
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fort Greene Neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY from $1,700 (168 Rentals)
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150 Clermont Ave

Clermont Greene Condominium

University Towers

475 Carlton Ave

Atlantic Terrace

One Hanson Place

Forte

Navy Green

564 atlantic ave
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Navy Green Townhouses

88 ADELPHI STREET 1 BDRM

Navy Yard Housing Cooperative

Fort Greene Studio

The Hendrik

179 Park Ave

Fino 122

572 Pacific St

73 S Oxford St

Boerum Heights
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42 S Oxford St

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206 Washington Park

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Rockwell Place

166 Lafayette Ave

8 S Portland Ave

69 Lafayette Ave

91 Lafayette Ave

170 Lafayette Ave
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75 Greene Ave

172 Lafayette Ave

140 Lafayette Ave

164 Lafayette Ave

37 Lafayette Ave

77 Lafayette Ave

122 Fort Greene Pl

10 S Oxford St

55 Saint Marks Pl

Five Six One Pacific
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77 Saint Marks Pl

86 Clinton Ave

299 Vanderbilt Avenue

584 Pacific St

326 Myrtle Ave

19 Greene Ave

221 Dekalb Ave

252 Adelphi St

30 Saint Felix
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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 | $4,010 | $4,010 | $4,010 |
| Fort Greene 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,620 | $1,750 | $5,990 |
| Fort Greene 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,955 | $3,000 | $7,520 |
| Fort Greene 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,400 | $5,400 | $5,400 |
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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 $3,230. 461 Dean has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $3,470. Here are the most affordable Fort Greene apartments for rent in New York, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 240 Willoughby | S02 | Studio,1BA | $3,230 |
| 461 Dean | S8 | Studio,1BA | $3,470 |
| 505 State Street Apartments | A02 | 1BR,1BA | $4,400 |
| 66 Rockwell Place | 1 bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $4,695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fort Greene, NY
As of April 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fort Greene area is the $7.01 price per square foot 1 bed, 1 bath, Terrace Model at 66 Rockwell Place in the in the Downtown Brooklyn neighborhood starting from $5,125. The second greatest value Fort Greene apartment is the 411 Bergen St Model at 411 Bergen St, Unit #3 starting at $3,200 with a $4.92 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 Rockwell Place | 1 bed, 1 bath, Terrace | 1BR,1BA | $7.01 |
| 411 Bergen St, Unit #3 | 411 Bergen St | 1BR,1BA | $4.92 |
| 240 Willoughby | A10 | 1BR,1BA | $9.20 |
| 505 State Street Apartments | A04 | 1BR,1BA | $8.89 |
| 461 Dean | S6 | Studio ,1BA | $7.98 |
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Best Local Schools in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, NY
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fort Greene Apartments
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Fort Greene Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Fort Greene is starting from $5,839 at 240 Willoughby.
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