Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Brooklyn Neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY from $2,600 (23 Rentals)

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Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY Local Guide

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 $2,840. Here are the most affordable Downtown Brooklyn apartments for rent in New York, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
38 6th AveStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,121
Newport RentalsPARKSIDE WEST - Studio One BathroomStudio,1BA$2,840
The BLVD CollectionB425 S2Studio,1BA$3,126
SableS2Studio,1BA$3,150
66 Rockwell PlaceStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$3,167

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Brooklyn, NY

As of May 01, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
32 Greene Ave, Unit Duplex32 Greene Ave3BR,1BA$3.69
303 Flatbush Ave, Unit 2A303 Flatbush Ave3BR,2BA$6.10
354 Butler St, Unit New354 Butler StStudio ,1BA$2.11
38 6th Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.81
183 Classon Ave, Unit 1183 Classon Ave3BR,1BA$4.87
The Brooklyner1 Bedroom J Line floors 17-411BR,1BA$6.41
The BLVD CollectionB425 S2Studio ,1BA$5.72
251 Water St, Unit 2B251 Water StStudio ,1BA$6.52
The HendrixStudioStudio ,1BA$6.50
Newport RentalsWATERSIDE SQUARE NORTH - Studio One BathroomStudio ,1BA$6.27

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Brooklyn

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Brooklyn?

There are currently 3414 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Brooklyn, NY with pricing that ranges from $1,275 to $29,461. There are also 141 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Brooklyn ranging from $2,600 to $33,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Brooklyn?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Brooklyn ranges from $2,600 to $33,000 with an average monthly rent of $10,539.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Brooklyn?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Brooklyn range from $1,450 to $18,434, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,688 to $15,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $10,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,375.

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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