Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Williamsburg Neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY from $900 (32 Rentals)

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1512 Dekalb Avenue
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

1512 Dekalb Avenue

1512 DeKalb AveBrooklyn, NY 11237
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54 Throop Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

54 Throop Ave

54 Throop AveBrooklyn, NY 11206
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295-297 Broadway
1 Bedroom Apartments

295-297 Broadway

295-297 BroadwayBrooklyn, NY 11211
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30 Meserole St
1 Bedroom Apartments

30 Meserole St

30 Meserole StBrooklyn, NY 11206
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231 Suydam St
2 Bedroom Apartments

231 Suydam St

231 Suydam StBrooklyn, NY 11237
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OfficeOps
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

OfficeOps

57 Thames StBrooklyn, NY 11237
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197 STOCKHOLM ST
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

197 STOCKHOLM ST

197 Stockholm StBrooklyn, NY 11237
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750 Driggs Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

750 Driggs Ave

750 Driggs AveBrooklyn, NY 11211
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141 Thames St
2 Bedroom Apartments

141 Thames St

141 Thames StBrooklyn, NY 11237
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21 Monitor St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

21 Monitor St

21 Monitor StBrooklyn, NY 11222
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221 Suydam St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

221 Suydam St

221 Suydam StBrooklyn, NY 11237
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17 Conselyea St
1 Bedroom Apartments

17 Conselyea St

17 Conselyea StBrooklyn, NY 11211
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Greenpoint Gem
Studio Apartments

Greenpoint Gem

186 Greenpoint AveBrooklyn, NY 11222
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147 George St.
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

147 George St.

147 George StBrooklyn, NY 11237

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125 Greenpoint Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

125 Greenpoint Ave

125 Greenpoint AveBrooklyn, NY 11222
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229 Jefferson St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

229 Jefferson St

229 Jefferson StBrooklyn, NY 11237
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365 Broadway
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

365 Broadway

365 BroadwayBrooklyn, NY 11211
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1276 De Kalb Avenue
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1276 De Kalb Avenue

1276 Dekalb AveBrooklyn, NY 11221
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287 Bedford Avenue
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

287 Bedford Avenue

289N Bedford AveBrooklyn, NY 11211
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222 Johnson Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

222 Johnson Ave

222 Johnson AveBrooklyn, NY 11206
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776 Hart St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

776 Hart St

780 Hart StBrooklyn, NY 11237

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300 S 3rd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

300 S 3rd St

300 S 3rd StBrooklyn, NY 11211
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213 Union Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

213 Union Ave

213 Union AveBrooklyn, NY 11211
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149 WILSON AVE
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

149 WILSON AVE

149 Wilson AveBrooklyn, NY 11237
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99-103 Seigel St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

99-103 Seigel St

99-103 Seigel StBrooklyn, NY 11206
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48-16 47th St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

48-16 47th St

48-16 47th StWoodside, NY 11377
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48-05 46th St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

48-05 46th St

48-05 46th StFlushing, NY 11377
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Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Williamsburg Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Williamsburg area of New York, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at 18 Jefferson St priced from $1,950. 93-99 Commercial St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,700. Here are the most affordable Williamsburg apartments for rent in New York, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
18 Jefferson StJefferson Street 11BR,1BA$1,950
93-99 Commercial StstudioStudio,1BA$2,700
Denizen BSHWKStudioStudio,1BA$2,713
The BellslipSGStudio,1BA$3,008
2-20 Malt DriveApartment 246Studio,1BA$3,228
Fifth and WytheStudio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$3,350
Two Blue SlipSAStudio,1BA$3,399
261 Eckford StUnits2BR,1BA$3,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Williamsburg, NY

As of December 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Williamsburg area is the $6.25 price per square foot Studio, 1 bath Model at 349-351 Kent Ave in the in the South Williamsburg neighborhood starting from $12,500. The second greatest value Williamsburg apartment is the 17 Jefferson St Model at 17 Jefferson St, Unit 2 starting at $3,299 with a $3.30 price per square foot in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Williamsburg apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
349-351 Kent AveStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$6.25
17 Jefferson St, Unit 217 Jefferson St2BR,1BA$3.30
283 S 2nd St, Unit 1283 S 2nd St3BR,2BA$6.00
18 Jefferson StJefferson Street 42BR,2BA$2.55
366 Metropolitan Ave, Unit 366 Metropolitan Ave366 Metropolitan Ave1BR,1BA$4.75
167 Hopkins St, Unit 2167 Hopkins St2BR,1BA$3.82
291 Kingsland Ave, Unit Floor 1291 Kingsland Ave2BR,1BA$5.63
Denizen BSHWKTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$5.73
Eleven33Residence A1BR,1BA$6.90
93-99 Commercial StstudioStudio ,1BA$6.75

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY

Ranked #4

Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Williamsburg, Brooklyn, and the greater New York City area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Williamsburg Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Williamsburg?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Williamsburg is under $3,400.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Williamsburg?

The cheapest apartment in Williamsburg is 18 Jefferson St which is listed at $1,950, while the average apartment in Williamsburg costs $6,999.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Williamsburg?

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 15 regular apartments in Williamsburg that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Williamsburg?

Cheap apartments in Williamsburg have an average cost of $480 which is $6,519 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Williamsburg.

Expert Rental Resources

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