What does affordable mean on this DUMBO page?

Here, affordable means apartments for rent with asking rent at or below $5,000/month in this neighborhood scope.

How is the affordable threshold decided?

It is based on the 25th percentile of gross rents for this neighborhood and bedroom scope, then clamped to a safe floor or ceiling so it stays realistic.

What should I compare besides the asking rent?

Compare the full monthly cost, including broker fee, deposit, utilities, and any lease-related charges, because those can change whether an apartment is actually affordable.

What bedroom sizes are most common in DUMBO?

The most common bedroom counts in this scope are 2-bedrooms and 1-bedrooms, which matters when you are budgeting for rent and space.

Why does affordability vary by scope?

Affordability depends on the neighborhood and bedroom count, so the ceiling for DUMBO can be different from other Brooklyn areas or other unit sizes.

What should I confirm before applying?

Confirm the lease term, move-in costs, and any building rules that affect your budget, since newer buildings, amenities, and shorter leases can all raise the total cost.

Affordable apartments for rent in DUMBO

DUMBO has 14 apartments for rent in this affordable scope, and the most common bedroom counts are 2-bedrooms and 1-bedrooms. The average building rating is 4.3/5 across 14 rated buildings. Average tenancy length is 3.0 months based on 6 relisted units, and the average rent increase is 10.0% based on 34 relisted units (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page shows 14 affordable apartments for rent in DUMBO, Brooklyn, with asking rents at or below $5,000/month. You can narrow your search by price and compare what fits your budget in this neighborhood, including nearby Vinegar Hill. Openigloo helps you check renter-first details before you tour or apply, including building reviews and landlord signals when available. For affordable apartments for rent, it helps to compare asking rent against the full monthly cost, since fees, deposits, and lease terms can change what actually fits your budget.

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150 4 Avenue #7A

150 4 Avenue #8B

160 Front Street #615

$3,983

Vinegar Hill·1 bed, 1 bath

3.9(1)

218 Front Street #719

DUMBO·Studio, 1 bath

4.6(8)

100 Jay Street #9D

$3,700

Vinegar Hill·1 bed, 1 bath

3.9(1)

218 Front Street #717

Vinegar Hill·1 bed, 1 bath

3.9(1)

218 Front Street #407

65 Washington St #7F

65 Washington St #8C

Vinegar Hill·1 bed, 1 bath

109 Gold Street #3A

60 Water Street #315

50 Bridge Street #219

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What to check before for affordable apartments in DUMBO, Brooklyn

The affordable filter here means apartments with asking rent at or below $5,000/month.
DUMBO has 14 apartments for rent in this scope, with a median rent of $4,338.
Most units in DUMBO here are 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments, so budget planning often depends on unit size.
Check the full move-in cost, including broker fee, deposit, and any utility charges, before you apply.
Use Openigloo building reviews to compare renter experiences when you are choosing between similar apartments for rent.

Affordable apartments for rent in other NYC boroughs

Each borough has a different mix of inventory. Explore apartments for rent in NYC boroughs and find the best fit for your priorities. Start broad, then narrow by bedrooms, budget, and building quality signals.

Manhattan

1,312 apartments

Queens

155 apartments

The Bronx

34 apartments

Affordable apartments for rent in DUMBO