Average Rent in Gowanus, New York, NY

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Current Versus Historical Gowanus, New York, NY Rents

Gowanus rentals average $3,400 for a studio rental to $6,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,448, or roughly $79 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $197 (6.16%) year-over-year from $3,203 to $3,400. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $72 (-1.70%) year-over-year from $4,194 to $4,123. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $253 (-4.01%) year-over-year from $6,300 to $6,048. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,062 (13.97%) year-over-year from $7,600 to $8,662. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $10,098 (-54.30%) year-over-year from $18,598 to $8,500. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.
Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.39% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.48% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.43% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.26% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.27% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Jul 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $55.63 $3,400 $3,203 (6.16%) $3,070 (10.76%)
1 BR $80.04 $4,123 $4,194 (-1.70%) $3,773 (9.25%)
2 BR $66.00 $6,048 $6,300 (-4.01%) $4,187 (44.44%)
3 BR $85.24 $8,662 $7,600 (13.97%) $6,292 (37.67%)
4+ BR N/A $8,500 $18,598 (-54.30%) $6,385 (33.13%)

Historical Rents in Gowanus, New York, NY

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Top Cities Near Gowanus

There are a total of 24 cities nearby Gowanus. The average rent in Gowanus is currently $3,175 per month. A total of 19 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Bridgeport, CT, with an average rent of $2,000, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Gowanus, New York, NY is Westport, CT. Monthly rents here are on average $10,500 per month.

Let's compare Gowanus, New York, NY's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Gowanus, New York, NY is 41.91% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 35.40% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Gowanus, New York, NY are about 52.31% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 54.40% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 24 total cities near Gowanus, New York, NY in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Newark, NJ $1,950 $1,688 $2,150 $2,150
Hackensack, NJ $1,773 $1,975 $2,800 $2,475
Yonkers, NY $1,600 $2,250 $2,500 $2,600
Jersey City, NJ $3,146 $2,923 $2,700 $2,700
Cliffside Park, NJ $1,923 $2,150 $3,000 $2,875
New Rochelle, NY $2,391 $2,672 $3,000 $3,000
Fort Lee, NJ $1,795 $2,770 $3,150 $3,100
Palisades Park, NJ $1,350 $1,938 $2,938 $3,300
Long Beach, NY $2,200 $2,875 $3,800 $3,950
New York, NY $3,800 $4,650 $6,200 $4,900

Top Neighborhoods Near Gowanus

There are a total of 77 neighborhoods in or near Gowanus. Some of these neighborhoods include Bay Ridge, East Flatbush, and Flatbush. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 77 total neighborhoods in or near Gowanus, New York, NY in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Gowanus, New York, NY is currently around $4,600 per month. A total of 36 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Gowanus's average rent, which is only $4,448. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Gowanus, Brooklawn - St. Vincent has the most affordable average rent at $2,000 per month. Whereas, at $8,295 average rent per month, Little Italy is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Gowanus. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Bay Ridge, New York, NY $1,900 $2,348 $3,200 $2,750
East Flatbush, New York, NY $2,825 $2,975 $3,198 $3,195
Flatbush, New York, NY $2,600 $3,000 $3,403 $3,230
Greenwood Heights, New York, NY $2,958 $3,395 $4,355 $3,597
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY $3,250 $3,353 $3,781 $3,600
Crown Heights, New York, NY $3,235 $3,500 $4,333 $3,700
Windsor Terrace, New York, NY $2,750 $3,369 $4,833 $3,800
Bushwick, New York, NY $3,138 $3,348 $3,850 $3,888
Prospect Heights, New York, NY $3,630 $4,386 $5,823 $4,393
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY $3,650 $4,435 $6,400 $4,580
NoHo, New York, NY $4,750 $4,500 $13,250 $4,600
Fort Greene, New York, NY $3,475 $4,575 $6,576 $4,685
Clinton Hill, New York, NY $3,550 $4,118 $5,945 $4,785
Park Slope, New York, NY $3,000 $3,950 $4,948 $4,800
Williamsburg, New York, NY $4,096 $4,656 $5,800 $5,000
Financial District, New York, NY $4,064 $5,300 $7,105 $5,195
Boerum Hill, New York, NY $3,928 $4,655 $6,645 $5,199
NoLita, New York, NY $3,600 $5,495 $6,995 $5,495
Brooklyn Heights, New York, NY $3,898 $5,043 $7,063 $5,700
DUMBO, New York, NY $3,650 $5,476 $7,445 $5,900
Bowery, New York, NY $4,495 $5,693 $6,048 $5,950
East Village, New York, NY $3,950 $4,295 $6,495 $5,995
Civic Center, New York, NY $5,200 $5,859 $9,500 $6,002
Carroll Gardens, New York, NY $3,495 $4,104 $6,025 $6,125
Lower East Side, New York, NY $4,159 $4,550 $5,995 $6,430
Battery Park City, New York, NY $4,720 $5,650 $7,350 $6,502
SoHo, New York, NY $4,200 $5,495 $7,850 $6,950
Tribeca, New York, NY $5,958 $6,995 $8,495 $7,999
Two Bridges, New York, NY N/A $5,225 $8,750 $8,100
Little Italy, New York, NY $3,475 $4,000 $4,950 $8,295

