Cheap Homes for Rent in Gowanus Neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY from $1,300 (13 Rentals)

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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 Douglass Street Apartments priced from $3,945. 635 4th Avenue has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $5,100. Here are the most affordable Gowanus apartments for rent in New York, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Douglass Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$3,945
635 4th Avenue2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$5,100
420 CarrollResidence W04 Floors 4-162BR,2BA$6,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gowanus, NY

As of November 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gowanus area is the $1.17 price per square foot 138 9th St Model at 138 9th St, Unit Roommate in the in the Park Slope neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value Gowanus apartment is the Residence W04 Floors 4-16 Model at 420 Carroll starting at $6,950 with a $8.03 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
138 9th St, Unit Roommate138 9th St1BR,1BA$1.17
420 CarrollResidence W04 Floors 4-162BR,2BA$8.03
Douglass Street ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$8.77

Frequently Asked Questions about Gowanus

What type of rentals are currently available in Gowanus?

There are currently 1226 Apartments for Rent in Gowanus, NY with pricing that ranges from $1,050 to $16,950. There are also 32 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gowanus ranging from $1,300 to $8,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Gowanus?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Gowanus ranges from $1,300 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,265.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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