Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fort Greene Neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY from $1,400 (20 Rentals)

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Cumberland Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Cumberland Apartments

253 Cumberland StBrooklyn, NY 11205
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564 atlantic ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

564 atlantic ave

564 Atlantic AveBrooklyn, NY 11217
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64  Elliot Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

64 Elliot Place

62-64 S Elliott PlBrooklyn, NY 11217

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590 Fulton St
Studio Apartments

590 Fulton St

590 Fulton StBrooklyn, NY 11217
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FSA Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

FSA Apartments

680-686 Fulton StBrooklyn, NY 11217
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40 Cumberland St
2 Bedroom Apartments

40 Cumberland St

40 Cumberland StBrooklyn, NY 11205

Fort Greene, Brooklyn, NY Local Guide

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 38 6th Ave priced from $2,121. Newport Rentals has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,666. Here are the most affordable Fort Greene apartments for rent in New York, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
38 6th AveStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,121
Newport RentalsPARKSIDE WEST - Studio One BathroomStudio,1BA$2,666
Webster ApartmentsStudio: SingleStudio,1BA$2,800
66 Rockwell PlaceStudio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$3,162
2605 Snyder AvenueStudioStudio,1BA$3,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fort Greene, NY

As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fort Greene area is the $7.36 price per square foot 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Model at 66 Rockwell Place in the in the Downtown Brooklyn neighborhood starting from $7,250. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
66 Rockwell Place2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$7.36
38 6th Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.81
7 Dekalb1 Bed 1 Bath Market1BR,1BA$6.57
10 Hanover SquareOne Bedroom H1BR,1BA$7.63
411 Bergen St, Unit #3411 Bergen St1BR,1BA$5.33
505 State Street ApartmentsA061BR,1BA$8.95
Newport RentalsBISBY - Studio One BathroomStudio ,1BA$6.78
The Rocklyn1BR1BR,1BA$7.96
2605 Snyder AvenueStudioStudio ,1BA$10.90
FOUND Study Brooklyn HeightsPrivate Studio W/ Kitchen (97CH)Studio ,1BA$9.58

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fort Greene, Brooklyn, NY

Ranked #61

Among neighborhoods in Brooklyn, NY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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

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 $4,396.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fort Greene?

The cheapest apartment in Fort Greene is Newport Rentals which is listed at $3,297, while the average apartment in Fort Greene costs $12,130.

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 26 regular apartments in Fort Greene that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Fort Greene?

Cheap apartments in Fort Greene have an average cost of $404 which is $11,726 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fort Greene.

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