
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gowanus Neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY from $900 (432 Rentals)
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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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205 15th St

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333 4th St

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275 4th Ave

302 5th Ave

457 Clinton St

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85 3rd St

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467 5th Ave

Common Baltic West

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527 Court St

326 Sackett Street

255 1st St

416 Clinton St

427 Clinton St

430 Court St
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361 Union St

435 Clinton St

371 6th Ave

The Gardens on 4th Avenue

378 Sackett St

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369 7th Ave

227 President St

413 Union St

320 Sackett St
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449-451 Court St

407 Union St

670 4th Ave

398 Sackett St

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419 Clinton St

317 Union St

405 Smith St

348 Court St

375 Union St
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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 | $4,373 | $3,495 | $5,810 |
| Gowanus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,347 | $2,200 | $10,000+ |
| Gowanus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,000 | $8,000 | $8,000 |
| Gowanus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,500 | $9,500 | $9,500 |
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There are currently 432 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 $3,085. Westmark has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $3,231. 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 | $3,085 |
| Westmark | Studio | Studio,1BA | $3,231 |
| 420 Carroll | Residence E02 Floors 2-16 | Studio,1BA | $3,608 |
| 433 Sackett St | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $4,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gowanus, NY
As of May 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gowanus area is the $8.20 price per square foot Residence W02 Floors 4-16 Model at 420 Carroll in the in the Park Slope neighborhood starting from $9,980. The second greatest value Gowanus apartment is the 138 9th St Model at 138 9th St, Unit Two bedroom apartment starting at $2,200 with a $2.44 price per square foot in the Park Slope 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 | $8.20 |
| 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 |
| Westmark | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $7.33 |
| Baltic House | Studio - balcony | Studio ,1BA | $7.49 |
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 $3,085.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Gowanus Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Gowanus Apartment is $3,609 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 $5,503 at Baltic House.
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