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Brooklyn, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Brooklyn, NY

Pricing Updated: 04/10/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Brooklyn, NY area range in price from $675 to $29,461 with an overall median price of $4,905. The three Brooklyn neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Fort Hamilton at $2,700, Kensington Parkville at $2,850, and Bay Ridge at $1,900. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Brooklyn Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Fort Hamilton$2,950$2,7003
Kensington Parkville$3,038$2,8503
Bay Ridge$3,475$1,90015
South Shore Brooklyn$3,600$675287
Cypress Hills$3,675$1,50028
Wallabout$3,753$1,22511
Madison$4,000$2,9002
Brooklyn Navy Yard$4,377$1,22541
Southwest Brooklyn$4,645$1,200287
Broadway Triangle$5,000$1,7756

Cheapest Available Brooklyn Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
143 E 36th StPrivate Bedroom1BR,$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brooklyn, NY

As of April 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Brooklyn area is the $1.14 price per square foot 1523 E 29th St Model at 1523 E 29th St, Unit Furnishedapartment in the in the Manhattan Terrace neighborhood starting from $4,000. The second greatest value Brooklyn apartment is the 5614 Avenue N Model at 5614 Avenue N, Unit 2nd Floor starting at $3,400 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the East New York neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Brooklyn apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1523 E 29th St, Unit Furnishedapartment1523 E 29th St3BR,1BA$1.14
5614 Avenue N, Unit 2nd Floor5614 Avenue N3BR,1BA$1.10
9024 Spritz Rd, Unit 29024 Spritz Rd3BR,1BA$1.75
2073 E 53rd Pl, Unit 2nd floor2073 E 53rd Pl4BR,2.5BA$1.93
637 Greene Ave, Unit 1637 Greene Ave1BR,1BA$2.00
2054 E 14th St, Unit Fl 22054 E 14th St2BR,1BA$2.08
1157 Flatbush Ave, Unit F11157 Flatbush Ave2BR,1BA$2.00
354 Butler St, Unit New354 Butler StStudio ,1BA$2.11
371 95th St, Unit 3k371 95th St1BR,1BA$1.67
Node HarmanPrivate Room in 3 Bed Shared Apt3BR,2BA$1.66

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Brittney • 3+ years in Brooklyn

April 3, 2025

Love living in Brooklyn. I used to live in Manhattan and that was way to expensive. Moved out to Prospect park area and love it. Easy train ride into Manhattan, and all the stuff I need is in the area. I'd love having a great steak restaurant nearby, but I guess beggars cant be choosers. lol

Frequently Asked Questions about Brooklyn

What type of rentals are currently available in Brooklyn?

There are currently 34953 Apartments for Rent in Brooklyn, NY with pricing that ranges from $675 to $80,000. There are also 1835 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Brooklyn ranging from $975 to $60,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Brooklyn ranges from $975 to $60,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,194.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Brooklyn range from $1,025 to $38,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,250 to $60,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $675.

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