Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mill Basin Neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY from $1,000 (23 Rentals)

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property at 1843 E 51st St

$1,600

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$1,600

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1843 E 51st St

BrooklynNY11234
property at 9115 Avenue J

$1,800

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$1,800

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9115 Avenue J

BrooklynNY11236

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4424 Kings Hwy
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

4424 Kings Hwy

4424 Kings HwyBrooklyn, NY 11234
Corporate Housing
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850 East 31 St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

850 East 31 St

850 E 31st StBrooklyn, NY 11210
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3220 AVENUE H
1 Bedroom Apartments

3220 AVENUE H

3210 Avenue HBrooklyn, NY 11210
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Flatbush Gardens
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Flatbush Gardens

1403 New York AveBrooklyn, NY 11210
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4750 Bedford Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4750 Bedford Ave

4750 Bedford AveBrooklyn, NY 11235
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2828 Kings Hwy
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2828 Kings Hwy

2828 Kings HwyBrooklyn, NY 11229
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3101-3123 Avenue I
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3101-3123 Avenue I

3101-3123 Avenue IBrooklyn, NY 11210
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3021 Avenue I
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3021 Avenue I

3021 Avenue IBrooklyn, NY 11210
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Marine Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Marine Park

2815 Fillmore AveBrooklyn, NY 11229
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3022 Emmons Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3022 Emmons Ave

3022 Emmons AveBrooklyn, NY 11235
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2022 Nostrand Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2022 Nostrand Ave

2022 Nostrand AveBrooklyn, NY 11210

Mill Basin, Brooklyn, NY Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mill Basin, NY

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mill Basin area is the $2.27 price per square foot 1366 E 86th St Model at 1366 E 86th St, Unit 2FL in the in the East New York neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Mill Basin apartment is the 2361 E 24th St Model at 2361 E 24th St, Unit Apt 2 starting at $3,500 with a $3.50 price per square foot in the Sheepshead Bay neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mill Basin apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1366 E 86th St, Unit 2FL1366 E 86th St2BR,1BA$2.27
2361 E 24th St, Unit Apt 22361 E 24th St3BR,1.5BA$3.50

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