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21 Carlton Ave
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Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Brooklyn?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Brooklyn Studio Apartments | $4,309 | $1,900 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Brooklyn 1 Bedroom Apartments | $5,017 | $2,879 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Brooklyn 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,971 | $1,775 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Brooklyn 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,194 | $1,425 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Brooklyn 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,072 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 39 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Brooklyn Neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Brooklyn Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Brooklyn area of New York, NY is a Studio unit found at 38 6th Ave priced from $2,121. Newport Rentals has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,737. Here are the most affordable Downtown Brooklyn apartments for rent in New York, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 6th Ave | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $2,121 |
| Newport Rentals | PARKSIDE WEST - Studio One Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $2,737 |
| Sable | S2 | Studio,1BA | $3,150 |
| The Addison | Studio 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $3,238 |
| AVA DoBro | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $3,271 |
| 63 Wall Street | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $3,277 |
| The Hendrix | Studio | Studio,1BA | $3,348 |
| 66 Rockwell Place | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $3,349 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Brooklyn, NY
As of April 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Brooklyn area is the $3.69 price per square foot 32 Greene Ave Model at 32 Greene Ave, Unit Duplex in the in the Downtown Brooklyn neighborhood starting from $5,900. The second greatest value Downtown Brooklyn apartment is the 303 Flatbush Ave Model at 303 Flatbush Ave, Unit 2A starting at $5,950 with a $6.10 price per square foot in the Prospect Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Brooklyn apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Greene Ave, Unit Duplex | 32 Greene Ave | 3BR,1BA | $3.69 |
| 303 Flatbush Ave, Unit 2A | 303 Flatbush Ave | 3BR,2BA | $6.10 |
| Newport Rentals | BISBY - 2 Bedrooms Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $6.15 |
| 354 Butler St, Unit New | 354 Butler St | Studio ,1BA | $2.11 |
| 38 6th Ave | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.81 |
| 183 Classon Ave, Unit 1 | 183 Classon Ave | 3BR,1BA | $4.62 |
| 7 Dekalb | 1 Bed 1 Bath Market | 1BR,1BA | $5.35 |
| The Brooklyner | 1 Bedroom J Line floors 17-41 | 1BR,1BA | $6.35 |
| The BLVD Collection | B475S S1 | Studio ,1BA | $5.81 |
| The Hendrix | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $6.50 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Brooklyn Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Brooklyn?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Brooklyn is under $3,349.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Brooklyn?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Brooklyn is Sable which is listed at $3,450, while the average apartment in Downtown Brooklyn costs $6,275.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Brooklyn?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 11 regular apartments in Downtown Brooklyn that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Brooklyn?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Brooklyn have an average cost of $181 which is $6,094 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Brooklyn.
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