
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Stuyvesant Heights Neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY from $600 (29 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Stuyvesant Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuyvesant Heights Studio Apartments | $2,750 | $1,013 | $4,354 |
| Stuyvesant Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,700 | $1,250 | $3,995 |
| Stuyvesant Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,259 | $2,300 | $4,790 |
| Stuyvesant Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,007 | $2,900 | $8,721 |
| Stuyvesant Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,333 | $3,200 | $6,985 |
| Stuyvesant Heights 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,750 | $5,500 | $6,000 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 29 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Stuyvesant Heights Neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY.
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Cheapest Available Stuyvesant Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Stuyvesant Heights area of New York, NY is a Studio unit found at The Astra - Income Restricted priced from $1,013. 788 Macon St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,500. Here are the most affordable Stuyvesant Heights apartments for rent in New York, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Astra - Income Restricted | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,013 |
| 788 Macon St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,500 |
| 1259 LINCOLN PLACE | 1 BR, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,600 |
| 1159 Saint Johns Place | 2 BR, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stuyvesant Heights, NY
As of December 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Stuyvesant Heights area is the $2.00 price per square foot 637 Greene Ave Model at 637 Greene Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood starting from $3,001. The second greatest value Stuyvesant Heights apartment is the 1205 Jefferson Ave Model at 1205 Jefferson Ave, Unit 1 starting at $4,199 with a $3.50 price per square foot in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Stuyvesant Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 637 Greene Ave, Unit 1 | 637 Greene Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 1205 Jefferson Ave, Unit 1 | 1205 Jefferson Ave | 4BR,3BA | $3.50 |
| 88 Harman St, Unit 2 | 88 Harman St | 3BR,1BA | $2.92 |
| 261 Tompkins Ave, Unit #2 | 261 Tompkins Ave | 3BR,2BA | $3.41 |
| 397 Herkimer St, Unit 2 | 397 Herkimer St | 4BR,2BA | $3.50 |
| 1352 Herkimer St, Unit #1 | 1352 Herkimer St | 2BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| 29 Buffalo Ave, Unit 3 bedroom | 29 Buffalo Ave | 3BR,1BA | $3.60 |
| 1180 Halsey St, Unit 3 | 1180 Halsey St | 3BR,1BA | $3.78 |
| 988 Halsey St, Unit 2 | 988 Halsey St | 1BR,1BA | $3.51 |
| The Astra - Income Restricted | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.45 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleStuyvesant Heights, Brooklyn, NY
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Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Ps 21 Crispus Attucks
Ms 35 Stephen Decatur
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Stuyvesant Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Stuyvesant Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Stuyvesant Heights is under $3,200.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Stuyvesant Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Stuyvesant Heights is 1259 LINCOLN PLACE which is listed at $2,600, while the average apartment in Stuyvesant Heights costs $8,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Stuyvesant Heights?
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 2 regular apartments in Stuyvesant Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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