
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gowanus Neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY from $900 (431 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Gowanus area of Brooklyn.


599 5th Ave

86 16th Street

Instrata Park Slope

580 Carroll St

226 15th St

The Argyle Park Slope

345 Carroll St

500 4th Ave

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333 4th St

275 4th Ave

205 15th St

302 5th Ave

457 Clinton St

Carriage House on the Slope

85 3rd St

Luna

The Aaron
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467 5th Ave

Common Baltic West

Sunny Brownstone Apt. in Carroll Gardens

527 Court St

326 Sackett Street

255 1st St

416 Clinton St

495 Court St

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419 Clinton St
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449-451 Court St

407 Union St

670 4th Ave

398 Sackett St

435 Clinton St

375 Union St

448 Clinton St

356 12th St

317 Union St

405 Smith St
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515 5th Ave

427 Clinton St

430 Court St

361 Union St

371 6th Ave

The Gardens on 4th Avenue

Arbor Eighteen

260 President Street

348 Court St

318 Sackett St
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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 | $3,567 | $3,085 | $4,090 |
| Gowanus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,864 | $1,297 | $5,790 |
| Gowanus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,921 | $2,200 | $8,540 |
| Gowanus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,000 | $8,000 | $8,000 |
| Gowanus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,550 | $7,600 | $9,500 |
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There are currently 431 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 Westmark priced from $3,231. Baltic House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $3,595. Here are the most affordable Gowanus apartments for rent in New York, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westmark | Studio | Studio,1BA | $3,231 |
| Baltic House | Island Kitchen 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $3,595 |
| 420 Carroll | Residence E08 Floors 2-5 | Studio,1BA | $3,729 |
| 433 Sackett St | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $4,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gowanus, NY
As of July 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 Bed 1 Bath Model at 433 Sackett St starting at $5,750 with a $8.21 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 |
| 433 Sackett St | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $8.21 |
| Baltic House | Island Kitchen 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $7.12 |
| 420 Carroll | Residence E08 Floors 2-5 | Studio ,1BA | $8.18 |
| Westmark | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $7.33 |
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 Westmark listed at $3,231.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Gowanus Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Gowanus Apartment is $3,595 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 $5,459 at Baltic House.
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