
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Williamsburg Neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY from $900 (15 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Williamsburg?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Williamsburg Studio Apartments | $3,819 | $2,169 | $8,500 |
Williamsburg 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,518 | $2,100 | $7,510 |
Williamsburg 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,486 | $2,650 | $10,000+ |
Williamsburg 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,409 | $3,100 | $10,000+ |
Williamsburg 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,403 | $4,500 | $8,010 |
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Cheapest Available Williamsburg Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Williamsburg area of New York, NY is a Studio unit found at 535 Carlton Ave priced from $2,169. 2-21 Malt Drive Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,490. Here are the most affordable Williamsburg apartments for rent in New York, NY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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535 Carlton Ave | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $2,169 |
2-21 Malt Drive Apartments | Lottery Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,490 |
Denizen BSHWK | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,538 |
Skylimit Tower | 1 Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $2,800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Williamsburg, NY
As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Williamsburg area is the $2.53 price per square foot 719 Driggs Ave Model at 719 Driggs Ave, Unit 2nd Floor in the in the South Williamsburg neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value Williamsburg apartment is the 88 Starr St Model at 88 Starr St starting at $5,500 with a $3.67 price per square foot in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Williamsburg apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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719 Driggs Ave, Unit 2nd Floor | 719 Driggs Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.53 |
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 | $4.00 |
17 Jefferson St, Unit 2 | 17 Jefferson St | 3BR,2BA | $4.15 |
167 Hopkins St, Unit 2 | 167 Hopkins St | 2BR,1BA | $3.71 |
7 Dekalb | 1 Bed 1 Bath Market | 1BR,1BA | $5.52 |
790 Metropolitan Ave, Unit 3R | 790 Metropolitan Ave | 2BR,1BA | $4.57 |
535 Carlton Ave | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.11 |
2-21 Malt Drive Apartments | Lottery Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.98 |
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Best Local Schools in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Williamsburg Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Williamsburg?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Williamsburg is under $2,800.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Williamsburg?
The cheapest apartment in Williamsburg is 535 Carlton Ave which is listed at $2,680, while the average apartment in Williamsburg costs $7,195.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in 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 228 regular apartments in 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 Williamsburg?
Cheap apartments in Williamsburg have an average cost of $288 which is $6,907 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Williamsburg.
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