Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Brooklyn Neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY from $700 (88 Rentals)

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property at 354 Butler St

$1,425

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$1,425

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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354 Butler St

BrooklynNY11217

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property at 287 Baltic St

$2,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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287 Baltic St

BrooklynNY11201
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Eden Roc
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Eden Roc

1869 83rd StBrooklyn, NY 11214
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Shore Haven Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Shore Haven Apartments

2064 Cropsey AveBrooklyn, NY 11214
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930 59th Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

930 59th Street

930 59th StBrooklyn, NY 11219

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521 82nd street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

521 82nd street

521 82nd StBrooklyn, NY 11209
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6815 Owls Head Ct
1 Bedroom Apartments

6815 Owls Head Ct

6815 Owls Head CtBrooklyn, NY 11220
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Falcon Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Falcon Apartments

8800 20th AveBrooklyn, NY 11214
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1045 65th St
Studio Apartments

1045 65th St

1045 65th StBrooklyn, NY 11219
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363 Ocean Parkway
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

363 Ocean Parkway

363 Ocean PkyBrooklyn, NY 11218
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1365  West 7th Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1365 West 7th Street

1365 W 7th StBrooklyn, NY 11204
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8797 25th Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

8797 25th Ave

8797 25th AveBrooklyn, NY 11214
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565 85th St
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565 85th St

565 85th StBrooklyn, NY 11209
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1329 50th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1329 50th St

1329 50th StBrooklyn, NY 11219
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4702 - 4712 7th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4702 - 4712 7th Ave

4702-4712 7th AveBrooklyn, NY 11220
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Cheapest Available Southwest Brooklyn Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Brooklyn area of Brooklyn, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at 371 95th St priced from $1,650. Baltic House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $3,085. Here are the most affordable Southwest Brooklyn apartments for rent in Brooklyn, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
371 95th St1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,650
Baltic HouseStudio - balconyStudio,1BA$3,085
WestmarkStudioStudio,1BA$3,231

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Brooklyn, NY

As of May 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Brooklyn area is the $2.13 price per square foot 1329 74th St Model at 1329 74th St, Unit 2nd Floor in the in the Bensonhurst neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Southwest Brooklyn apartment is the Studio / 1 Bathroom Model at 121 8th Ave. starting at $6,767 with a $4.67 price per square foot in the Prospect Heights 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.
1329 74th St, Unit 2nd Floor1329 74th St3BR,1BA$2.13
121 8th Ave.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$4.67
8020 5th Ave, Unit Spacious3bedroominBayRidge,Brooklyn8020 5th Ave3BR,1BA$2.92
202 Marine Ave202 Marine Ave2BR,1BA$2.91
1168 63rd St, Unit 1A1168 63rd St2BR,1.5BA$3.50
371 95th St1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.83
138 9th St, Unit Two bedroom apartment138 9th St2BR,1BA$2.44
53 6th Ave, Unit 353 6th Ave2BR,1BA$4.06
420 CarrollResidence E20 Floors 3-51BR,1BA$6.78
461 DeanA61BR,1BA$7.25

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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 $3,085.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Brooklyn Apartment is $1,650 at 371 95th St.

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.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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