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Brooklyn, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Brooklyn, NY

Pricing Updated: 06/24/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Brooklyn, NY area range in price from $910 to $18,000 with an overall median price of $6,402. The three Brooklyn neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Bay Ridge at $1,600, Barren Island at $2,300, and Wallabout at $1,400. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Brooklyn Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Bay Ridge$3,370$1,60021
Barren Island$3,600$2,3004
Wallabout$3,600$1,4006
Fort Hamilton$3,700$3,7001
Kensington Parkville$3,800$2,3506
Madison$3,800$3,8001
South Shore Brooklyn$3,899$910130
Broadway Triangle$3,995$1,8006
Seagate$3,999$1,60072
East Flatbush Wingate$4,050$1,15041

Cheapest Available Brooklyn Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Brooklyn, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Ventnor Flatz in the Prospect Park neighborhood priced from $700. Royale at Highland Park in the East New York neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Brooklyn apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ventnor Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$700
Royale at Highland Park44BR,3BA$1,050
14 St Marks PlSTUStudio,$1,100
St George TowersShared Triple Room1BR,1BA$1,500
The LoisStudio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,856

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brooklyn, NY

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Brooklyn area is the $1.95 price per square foot 661 Decatur St Model at 661 Decatur St, Unit 1 in the in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood starting from $3,900. The second greatest value Brooklyn apartment is the 664 Pennsylvania Ave Model at 664 Pennsylvania Ave, Unit 3 starting at $1,100 with a $0.73 price per square foot in the East New York neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Brooklyn apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
661 Decatur St, Unit 1661 Decatur St2BR,1BA$1.95
664 Pennsylvania Ave, Unit 3664 Pennsylvania Ave3BR,2BA$0.73
637 Greene Ave, Unit 1637 Greene Ave1BR,1BA$2.00
Shore View ApartmentsThree Bedroom / Two Bath3BR,2BA$2.04
8802 Fort Hamilton Pky, Unit 3G8802 Fort Hamilton Pky1BR,1BA$1.91
318 58th St, Unit 4318 58th St2BR,1BA$2.20
2470 Batchelder St, Unit 22470 Batchelder St2BR,1.5BA$2.30
354 Butler St, Unit New354 Butler StStudio ,1BA$2.11
Node HarmanPrivate Room in 3 Bed Shared Apt3BR,2BA$1.66
Ventnor Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.00

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Brittney • 3+ years in Brooklyn

April 3, 2025

Love living in Brooklyn. I used to live in Manhattan and that was way to expensive. Moved out to Prospect park area and love it. Easy train ride into Manhattan, and all the stuff I need is in the area. I'd love having a great steak restaurant nearby, but I guess beggars cant be choosers. lol

Frequently Asked Questions about Brooklyn

What type of rentals are currently available in Brooklyn?

There are currently 34511 Apartments for Rent in Brooklyn, NY with pricing that ranges from $910 to $60,000. There are also 1971 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Brooklyn ranging from $200 to $50,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Brooklyn?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Brooklyn ranges from $200 to $50,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,819.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Brooklyn?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Brooklyn range from $1,100 to $60,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,400 to $45,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $910.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in New York City

Written by: Joshua Carlucci

New York City is the city that never sleeps, but it’s also the city that’s often synonymous with sky-high rents and steep living costs. That said, if you’re like many of us at ApartmentHomeLiving.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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