Apartments for Rent by Owner in Brooklyn, NY (65 Rentals)

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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

Wondering how to determine your rental budget? This comprehensive guide covers everything from the 30% rule to hidden fees and effective budgeting strategies.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Entering the rental market? Learn these simple tips and strategies to avoid common pitfalls and make confident choices. Rent with peace of mind.

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property at 583 Lorimer St

583 Lorimer St

BrooklynNY11211

Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Read our practical guide to landlord and tenant rights. Understand protected classes, reasonable accommodations, and legal exceptions to prevent housing discrimination.

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property at 130 Hope St

130 Hope St

BrooklynNY11211
property at 187 Kent Ave

187 Kent Ave

BrooklynNY11249
property at 251 Front St

251 Front St

BrooklynNY11201

New York's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about New York and the best places to live with original content written by our Local Expert Joshua Carlucci

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property at 606 1st Ave

606 1st Ave

New YorkNY10016
property at 340 E 23rd St

340 E 23rd St

New YorkNY10010
property at 200 E 23rd St

200 E 23rd St

New YorkNY10010
property at 95 Wall St

95 Wall St

New YorkNY10005
property at 63 Wall St

63 Wall St

New YorkNY10005
property at 160 E 48th St

160 E 48th St

New YorkNY10017
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Brooklyn, NY Local Guide

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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

Transit Score®

95 / 100

Rider’s Paradise

World-class public transportation

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  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
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Brittney • 3+ 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 For rent By Owner Brooklyn Apartments

What is the Cheapest For rent By Owner apartment in Brooklyn?

Currently the most affordable For rent By Owner Apartment in Brooklyn is at 852 Blake Ave, Unit 3rd floor listed at $1,400.

How much is the average rent for a For rent By Owner Brooklyn Apartment?

The average rent for a For rent By Owner Apartment in Brooklyn is $3,327.

What is the largest For rent By Owner Brooklyn Apartment for rent?

Today's For rent By Owner apartment with the most square footage in Brooklyn is a 2,000 square feet unit starting from $5,500 at 391 Fenimore St, Unit Floor 1.

What is the average size for Brooklyn For rent By Owner Apartments for rent?

The average size for a For rent By Owner rental in Brooklyn is currently at 956 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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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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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.