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Last updated on June 15, 2026
Average rent in
Gowanus, New York, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on June 15, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Gowanus
$4,996/mo
20%vs previous year
The average rent in Gowanus is $4,996 per month as of June 2026. This is 156% above the national average rent, or $3,046 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Gowanus
43
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Gowanus rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Gowanus, New York, NY
Average rent prices in Gowanus have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 20% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Gowanus, New York, NY
Rent prices in Gowanus vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Gowanus is $5,250, whereas a house costs $6,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Gowanus run $4,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $6,490.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,257 | 2% | 24% | |
1 bedroom | $4,050 | No Change |  6% | |
2 bedroom | $6,320 | 5% | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $6,500 | 14% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $7,600 | 62% | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Carroll Gardens | $5,800 | |
Cobble Hill | $4,475 | |
Greenwood Heights | $3,620 | |
Red Hook | $4,840 | |
Vinegar Hill | $5,872 | |
Windsor Terrace | $3,500 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $5,250 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,870 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $6,000 | 30% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,650 | 23% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$3,257
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
24%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$4,050
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$6,320
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$6,500
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$7,600
Last 30 days
62%
Carroll Gardens
Average rent
$5,800
Cobble Hill
Average rent
$4,475
Greenwood Heights
Average rent
$3,620
Red Hook
Average rent
$4,840
Vinegar Hill
Average rent
$5,872
Windsor Terrace
Average rent
$3,500
Apartments
Average rent
$5,250
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$3,870
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$6,000
Last 30 days
30%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
23%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Gowanus, New York, NY, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Gowanus, New York, NY compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Gowanus and Carroll Gardens by all bedroom counts and property types.
Gowanus
156%higher than the national median
197%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Gowanus, New York, NY is 14% lower than the median rent in Carroll Gardens, New York, NY.
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5d+ ago
Gowanus apartment for rent in New York
115 8th St #10, New York, NY 11215
1 bed
1 bath
$3,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$4,840
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22h ago
Gowanus townhouse for rent in New York
297 3rd Ave #1, New York, NY 11215
2 beds
2 baths
$5,500
$5,100
Price drop
House for rent
3d ago
Gowanus apartment for rent in New York
136 14th St #5A, New York, NY 11215
2 beds
2 baths
$5,500
$5,250
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
655 Union St #2197, New York, NY 11215
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$5,680–$8,130
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5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,900
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5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,825
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,725
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$6,777
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$6,490
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,725
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$3,182
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$4,840
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$5,743
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,725
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$4,840
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$5,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$3,182
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Gowanus, New York, NY
Quick answers to common questions about the Gowanus rental market.
How much is rent in Gowanus?
The average rent in Gowanus is $4,996 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Gowanus?
Average rent prices in Gowanus have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 20% since last year.
How does Gowanus rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Gowanus is 156% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $3,046 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Gowanus?
To comfortably afford rent in Gowanus, you'd need to earn approximately $200,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).