Top Counties Near Gowanus

There are a total of 39 counties located by Gowanus, New York, NY. Some of these counties include Newark, NJ, Jersey City, NJ, and Cliffside Park, NJ. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,300. That's roughly around $42 per sqft. A total of 32 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Bridgeport, CT. Its average rent per month is $2,000. Vice versa, with an average rent of $7,500, Greenwich, CT is the most expensive county by Gowanus, New York, NY.

Typically, rent for studios in Gowanus, New York, NY is 41.18% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Gowanus, New York, NY is 39.02% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Gowanus, New York, NY is 49.92% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Newark, NJ $1,950 $1,688 $2,150 $2,150
Jersey City, NJ $3,146 $2,923 $2,700 $2,700
Cliffside Park, NJ $1,923 $2,150 $3,000 $2,875
Fort Lee, NJ $1,795 $2,770 $3,150 $3,100
Staten Island, New York, NY $2,400 $2,968 $3,387 $3,200
Bronx, New York, NY $2,575 $2,800 $3,500 $3,229
Palisades Park, NJ $1,350 $1,938 $2,938 $3,300
Queens, New York, NY $3,485 $3,581 $4,153 $3,669
Brooklyn, New York, NY $3,575 $4,100 $4,999 $4,220
Manhattan, New York, NY $3,925 $5,100 $6,950 $5,460

Top Zipcodes Near Gowanus

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near Gowanus, New York, NY. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,973. A total of 15 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 11233, New York, NY at $3,175 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $8,396 per month is 10013, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,700. That's at least $91 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Gowanus, New York, NY is $4,672 per month. Or in other words, $89 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $6,500 per month. Which comes out to $86 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Gowanus, New York, NY. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
11215, New York, NY $3,337 $4,100 $5,748 $4,400
11217, New York, NY $3,590 $4,525 $6,643 $4,700
11231, New York, NY $3,271 $3,677 $6,000 $5,800
11201, New York, NY $3,650 $4,500 $6,495 $4,797
11238, New York, NY $3,585 $4,198 $5,777 $4,345
11232, New York, NY $2,958 $3,420 $4,355 $3,500
10004, New York, NY $4,155 $5,853 $7,100 $5,500
11205, New York, NY $3,450 $3,845 $5,395 $4,000
11225, New York, NY $3,213 $3,500 $4,888 $3,986
11216, New York, NY $3,254 $3,595 $4,044 $3,800

Frequently Asked Questions - Gowanus Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Gowanus, New York, NY?
The average monthly rental price for Gowanus, New York, NY apartments for rent is approximately $4,448. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Gowanus, New York, NY rent prices drop in winter?
Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Gowanus, New York, NY.
How much is a studio apartment in Gowanus, New York, NY?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $3,400 and an average price per square feet of $55.63. There are a total of 40 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Gowanus.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Gowanus, New York, NY?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $4,100 and an average price per square feet of $80.04. There are a total of 139 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Gowanus.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Gowanus, New York, NY?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $6,290 and an average price per square feet of $66.00. There are a total of 111 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Gowanus.
How have rent prices in Gowanus, New York, NY changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Gowanus, New York, NY can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.06%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.14% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Gowanus, New York, NY?
A reasonable rent price in Gowanus, New York, NY is around $3,558/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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