
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.


166 15th St, Unit Third floor

191 17th St

599 5th Ave

86 16th Street

Instrata Park Slope

580 Carroll St

226 15th St

The Argyle Park Slope

345 Carroll St
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500 4th Ave

C560 Residences

Court Street Lofts

275 4th Ave

333 4th St

205 15th St

Carriage House on the Slope

457 Clinton St

302 5th Ave

85 3rd St
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Luna

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
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427 Clinton St

430 Court St

361 Union St

PRIME!! Charming 3Bedrooms - 2Bathrooms

419 Clinton St

320 Sackett St

670 4th Ave

398 Sackett St

185 20th St

Shell Apartments
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369 7th Ave

227 President St

378 Sackett St

413 Union St

479 4th Ave

449-451 Court St

407 Union St

412 Clinton St

63 1st Pl

20 Saint Marks Pl
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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 | $3,885 | $3,407 | $4,090 |
| Gowanus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,067 | $2,500 | $4,790 |
| Gowanus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,740 | $3,050 | $8,426 |
| Gowanus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Gowanus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,400 | $7,400 | $7,400 |
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
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westmark | Studio | Studio,1BA | $4,010 |
| 420 Carroll | Residence W02 Floors 4-16 | 3BR,3BA | $8,335 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gowanus, NY
As of February 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gowanus area is the $6.85 price per square foot Residence W02 Floors 4-16 Model at 420 Carroll in the in the Park Slope neighborhood starting from $8,335. The second greatest value Gowanus apartment is the Studio Model at Westmark starting at $4,010 with a $9.09 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 420 Carroll | Residence W02 Floors 4-16 | 3BR,3BA | $6.85 |
| Westmark | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $9.09 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gowanus Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Gowanus Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Gowanus Apartment is $4,580 at Westmark.
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 $6,560 at Westmark.
Expert Rental Resources
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