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250 Ashland Pl

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Cheapest Available Fort Greene Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fort Greene area of New York, NY is a Studio unit found at 38 6th Ave priced from $2,121. Prospect House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,934. Here are the most affordable Fort Greene apartments for rent in New York, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
38 6th AveStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,121
Prospect HouseStudioStudio,1BA$2,934
Newport RentalsPARKSIDE WEST - Studio One BathroomStudio,1BA$3,009
66 Rockwell PlaceStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$3,167
The RocklynSTUDIOStudio,1BA$3,385

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fort Greene, NY

As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fort Greene area is the $7.08 price per square foot 2 bed, 2 bath Model at 66 Rockwell Place in the in the Downtown Brooklyn neighborhood starting from $6,875. The second greatest value Fort Greene apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at 38 6th Ave starting at $3,206 with a $3.81 price per square foot in the Prospect Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fort Greene apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
66 Rockwell Place2 bed, 2 bath2BR,2BA$7.08
38 6th Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.81
10 Hanover SquareOne Bedroom w/Home Office F1BR,1BA$6.91
The Ashland1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$8.01
Newport RentalsELLIPSE - Studio One BathroomStudio ,1BA$6.88
505 State Street ApartmentsA051BR,1BA$8.78
The Rocklyn1BR1BR,1BA$7.96
95 WallStudio E1AStudio ,1BA$8.69
FOUND Study Brooklyn HeightsPrivate Studio W/ Kitchen (97CH)Studio ,1BA$10.83
18 6th Ave, Unit 420318 6th Ave1BR,1BA$24.50

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fort Greene

What type of rentals are currently available in Fort Greene?

There are currently 456 Apartments for Rent in Fort Greene, NY with pricing that ranges from $1,375 to $20,431. There are also 25 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fort Greene ranging from $3,600 to $9,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Fort Greene?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Fort Greene ranges from $3,600 to $9,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,945.

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