Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Brooklyn Neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY from $1,300 (20 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. 535 Carlton Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,169. 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
535 Carlton AveStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,169
AVA Fort GreeneA31BR,1BA$2,471
Newport RentalsPARKSIDE EAST - Studio One BathroomStudio,1BA$2,691
The BLVD CollectionB425 S2Studio,1BA$2,884

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Brooklyn, NY

As of March 29, 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 B401 C1 Model at The BLVD Collection starting at $8,148 with a $5.62 price per square foot in the Wall Street 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
The BLVD CollectionB401 C13BR,2BA$5.62
7 Dekalb2 Bed 2 Bath Market2BR,2BA$4.83
354 Butler St354 Butler St1BR,1BA$2.11
38 6th Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.81
Grove Pointe1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$5.06
535 Carlton Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$4.11
351 MarinStudioStudio ,1BA$5.39
Newport RentalsELLIPSE - Studio One BathroomStudio ,1BA$6.45
The HendrixStudioStudio ,1BA$6.50

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Brooklyn

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Brooklyn?

There are currently 3476 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Brooklyn, NY with pricing that ranges from $1,380 to $29,757. There are also 105 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Brooklyn ranging from $1,375 to $10,000.

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 $1,375 to $10,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,409.

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 $3,850 to $16,984, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,400 to $9,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $10,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,380.

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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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.