Average Rent in Gowanus, New York, NY

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Current Versus Historical Gowanus, New York, NY Rents

Gowanus rentals average $3,396 for a studio rental to $13,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,495, or roughly $0 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in November 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $117 (-3.38%) year-over-year from $3,442 to $3,326. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $76 (1.89%) year-over-year from $4,009 to $4,085. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $231 (3.77%) year-over-year from $6,119 to $6,350. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,095 (14.48%) year-over-year from $7,567 to $8,662. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $4,733 (-30.18%) year-over-year from $15,683 to $10,950. 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 3.38% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.44% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.73% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.56% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.64% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Nov 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $0.16 $3,326 $3,442 (-3.38%) $3,425 (-2.91%)
1 BR $0.21 $4,085 $4,009 (1.89%) $3,287 (24.27%)
2 BR $0.30 $6,350 $6,119 (3.77%) $5,257 (20.79%)
3 BR $0.53 $8,662 $7,567 (14.48%) $7,745 (11.84%)
4+ BR $74.29 $10,950 $15,683 (-30.18%) $9,500 (15.26%)

Historical Rents in Gowanus, New York, NY

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Top Cities Near Gowanus

There are a total of 35 cities nearby Gowanus. The average rent in Gowanus is currently $3,200 per month. A total of 30 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 Fire Island, NY. Monthly rents here are on average $8,500 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 36.84% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 38.10% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Gowanus, New York, NY are about 49.40% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 57.71% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 35 total cities near Gowanus, New York, NY in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Kearny, NJ N/A $1,700 $2,150 $2,175
Newark, NJ $2,145 $2,000 $2,100 $2,300
Bayonne, NJ $2,283 $2,444 $3,221 $2,550
Harrison, NJ $2,522 $2,928 $3,592 $2,899
Palisades Park, NJ $1,650 $2,075 $2,550 $3,045
Cliffside Park, NJ N/A $2,100 $3,369 $3,200
Edgewater, NJ $2,795 $3,100 $4,090 $3,895
Fort Lee, NJ $2,742 $4,120 $4,548 $4,095
Jersey City, NJ $3,831 $4,946 $6,614 $4,551
New York, NY $3,895 $4,750 $6,334 $4,856

Top Neighborhoods Near Gowanus

There are a total of 82 neighborhoods in or near Gowanus. Some of these neighborhoods include East Flatbush, Flatbush, and Bedford-Stuyvesant. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 82 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 $4,447 per month. A total of 41 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Gowanus's average rent, which is actually $4,495. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Gowanus, East Side has the most affordable average rent at $1,900 per month. Whereas, at $8,000 average rent per month, Ocean Beach is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Gowanus. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
East Flatbush, New York, NY $3,530 $2,654 $2,850 $3,100
Flatbush, New York, NY $3,250 $3,140 $3,547 $3,261
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY $3,225 $3,449 $4,398 $3,650
Greenwood Heights, New York, NY $2,900 $3,420 $4,256 $3,673
Crown Heights, New York, NY $3,171 $3,490 $4,700 $3,800
Bushwick, New York, NY $3,200 $3,450 $3,795 $3,868
Windsor Terrace, New York, NY $2,893 $3,545 $4,600 $4,178
Clinton Hill, New York, NY $3,550 $4,195 $5,862 $4,295
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY $3,681 $4,426 $6,171 $4,549
Prospect Heights, New York, NY $3,593 $4,495 $5,700 $4,550
Fort Greene, New York, NY $3,656 $4,575 $6,795 $4,655
Brooklyn Heights, New York, NY $3,408 $4,824 $7,741 $4,977
Boerum Hill, New York, NY $3,613 $4,473 $6,500 $5,050
Financial District, New York, NY $4,307 $5,261 $7,064 $5,053
Lower East Side, New York, NY $4,100 $4,496 $7,328 $5,067
Williamsburg, New York, NY $3,999 $5,000 $5,500 $5,189
Civic Center, New York, NY $5,300 $5,125 $7,250 $5,275
SoHo, New York, NY $3,750 $5,295 $11,500 $5,295
Two Bridges, New York, NY $4,113 $5,200 $8,750 $5,398
Park Slope, New York, NY $3,900 $4,300 $6,050 $5,750
Battery Park City, New York, NY $4,400 $5,343 $7,780 $5,750
Bowery, New York, NY $3,300 $3,799 $5,495 $5,780
East Village, New York, NY $3,750 $5,465 $5,995 $5,800
NoHo, New York, NY $4,600 $6,195 $14,250 $5,850
Carroll Gardens, New York, NY $3,050 $3,875 $6,000 $5,850
DUMBO, New York, NY $4,134 $5,257 $8,950 $6,221
Greenwich Village, New York, NY $4,700 $7,150 $9,200 $6,300
Little Italy, New York, NY $4,100 $3,800 $4,995 $7,295
Tribeca, New York, NY $5,990 $6,798 $8,573 $7,500
NoLita, New York, NY $12,800 $4,995 $7,895 $7,995

Top Counties Near Gowanus

There are a total of 44 counties located by Gowanus, New York, NY. Some of these counties include Kearny, NJ, Newark, NJ, and Bayonne, NJ. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,254. That's roughly around $41 per sqft. A total of 39 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 $5,750, Greenwich, CT is the most expensive county by Gowanus, New York, NY.

Typically, rent for studios in Gowanus, New York, NY is 34.11% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Gowanus, New York, NY is 38.10% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Gowanus, New York, NY is 50.55% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Kearny, NJ N/A $1,700 $2,150 $2,175
Newark, NJ $2,145 $2,000 $2,100 $2,300
Bayonne, NJ $2,283 $2,444 $3,221 $2,550
Harrison, NJ $2,522 $2,928 $3,592 $2,899
North Bergen, NJ $2,185 $2,635 $2,958 $2,920
Cliffside Park, NJ N/A $2,100 $3,369 $3,200
Queens, New York, NY $3,422 $3,700 $4,700 $3,830
Brooklyn, New York, NY $3,560 $4,232 $5,279 $4,294
Jersey City, NJ $3,831 $4,946 $6,614 $4,551
Manhattan, New York, NY $4,045 $5,190 $7,153 $5,295

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 $5,000. A total of 14 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 11226, New York, NY at $3,294 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $7,948 per month is 10069, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,750. That's at least $96 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 $4,875 per month. Or in other words, $88 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $6,530 per month. Which comes out to $87 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 $3,375 $4,200 $5,773 $4,738
11217, New York, NY $3,669 $4,495 $6,450 $4,795
11231, New York, NY $3,295 $3,866 $5,998 $4,760
11201, New York, NY $3,694 $4,488 $6,300 $4,667
11238, New York, NY $3,550 $4,162 $5,500 $4,400
11232, New York, NY $3,500 $3,420 $4,256 $3,498
10004, New York, NY $4,220 $5,349 $6,740 $5,230
11205, New York, NY $3,065 $3,779 $4,975 $4,350
11225, New York, NY $3,225 $3,490 $4,803 $3,800
11216, New York, NY $3,225 $3,500 $4,748 $3,793

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 $4,495. 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 $3,396 and an average price per square feet of $0.16. There are a total of 49 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 $4,200 and an average price per square feet of $0.21. There are a total of 176 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 $6,550 and an average price per square feet of $0.30. There are a total of 140 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 -0.03%, 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 $3,596/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.