
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brownsville Neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY from $1,100 (6 Rentals)
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Brownsville, Brooklyn, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Brownsville?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Brownsville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,160 | $1,612 | $2,668 |
Brownsville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,642 | $1,425 | $3,500 |
Brownsville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,142 | $1,125 | $3,990 |
Brownsville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,610 | $3,400 | $3,750 |
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There are currently 6 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Brownsville Neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY.
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brownsville, NY
As of April 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Brownsville area is the $2.57 price per square foot 102 Bristol St Model at 102 Bristol St, Unit 1 in the in the Remsen Village neighborhood starting from $3,465. The second greatest value Brownsville apartment is the 953 Thomas S Boyland St Model at 953 Thomas S Boyland St, Unit 2nd floor starting at $3,700 with a $2.85 price per square foot in the Remsen Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Brownsville apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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102 Bristol St, Unit 1 | 102 Bristol St | 3BR,2BA | $2.57 |
953 Thomas S Boyland St, Unit 2nd floor | 953 Thomas S Boyland St | 4BR,1BA | $2.85 |
2028 Bergen St, Unit 2 | 2028 Bergen St | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
2077 Dean St, Unit 2 | 2077 Dean St | 2BR,1BA | $4.91 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBrownsville, Brooklyn, NY
Ranked #59
Among neighborhoods in Brooklyn, NY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Brownsville Neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY
Walk Score®
85 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
74 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
100 / 100
Rider’s Paradise
World-class public transportation
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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