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property at 354 Butler St

$1,425

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$1,425
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354 Butler St

BrooklynNY11217
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7209 Narrows Ave, Unit 2F
$2,000
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7209 Narrows AveBrooklyn, NY 11209
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property at 852 Bay Ridge Ave

$2,200

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852 Bay Ridge Ave

BrooklynNY11220

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Eden Roc
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Eden Roc

1869 83rd StBrooklyn, NY 11214

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Southwest Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southwest Brooklyn Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Brooklyn area of Brooklyn, NY is a Studio unit found at Baltic House priced from $3,000. Westmark has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $3,231. Here are the most affordable Southwest Brooklyn apartments for rent in Brooklyn, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Baltic HouseStudio - balconyStudio,1BA$3,000
WestmarkStudioStudio,1BA$3,231
Douglass Port at Gowanus WharfStudioStudio,1BA$3,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Brooklyn, NY

As of June 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Brooklyn area is the $4.67 price per square foot Studio / 1 Bathroom Model at 121 8th Ave. in the in the Prospect Heights neighborhood starting from $6,767. The second greatest value Southwest Brooklyn apartment is the 476 7th St Model at 476 7th St, Unit 1 starting at $3,250 with a $2.32 price per square foot in the Park Slope neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Brooklyn apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
121 8th Ave.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$4.67
476 7th St, Unit 1476 7th St2BR,1BA$2.32
8020 5th Ave, Unit Spacious3bedroominBayRidge,Brooklyn8020 5th Ave3BR,1BA$2.92
138 9th St, Unit Two bedroom apartment138 9th St2BR,1BA$2.44
412A 17th St, Unit duplex412A 17th St1BR,1.5BA$6.22
1427 71st St, Unit First floor1427 71st St2BR,1BA$3.13
2150 68th St, Unit Apt 22150 68th St2BR,1BA$3.75
7209 Narrows Ave, Unit 2F7209 Narrows Ave1BR,1BA$2.67
The Bergen1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$6.66
1525 McDonald Ave1525 McDonald Ave2BR,1BA$4.18

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Brooklyn Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Southwest Brooklyn?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Southwest Brooklyn is at Baltic House listed at $3,000.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Brooklyn Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Brooklyn Apartment is $3,595 at Baltic House.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southwest Brooklyn Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southwest Brooklyn is starting from $4,250 at 720 Degraw St.

What is the most affordable Southwest Brooklyn Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Southwest Brooklyn Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 433 Sackett St and starts from $8,000.

Expert Rental Resources

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.