Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fort Greene Neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY from $1,800 (284 Rentals)

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150 Clermont Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

150 Clermont Ave

150 Clermont AveBrooklyn, NY 11205
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University Towers
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

University Towers

191 Willoughby StBrooklyn, NY 11201
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475 Carlton Ave
Studio Apartments

475 Carlton Ave

475 Carlton AveBrooklyn, NY 11238
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Atlantic Terrace
3 Bedroom Apartments

Atlantic Terrace

677 Atlantic AveBrooklyn, NY 11217
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Forte
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Forte

230 Ashland PlBrooklyn, NY 11217
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Navy Green
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Navy Green

8 Vanderbilt AveBrooklyn, NY 11205
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84 Clinton Ave
Studio Apartments

84 Clinton Ave

84 Clinton AveBrooklyn, NY 11205

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564 atlantic ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

564 atlantic ave

564 Atlantic AveBrooklyn, NY 11217
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Fort Greene Studio
Studio Apartments

Fort Greene Studio

38 Cumberland StBrooklyn, NY 11205
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The Hendrik
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Hendrik

522 Atlantic AveBrooklyn, NY 11217
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179 Park Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

179 Park Ave

179 Park AveBrooklyn, NY 11205
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572 Pacific St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

572 Pacific St

572 Pacific StBrooklyn, NY 11217
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Fino 122
Studio Apartments

Fino 122

122 Adelphi StBrooklyn, NY 11205
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Boerum Heights
2 Bedroom Apartments

Boerum Heights

556 State StBrooklyn, NY 11217
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73 S Oxford St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

73 S Oxford St

73 S Oxford StBrooklyn, NY 11217

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42 S Oxford St
Studio Apartments

42 S Oxford St

42 S Oxford StBrooklyn, NY 11217
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The Griffin
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Griffin

101 Lafayette AveBrooklyn, NY 11217
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55 Saint Marks Pl
1 Bedroom Apartments

55 Saint Marks Pl

55 Saint Marks PlBrooklyn, NY 11217
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166 Lafayette Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

166 Lafayette Ave

166 Lafayette AveBrooklyn, NY 11238
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8 S Portland Ave
Studio Apartments

8 S Portland Ave

8 S Portland AveBrooklyn, NY 11217
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69 Lafayette Ave
Studio Apartments

69 Lafayette Ave

69 Lafayette AveBrooklyn, NY 11217

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Rockwell Place
Studio Apartments

Rockwell Place

96 Rockwell PlzBrooklyn, NY 11217
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91 Lafayette Ave
Studio Apartments

91 Lafayette Ave

91 Lafayette AveBrooklyn, NY 11217
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170 Lafayette Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

170 Lafayette Ave

170 Lafayette AveBrooklyn, NY 11238
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75 Greene Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

75 Greene Ave

75 Greene AveBrooklyn, NY 11238
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164 Lafayette Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

164 Lafayette Ave

164 Lafayette AveBrooklyn, NY 11238
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37 Lafayette Ave
Studio Apartments

37 Lafayette Ave

37 Lafayette AveBrooklyn, NY 11217
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77 Lafayette Ave
Studio Apartments

77 Lafayette Ave

77 Lafayette AveBrooklyn, NY 11217
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10 S Oxford St
1 Bedroom Apartments

10 S Oxford St

10 S Oxford StBrooklyn, NY 11217

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172 Lafayette Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

172 Lafayette Ave

172 Lafayette AveBrooklyn, NY 11238
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140 Lafayette Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

140 Lafayette Ave

140 Lafayette AveBrooklyn, NY 11238
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19 Greene Ave
Studio Apartments

19 Greene Ave

19 Greene AveBrooklyn, NY 11238
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326 Myrtle Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

326 Myrtle Ave

326 Myrtle AveBrooklyn, NY 11205
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221 Dekalb Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

221 Dekalb Ave

221 Dekalb AveBrooklyn, NY 11205
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6 S Oxford St
2 Bedroom Apartments

6 S Oxford St

6 S Oxford StBrooklyn, NY 11217
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91 Hanson Pl
1 Bedroom Apartments

91 Hanson Pl

91 Hanson PlBrooklyn, NY 11217
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252 Adelphi St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

252 Adelphi St

252 Adelphi StBrooklyn, NY 11205

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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 240 Willoughby priced from $3,265. 66 Rockwell Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $3,525. Here are the most affordable Fort Greene apartments for rent in New York, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
240 WilloughbyS01Studio,1BA$3,265
66 Rockwell PlaceStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$3,525
505 State Street ApartmentsS01Studio,1BA$3,895
461 DeanA61BR,1BA$4,670

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fort Greene, NY

As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fort Greene area is the $7.25 price per square foot A6 Model at 461 Dean in the in the Prospect Heights neighborhood starting from $4,670. The second greatest value Fort Greene apartment is the A10 Model at 240 Willoughby starting at $5,412 with a $9.20 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
461 DeanA61BR,1BA$7.25
240 WilloughbyA101BR,1BA$9.20
66 Rockwell PlaceStudio, 1 bath, TerraceStudio ,1BA$7.57
505 State Street ApartmentsS05Studio ,1BA$9.11

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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