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Brooklyn, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Brooklyn, NY

Pricing Updated: 09/06/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Brooklyn, NY area range in price from $900 to $10,500 with an overall median price of $2,864. The three Brooklyn neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Kensington Parkville at $1,630, Brooklyn Navy Yard at $1,990, and East Flatbush Wingate at $2,155. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Brooklyn Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Kensington Parkville$1,630$1,4904
Brooklyn Navy Yard$1,990$1,5756
East Flatbush Wingate$2,155$90013
South Shore Brooklyn$2,500$1,49031
Southwest Brooklyn$2,687$1,33030
Bay Ridge$3,000$1,65010
Broadway Triangle$3,450$3,4501
Seagate$3,450$3,0001
Cypress Hills$3,500$2,7003
Wallabout$3,600$1,5757

Cheapest Available Brooklyn Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Verrazano Garden ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,056
Bay PlazaUnit CStudio,1BA$1,375

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brooklyn, NY

As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brooklyn area is the $1.00 price per square foot 472 Myrtle Ave Model at 472 Myrtle Ave, Unit RETAIL in the in the Downtown Brooklyn neighborhood starting from $6,500. The second greatest value Brooklyn apartment is the 661 Decatur St Model at 661 Decatur St, Unit 1 starting at $3,900 with a $1.95 price per square foot in the Bedford Stuyvesant 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.
472 Myrtle Ave, Unit RETAIL472 Myrtle Ave1BR,1BA$1.00
661 Decatur St, Unit 1661 Decatur St2BR,1BA$1.95
451 51st St, Unit Apt#1451 51st St2BR,2BA$1.90
637 Greene Ave637 Greene Ave2BR,1BA$2.00
365 BroadwayOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1.73
5930 Menahan St, Unit Basement Apartment (Legal)5930 Menahan St1BR,1BA$2.00
354 Butler St, Unit Room354 Butler St1BR,1BA$1.58
529 Crescent St, Unit First Floor Front529 Crescent St1BR,1BA$1.81
16 John St, Unit John Street Apartments16 John St1BR,1BA$2.00
Verrazano Garden ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.11

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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 34679 Apartments for Rent in Brooklyn, NY with pricing that ranges from $900 to $31,500. There are also 2442 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Brooklyn ranging from $850 to $48,000.

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 $850 to $48,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,159.

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 $1,390 to $29,032, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,180 to $27,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,160 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,080.

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