
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gowanus Neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY from $900 (429 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Gowanus area of Brooklyn.


191 17th St

599 5th Ave

86 16th Street

Instrata Park Slope

205 15th St

500 4th Ave

333 4th St

The Argyle Park Slope

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226 15th St

580 Carroll St

Court Street Lofts

345 Carroll St

275 4th Ave

302 5th Ave

457 Clinton St

Carriage House on the Slope

85 3rd St

Luna
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The Aaron

467 5th Ave

Common Baltic West

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527 Court St

326 Sackett Street

255 1st St

416 Clinton St

495 Court St

PRIME!! Charming 3Bedrooms - 2Bathrooms
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670 4th Ave

398 Sackett St

419 Clinton St

515 5th Ave

The Gardens on 4th Avenue

436 Clinton St

430 Court St

361 Union St

427 Clinton St

371 6th Ave
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The Ninth

Arbor Eighteen

Arbor Eighteen

260 President Street

378 Union Street

290 Smith St

The Mill

302 2nd St

529 Court St

263 Prospect Ave
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Gowanus, Brooklyn, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Gowanus?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gowanus Studio Apartments | $3,632 | $3,000 | $4,090 |
| Gowanus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,441 | $2,500 | $5,980 |
| Gowanus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,971 | $2,200 | $10,000+ |
| Gowanus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,600 | $7,600 | $7,600 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 429 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Gowanus Neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltic House | Studio - balcony | Studio,1BA | $3,000 |
| Westmark | Studio | Studio,1BA | $3,200 |
| 420 Carroll | Residence W08 Floors 4-16 | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 138 9th St, Unit Two bedroom apartment | 138 9th St | 2BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| Westmark | 2 BEDROOM | 2BR,2BA | $8.20 |
| 420 Carroll | Residence W03 Floors 4-16 | 1BR,1BA | $7.21 |
| Baltic House | Island Kitchen 1 Bed | 1BR,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.
Expert Rental Resources
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