
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Williamsburg Neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY from $900 (26 Rentals)
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East Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Williamsburg?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Williamsburg Studio Apartments | $4,206 | $2,533 | $8,500 |
East Williamsburg 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,986 | $2,500 | $7,510 |
East Williamsburg 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,056 | $2,900 | $10,000+ |
East Williamsburg 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,801 | $1,220 | $10,000+ |
East Williamsburg 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,699 | $6,699 | $6,699 |
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Cheapest Available East Williamsburg Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Williamsburg area of New York, NY is a Studio unit found at Denizen BSHWK priced from $2,538. 874 Willoughby Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,890. Here are the most affordable East Williamsburg apartments for rent in New York, NY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Denizen BSHWK | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,538 |
874 Willoughby Ave | 1BED1BATH | 1BR,1BA | $2,890 |
Node Harman | 1 Bed Apt | 1BR,1BA | $3,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Williamsburg, NY
As of March 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Williamsburg area is the $3.67 price per square foot 88 Starr St Model at 88 Starr St in the in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood starting from $5,500. The second greatest value East Williamsburg apartment is the 336 Starr St Model at 336 Starr St starting at $5,600 with a $4.67 price per square foot in the Williamsburg neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Williamsburg apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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88 Starr St | 88 Starr St | 5BR,3.5BA | $3.67 |
336 Starr St | 336 Starr St | 5BR,2.5BA | $4.67 |
790 Grand St, Unit 2L | 790 Grand St | 2BR,1BA | $3.95 |
231 Jackson St, Unit 2 | 231 Jackson St | 4BR,3BA | $6.09 |
Node Harman | Private Room in 3 Bed Shared Apt | 3BR,2BA | $1.66 |
50 N 5th | Apt ME & MW | 1BR,1BA | $8.68 |
87 George St | 87 George St | 1BR,1BA | $7.38 |
87 George St | 87 George St | 1BR,1BA | $7.05 |
Denizen BSHWK | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $9.69 |
87 George St | 87 George St | 1BR,1BA | $7.72 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY
Ranked #81
Among neighborhoods in Brooklyn, NY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY
Ps 196 Ten Eyck
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Best Local Schools in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY
Ps 196 Ten Eyck
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Getting Around the East Williamsburg Neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY
Walk Score®
88 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
84 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
84 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Williamsburg Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Williamsburg?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Williamsburg is under $3,050.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Williamsburg?
The cheapest apartment in East Williamsburg is Denizen BSHWK which is listed at $2,826, while the average apartment in East Williamsburg costs $6,699.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Williamsburg?
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 5 regular apartments in East Williamsburg 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 East Williamsburg?
Cheap apartments in East Williamsburg have an average cost of $264 which is $6,435 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Williamsburg.
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