Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fort Greene Neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY from $1,400 (10 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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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
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670 Pacific
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

670 Pacific

670 Pacific StBrooklyn, NY 11217

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
23 Rockwell PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$2,065
38 6th AveStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,743
The RocklynSTUDIOStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
66 Rockwell Place2 bed, 2 bath2BR,2BA$6.17
38 6th Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.81
The Rocklyn2BR / 2BTH2BR,2BA$8.93
The Ashland1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$6.99
505 State Street ApartmentsS03Studio ,1BA$9.38

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fort Greene, Brooklyn, NY

Ranked #54

Among cities in New York 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 $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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