Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gowanus Neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY from $900 (429 Rentals)

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191 17th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

191 17th St

191 17th StBrooklyn, NY 11215
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599 5th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

599 5th Ave

599 5th AveBrooklyn, NY 11215
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86 16th Street
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

86 16th Street

86 16th StBrooklyn, NY 11215
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205 15th St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

205 15th St

205 15th StBrooklyn, NY 11215
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500 4th Ave
Studio Apartments

500 4th Ave

500 4th AveBrooklyn, NY 11215
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333 4th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

333 4th St

333 4th StBrooklyn, NY 11215
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C560 Residences
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

C560 Residences

255 4th AveBrooklyn, NY 11215

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226 15th St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

226 15th St

226 15th StBrooklyn, NY 11215
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580 Carroll St
1 Bedroom Apartments

580 Carroll St

580 Carroll StBrooklyn, NY 11215
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Court Street Lofts
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Court Street Lofts

499-505 Court StBrooklyn, NY 11231
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345 Carroll St
Studio Apartments

345 Carroll St

345 Carroll StBrooklyn, NY 11231
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275 4th Ave
Studio Apartments

275 4th Ave

275 4th AveBrooklyn, NY 11215
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302 5th Ave
Studio Apartments

302 5th Ave

302 5th AveBrooklyn, NY 11215
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457 Clinton St
Studio Apartments

457 Clinton St

457 Clinton StBrooklyn, NY 11231
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85 3rd St
Studio Apartments

85 3rd St

85 3rd StBrooklyn, NY 11231
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Luna
Studio Apartments

Luna

229 9th StBrooklyn, NY 11215

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The Aaron
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Aaron

236 17th StBrooklyn, NY 11215
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467 5th Ave
Studio Apartments

467 5th Ave

467 5th AveBrooklyn, NY 11215
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Common Baltic West
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Common Baltic West

577 Baltic StBrooklyn, NY 11217
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527 Court St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

527 Court St

527 Court StBrooklyn, NY 11231
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326 Sackett Street
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

326 Sackett Street

326 Sackett StBrooklyn, NY 11231
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255 1st St
1 Bedroom Apartments

255 1st St

255 1st StBrooklyn, NY 11215
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416 Clinton St
Studio Apartments

416 Clinton St

416 Clinton StBrooklyn, NY 11231
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495 Court St
Studio Apartments

495 Court St

495 Court StBrooklyn, NY 11231

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670 4th Ave
Studio Apartments

670 4th Ave

670 4th AveBrooklyn, NY 11232
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398 Sackett St
Studio Apartments

398 Sackett St

398 Sackett StBrooklyn, NY 11231
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419 Clinton St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

419 Clinton St

419 Clinton StBrooklyn, NY 11231
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515 5th Ave
4 Bedroom Apartments

515 5th Ave

515 5th AveBrooklyn, NY 11215
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436 Clinton St
Studio Apartments

436 Clinton St

436 Clinton StBrooklyn, NY 11231
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430 Court St
Studio Apartments

430 Court St

430 Court StBrooklyn, NY 11231
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361 Union St
Studio Apartments

361 Union St

361 Union StBrooklyn, NY 11231
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427 Clinton St
Studio Apartments

427 Clinton St

427 Clinton StBrooklyn, NY 11231
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371 6th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

371 6th Ave

371 6th AveBrooklyn, NY 11215

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The Ninth
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Ninth

203 9th StBrooklyn, NY 11215
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Arbor Eighteen
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Eighteen

181-185 18th StBrooklyn, NY 11215
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Arbor Eighteen
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Eighteen

613 4th AveBrooklyn, NY 11215
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290 Smith St
2 Bedroom Apartments

290 Smith St

290 Smith StBrooklyn, NY 11231
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The Mill
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Mill

376 President StBrooklyn, NY 11231
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302 2nd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

302 2nd St

302 2nd StBrooklyn, NY 11215
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529 Court St
1 Bedroom Apartments

529 Court St

529 Court StBrooklyn, NY 11231
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263 Prospect Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

263 Prospect Ave

263 Prospect AveBrooklyn, NY 11215
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Cheapest Available Gowanus Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Gowanus area of New York, NY is a Studio unit found at Baltic House priced from $3,000. Westmark has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $3,200. Here are the most affordable Gowanus apartments for rent in New York, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Baltic HouseStudio - balconyStudio,1BA$3,000
WestmarkStudioStudio,1BA$3,200
420 CarrollResidence W08 Floors 4-16Studio,1BA$3,320

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gowanus, NY

As of April 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gowanus area is the $2.44 price per square foot 138 9th St Model at 138 9th St, Unit Two bedroom apartment in the in the Park Slope neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Gowanus apartment is the 2 BEDROOM Model at Westmark starting at $6,550 with a $8.20 price per square foot in the Downtown Brooklyn neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gowanus apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
138 9th St, Unit Two bedroom apartment138 9th St2BR,1BA$2.44
Westmark2 BEDROOM2BR,2BA$8.20
420 CarrollResidence W03 Floors 4-161BR,1BA$7.21
Baltic HouseIsland Kitchen 1 Bed1BR,1BA$7.67

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gowanus Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Gowanus?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Gowanus is at Baltic House listed at $3,000.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Gowanus Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Gowanus Apartment is $3,875 at Baltic House.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Gowanus Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Gowanus is starting from $4,333 at Baltic House.

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