort Greene Neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY from $1,875 (168 Rentals)
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122 Fort Greene Pl

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86 Clinton Ave

326 Myrtle Ave

19 Greene Ave

221 Dekalb Ave

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Fort Greene, Brooklyn, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fort Greene?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Greene Studio Apartments | $4,700 | $2,900 | $6,500 |
| Fort Greene 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,462 | $3,000 | $4,200 |
| Fort Greene 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,487 | $4,500 | $6,290 |
| Fort Greene 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,431 | $4,395 | $6,500 |
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There are currently 168 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 $3,350. 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 | S03 | Studio,1BA | $3,350 |
| 461 Dean | S7 | Studio,1BA | $3,700 |
| 505 State Street Apartments | S05 | Studio,1BA | $3,888 |
| 66 Rockwell Place | 1 bed, 1 bath, Terrace | 1BR,1BA | $4,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fort Greene, NY
As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fort Greene area is the $6.28 price per square foot 182 Carlton Ave Model at 182 Carlton Ave, Unit #BSMNT in the in the Downtown Brooklyn neighborhood starting from $5,495. The second greatest value Fort Greene apartment is the 1 bed, 1 bath Model at 66 Rockwell Place starting at $4,550 with a $6.54 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 #BSMNT | 182 Carlton Ave | 2BR,1BA | $6.28 |
| 66 Rockwell Place | 1 bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $6.54 |
| 461 Dean | S7 | Studio ,1BA | $8.39 |
| 505 State Street Apartments | S05 | Studio ,1BA | $8.90 |
| 240 Willoughby | S03 | Studio ,1BA | $8.82 |
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