
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Brooklyn Neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY from $1,000 (55 Rentals)
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8804 Fort Hamilton Pky, Unit 1B

354 Butler St
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Southwest Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest Brooklyn?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Southwest Brooklyn Studio Apartments | $2,569 | $1,600 | $4,000 |
Southwest Brooklyn 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,343 | $1,950 | $6,500 |
Southwest Brooklyn 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,494 | $1,800 | $10,000+ |
Southwest Brooklyn 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,022 | $2,850 | $10,000+ |
Southwest Brooklyn 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,724 | $1,075 | $10,000+ |
Southwest Brooklyn 5 Bedroom Apartments | $15,750 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 55 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southwest Brooklyn Neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY.
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Cheapest Available Southwest Brooklyn Apartments for Rent
 Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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38 6th Ave | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $2,121 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Brooklyn, NY
As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Brooklyn area is the $2.54 price per square foot 226 Bay 13th St Model at 226 Bay 13th St, Unit 3 in the in the Bensonhurst neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Southwest Brooklyn apartment is the 451 82nd St Model at 451 82nd St, Unit 1 starting at $3,500 with a $2.69 price per square foot in the Dyker Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Brooklyn apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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226 Bay 13th St, Unit 3 | 226 Bay 13th St | 3BR,2BA | $2.54 |
451 82nd St, Unit 1 | 451 82nd St | 3BR,1BA | $2.69 |
55 Highlawn Ave, Unit 1 | 55 Highlawn Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.46 |
460 Bay Ridge Ave, Unit 3 | 460 Bay Ridge Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.58 |
1855 74th St, Unit 1 | 1855 74th St | 3BR,1BA | $2.61 |
6825 7th Ave, Unit 2 | 6825 7th Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.64 |
318 58th St, Unit 4 | 318 58th St | 2BR,1BA | $2.20 |
8923 Shore Rd, Unit B706 | 8923 Shore Rd | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
464 42nd St, Unit 1st | 464 42nd St | 2BR,1BA | $2.40 |
354 Butler St, Unit New | 354 Butler St | Studio ,1BA | $2.11 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Brooklyn Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southwest Brooklyn?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southwest Brooklyn is under $2,121.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Brooklyn?
The cheapest apartment in Southwest Brooklyn is 635 4th Avenue which is listed at $3,552, while the average apartment in Southwest Brooklyn costs $15,750.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwest Brooklyn?
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 Southwest Brooklyn that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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