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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 $3,516. Baltic House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $3,560. Here are the most affordable Gowanus apartments for rent in New York, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
WestmarkStudioStudio,1BA$3,516
Baltic HouseCorner Unit 1 Bed1BR,1BA$3,560
420 CarrollResidence E02 Floors 2-16Studio,1BA$3,608

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gowanus, NY

As of July 26, 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 Large 1 Bed Model at Baltic House starting at $3,650 with a $6.33 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
138 9th St, Unit Two bedroom apartment138 9th St2BR,1BA$2.44
Baltic HouseLarge 1 Bed1BR,1BA$6.33
420 CarrollResidence E02 Floors 2-16Studio ,1BA$7.76
WestmarkStudioStudio ,1BA$7.97

Frequently Asked Questions about Gowanus

What type of rentals are currently available in Gowanus?

There are currently 1242 Apartments for Rent in Gowanus, NY with pricing that ranges from $1,297 to $18,150. There are also 22 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gowanus ranging from $3,300 to $9,750.

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 $3,300 to $9,750 with an average monthly rent of $5,408.

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