Cheap Apartments for Rent in Brooklyn, NY from $500 (338 Rentals)

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951 Madison St

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New York's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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property at 235 Himrod St

235 Himrod St

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property at 778 Lincoln Pl

778 Lincoln Pl

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property at 2190 Fulton St

2190 Fulton St

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property at 251 DeKalb Ave

251 DeKalb Ave

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349-351 Kent Ave
Studio Apartments

349-351 Kent Ave

349-351 Kent AveBrooklyn, NY 11249
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The Garnet
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Garnet

1620 Fulton StBrooklyn, NY 11213
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Ventnor Flatz
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ventnor Flatz

1115 Dorchester RdBrooklyn, NY 11218
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17-19 Hill St
2 Bedroom Apartments

17-19 Hill St

17-19 Hill StBrooklyn, NY 11208
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1512 Dekalb Avenue
4 Bedroom Apartments

1512 Dekalb Avenue

1512 DeKalb AveBrooklyn, NY 11237
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Fountain Seaview B2
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fountain Seaview B2

702 Vandalia AveBrooklyn, NY 11239
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The Brite
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Brite

2175 E 15th StBrooklyn, NY 11229
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12 Agate Ct
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

12 Agate Ct

12 Agate CtBrooklyn, NY 11213
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54 Throop Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

54 Throop Ave

54 Throop AveBrooklyn, NY 11206

Brooklyn, NY Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Brooklyn, NY

Pricing Updated: 04/12/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Brooklyn, NY area range in price from $675 to $29,461 with an overall median price of $4,885. The three Brooklyn neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Seagate at $2,400, Fort Hamilton at $2,700, and South Shore Brooklyn at $675. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Brooklyn Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Seagate$2,400$2,4001
Fort Hamilton$2,950$2,7003
South Shore Brooklyn$3,483$675278
Bay Ridge$3,585$2,40015
Cypress Hills$3,675$1,50030
Wallabout$3,753$1,30011
Madison$4,000$2,9002
Southwest Brooklyn$4,500$1,200292
Brooklyn Navy Yard$4,906$1,30035
Broadway Triangle$5,000$1,7756

Cheapest Available Brooklyn Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Brooklyn, NY is a Studio unit found at 38 6th Ave in the Prospect Heights neighborhood priced from $2,121. The Highland in the Stuyvesant Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,150. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Brooklyn apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
38 6th AveStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,121
The HighlandStudioStudio,1BA$2,150
535 Carlton AveStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,169

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brooklyn, NY

As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Brooklyn area is the $1.14 price per square foot 1523 E 29th St Model at 1523 E 29th St, Unit Furnishedapartment in the in the Manhattan Terrace neighborhood starting from $4,000. The second greatest value Brooklyn apartment is the 5614 Avenue N Model at 5614 Avenue N, Unit 2nd Floor starting at $3,400 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the East New York neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Brooklyn apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1523 E 29th St, Unit Furnishedapartment1523 E 29th St3BR,1BA$1.14
5614 Avenue N, Unit 2nd Floor5614 Avenue N3BR,1BA$1.10
9024 Spritz Rd, Unit 29024 Spritz Rd3BR,1BA$1.75
2073 E 53rd Pl, Unit 2nd floor2073 E 53rd Pl4BR,2.5BA$1.93
8404 Sutter Ave, Unit 2nd floor8404 Sutter Ave3BR,2BA$2.19
637 Greene Ave, Unit 1637 Greene Ave1BR,1BA$2.00
2054 E 14th St, Unit Fl 22054 E 14th St2BR,1BA$2.08
1157 Flatbush Ave, Unit F11157 Flatbush Ave2BR,1BA$2.00
354 Butler St, Unit New354 Butler StStudio ,1BA$2.11
Node HarmanPrivate Room in 3 Bed Shared Apt3BR,2BA$1.66

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Brooklyn Overview

The most heavily populated of all of New York City's boroughs, Brooklyn stands tall and proud as a focal point of the Big Apple. With many affordable apartments in Brooklyn available to NYC locals, it's not secret as to why this area is home to so many. Comprising over seventy square miles of roadways and housing, Brooklyn is a distinct and growing locale boasting a diverse mix of residents, local businesses and long-established hot spots.

Why live in Brooklyn, NY?

Despite its current tag as a 'hipster haven', Brooklyn remains a hugely popular destination choice for young working professionals for good reason. Offering easy access to the rest of NYC, housing is far more affordable than Manhattan and Brooklyn's diverse population yields a truly one-of-a-kind melting pot of charm and excitement. From indie rock record stores to hip-hop-heavy nightclubs, funky fashion boutiques to world-famous pizza shops on the corner, Brooklyn apartments give residents a life in a city on the move bursting with opportunities.

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Getting Around Brooklyn, NY

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92 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

79 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

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95 / 100

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Brittney3+ years in Brooklyn

April 3, 2025

Love living in Brooklyn. I used to live in Manhattan and that was way to expensive. Moved out to Prospect park area and love it. Easy train ride into Manhattan, and all the stuff I need is in the area. I'd love having a great steak restaurant nearby, but I guess beggars cant be choosers. lol

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brooklyn Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Brooklyn?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Brooklyn is under $2,169.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brooklyn?

The cheapest apartment in Brooklyn is The Highland which is listed at $2,450, while the average apartment in Brooklyn costs $4,885.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in New York City

Written by: Joshua Carlucci

New York City is the city that never sleeps, but it’s also the city that’s often synonymous with sky-high rents and steep living costs. That said, if you’re like many of us at ApartmentHomeLiving.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.