Cheap Apartments for Rent in Brooklyn, NY from $500(254 Rentals)

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951 Madison St
$8404 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Jan 1, 2025

951 Madison St

Brooklyn, NY 11221
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173 Bleecker St
$9604 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Jan 1, 2025

173 Bleecker St

Brooklyn, NY 11221
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938 Lafayette Ave
$1,0205 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for RentAvailable Jan 1, 2025

938 Lafayette Ave

Brooklyn, NY 11221
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195 Menahan St
$1,0306 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for RentAvailable Jan 1, 2025

195 Menahan St

Brooklyn, NY 11237
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21 Carlton Ave
$1,0503 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

21 Carlton Ave

Brooklyn, NY 11205
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283 Nostrand Ave
$1,1005 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for RentAvailable Jan 1, 2025

283 Nostrand Ave

Brooklyn, NY 11216
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1131 President St
$1,1404 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

1131 President St

Brooklyn, NY 11225
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375 Vernon Ave
$1,1504 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

375 Vernon Ave

Brooklyn, NY 11206
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2553 Church Ave
$1,1503 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Jan 1, 2025

2553 Church Ave

Brooklyn, NY 11226
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102 Rogers Ave
$1,1804 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Jan 1, 2025

102 Rogers Ave

Brooklyn, NY 11216
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311 Rogers Ave
$1,1904 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for RentAvailable Jan 1, 2025

311 Rogers Ave

Brooklyn, NY 11225
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361 Winthrop St
$1,2203 Bedroom, 4 Bath Home for RentAvailable Jan 1, 2025

361 Winthrop St

Brooklyn, NY 11225
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235 Himrod St
$1,2203 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Jan 1, 2025

235 Himrod St

Brooklyn, NY 11237
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287 Vanderbilt Ave
$1,2705 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

287 Vanderbilt Ave

Brooklyn, NY 11205
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987 Willoughby Ave
$1,3204 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Jan 1, 2025

987 Willoughby Ave

Brooklyn, NY 11221
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198 Scholes St
$1,3504 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

198 Scholes St

Brooklyn, NY 11206
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Brooklyn, NY Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Brooklyn, NY

Pricing Updated: 12/26/2024

Current apartment rentals in the Brooklyn, NY area range in price from $800 to $30,000 with an overall median price of $5,353. The three Brooklyn neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Bay Ridge at $1,425, Wallabout at $1,050, and Seagate at $2,400. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Brooklyn Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Bay Ridge$2,650$1,4255
Wallabout$3,125$1,0505
Seagate$3,200$2,4004
South Shore Brooklyn$3,200$95097
Kensington Parkville$3,500$1,5951
Broadway Triangle$3,600$1,0002
Cypress Hills$3,800$1,05019
East Flatbush Wingate$3,800$1,04033
Fort Hamilton$4,069$3,3331
Southwest Brooklyn$4,069$80098

Cheapest Available Brooklyn Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Brooklyn, NY is a Studio unit found at 349-351 Kent Ave in the South Williamsburg neighborhood priced from $90. Ventnor Flatz in the Prospect Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Brooklyn apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
349-351 Kent AveStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$90
Ventnor Flatz2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$800
La Vista At Highland ParkC3BR,1BA$1,000
Balsam VillageStudio-2nd FloorStudio,1BA$1,600
427 44th St1 bed room1BR,1BA$1,900
852 Prospect PlaceStudio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,995
143 E 36th StPrivate Bedroom1BR,$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brooklyn, NY

As of December 26, 2024 the best value apartment in the Brooklyn area is the $1.20 price per square foot 1375 E 12th St Model at 1375 E 12th St, Unit 2FL in the in the Ocean Parkway neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Brooklyn apartment is the Studio, 1 bath Model at 349-351 Kent Ave starting at $90 with a $0.05 price per square foot in the South Williamsburg 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.
1375 E 12th St, Unit 2FL1375 E 12th St2BR,2BA$1.20
349-351 Kent AveStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$0.05
432 Chauncey St, Unit 2432 Chauncey St3BR,1BA$1.88
4018 Seagate Ave, Unit 14018 Seagate Ave3BR,2BA$2.13
169 Monroe St, Unit 3rd Floor169 Monroe St3BR,2BA$2.38
2669 E 22nd St, Unit 2nd Fl2669 E 22nd St3BR,1BA$2.32
La Vista At Highland ParkC3BR,1BA$1.00
Node HarmanPrivate Room in 3 Bed Shared Apt3BR,2BA$1.66
427 44th St1 bed room1BR,1BA$2.24
Ventnor Flatz2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.94

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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

Walk Score®

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brooklyn Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Brooklyn?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Brooklyn is at 349-351 Kent Ave listed at $90.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Brooklyn Apartment is $1,900 at 427 44th St.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Brooklyn Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Brooklyn is starting from $800 at Ventnor Flatz.

What is the most affordable Brooklyn Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Brooklyn Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at La Vista At Highland Park and starts from $1,000.

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