
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fort Greene Neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY from $1,400 (10 Rentals)
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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 |
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Fort Greene Studio Apartments | $3,297 | $2,065 | $4,030 |
Fort Greene 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,844 | $2,205 | $4,964 |
Fort Greene 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,612 | $2,629 | $10,000+ |
Fort Greene 3 Bedroom Apartments | $9,467 | $5,300 | $10,000+ |
Fort Greene 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,320 | $1,440 | $7,200 |
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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 23 Rockwell Place priced from $2,065. 38 6th Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,743. Here are the most affordable Fort Greene apartments for rent in New York, NY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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23 Rockwell Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,065 |
38 6th Ave | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $2,743 |
The Rocklyn | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $3,183 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fort Greene, NY
As of August 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fort Greene area is the $6.17 price per square foot 2 bed, 2 bath Model at 66 Rockwell Place in the in the Downtown Brooklyn neighborhood starting from $6,320. The second greatest value Fort Greene apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at 38 6th Ave starting at $3,206 with a $3.81 price per square foot in the Prospect Heights 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. |
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66 Rockwell Place | 2 bed, 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $6.17 |
38 6th Ave | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.81 |
The Rocklyn | 2BR / 2BTH | 2BR,2BA | $8.93 |
The Ashland | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $6.99 |
505 State Street Apartments | S03 | Studio ,1BA | $9.38 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFort Greene, Brooklyn, NY
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Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, NY
Ps 20 Clinton Hill
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Getting Around the Fort Greene Neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY
Walk Score®
98 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
94 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
100 / 100
Rider’s Paradise
World-class public transportation
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fort Greene Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fort Greene?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fort Greene is under $3,922.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fort Greene?
The cheapest apartment in Fort Greene is 23 Rockwell Place which is listed at $2,205, while the average apartment in Fort Greene costs $8,670.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fort Greene?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in Fort Greene that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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