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Apartments for Rent in Brooklyn, NY under $1600

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  • a living room with a couch and a desk
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    119 Columbia Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11201
    STUDIO $1,300+
  • a tall building with many windows and a blue sky
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    221 Sea Breeze Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11224
    STUDIO $45
    1 BED $1,207+
  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
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    921 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225
    2 BEDS $1,348+
  • A living room with a brown chair and a black and white rug.
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    946 Bushwick Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221
    2 BEDS $896+
  • A brown building with a tree in front of it.
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    359 Lewis Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233
    STUDIO $1,600
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  • A house with a fence and a tree in front of it.
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    1 day ago

    3022 Beverley Road, Brooklyn, NY 11226
    STUDIO $1,206
  • A tall apartment building with a bicycle parked in front.
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    1 day ago

    402-422 Snediker Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11207
    STUDIO $812
    1 BED $990
    2 BEDS $1,001
  • A tall apartment building with a bicycle parked in front.
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    226 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11226
    STUDIO $147
  • A tall building with a balcony on the second floor.
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    229 Hawthorne Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225
    STUDIO $370+
  • A street view of a building with a storefront at the corner.
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    1 day ago

    152 Norman Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222
    STUDIO $500
  • A black dining table with four chairs and a vase of flowers is in the foreground of a well-lit room with a large window and a grey sofa in the background.
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    1 day ago

    92 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238
    STUDIO $1,139+
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  • A black dining table with four chairs and a vase of flowers is in the foreground of a well-lit room with a large window and a grey sofa in the background.
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    429 Lincoln Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11238
    STUDIO $730+
  • A black dining table with four chairs and a vase of flowers is in the foreground of a well-lit room with a large window and a grey sofa in the background.
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    104 6Th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
    STUDIO $786+
  • A white house with blue shutters and a wooden walkway leading to the front door.
    1 day ago

    451 State Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217
    STUDIO $874+
  • A white house with a grey roof and a blue door.
    1 day ago

    536 9Th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215
    STUDIO $995+
  • A large, old building with a black door and a fire escape on the side.
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    1 day ago

    392 CLINTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11238
    2 BEDS $664+
  • 1045 Union Street 4 Beds Apartment for Rent
    1 day ago

    1045 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225
    4 BEDS $803+
  • A kitchen with a white stove top oven and a black refrigerator.
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    70 Weirfield St, Brooklyn, NY 11221
    1 BED $750
  • A living room with a grey couch and a wooden floor.
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    237 Fountain Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208
    1 BED $1,100
  • A living room with a grey couch and a wooden floor.
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    237 Fountain Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208
    1 BED $1,300
  • A kitchen with a white stove top oven and a black refrigerator.
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    70 Weirfield St, Brooklyn, NY 11221
    1 BED $950
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Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in Brooklyn, NY last updated?

Prices and availability in Brooklyn, NY were last updated on 22 Nov 2025.

What are the best apartments in Brooklyn, NY?

The best apartments in Brooklyn, NY are: 544 Union, 568 Union, 34 Berry, 101 Bedford and Eleven33.

What type of rental buildings are in Brooklyn, NY?

In Brooklyn, 70% of the residents are renting compared to 30% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 27% of Brooklyn’s rentals, 71% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 1% are single-family rentals.

Renting apartments in Brooklyn, NY under $1,200

Searching for apartments for rent in Brooklyn, NY under $1,200 is not an easy task, but luckily you have come to the right place. Whether you are a student on a budget, a young professional on the move, or simply a frugal person, RentCafe can help you find what you are looking for. Just make sure you know what you consider non-negotiable and what you can compromise on. Your new home is just a few clicks away. In Brooklyn, NY, where the average rent is $916 per month, there are 28 units available for less than $1,200. Click on any of these units to see pictures, floor plans, amenities and more. After you have picked your favorite, you can contact the property to check availability. Considering that you are trying to spend as little as possible, looking at 1 bedroom apartments and studio apartments might be a good idea.

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