Cheap Apartments for Rent in Brooklyn, NY from $500 (223 Rentals)

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311 Rogers Ave
$1,1404 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

311 Rogers Ave

Brooklyn, NY 11225
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78 Himrod St
$1,1504 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Feb 1

78 Himrod St

Brooklyn, NY 11221
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951 Madison St
$1,1604 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

951 Madison St

Brooklyn, NY 11221
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72 Van Buren St
$1,1703 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Feb 1

72 Van Buren St

Brooklyn, NY 11221
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235 Himrod St
$1,2203 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

235 Himrod St

Brooklyn, NY 11237
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21 Carlton Ave
$1,4003 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Feb 28

21 Carlton Ave

Brooklyn, NY 11205
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251 DeKalb Ave
$1,4403 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Feb 1

251 DeKalb Ave

Brooklyn, NY 11205
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329 Pulaski St
$1,4503 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Mar 1

329 Pulaski St

Brooklyn, NY 11206
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580 E 26th St
$1,4753 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for RentAvailable Mar 30

580 E 26th St

Brooklyn, NY 11210
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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
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ventnor Flatz

1115 Dorchester RdBrooklyn, NY 11218
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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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Bay Plaza
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bay Plaza

2323 E 12th StBrooklyn, NY 11229
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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
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1811 Quentin Rd
Studio Apartments

1811 Quentin Rd

1811 Quentin RdBrooklyn, NY 11229
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1819 BEVERLY RD
3 Bedroom Apartments

1819 BEVERLY RD

1819 Beverly RdBrooklyn, NY 11226

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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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92 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

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79 / 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 $80.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Brooklyn Apartment is $2,150 at Balsam Village.

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 $809 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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