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Last updated on September 13, 2026
Average rent in
Gowanus, New York, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on September 13, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Gowanus
$4,832/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Gowanus is $4,832 per month as of September 2026. This is 154% above the national average rent, or $2,932 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Gowanus
36
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $4,800, whereas a house costs $4,999. 1-bedroom apartments in Gowanus run $4,190 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $6,777.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,352 | 2% | 33% | |
1 bedroom | $3,940 |  2% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $6,490 | 2% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $6,895 | No Change | 12% | |
4 bedroom | $10,900 | 62% | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Carroll Gardens | $4,840 | |
Cobble Hill | $4,500 | |
Greenwood Heights | $3,400 | |
Red Hook | $3,995 | |
Vinegar Hill | $5,900 | |
Windsor Terrace | $3,950 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $4,800 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $4,700 | 13% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,999 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,330 | 23% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$3,352
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
33%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,940
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$6,490
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$6,895
Last year
12%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$10,900
Last 30 days
62%
Carroll Gardens
Average rent
$4,840
Cobble Hill
Average rent
$4,500
Greenwood Heights
Average rent
$3,400
Red Hook
Average rent
$3,995
Vinegar Hill
Average rent
$5,900
Windsor Terrace
Average rent
$3,950
Apartments
Average rent
$4,800
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$4,700
Last 30 days
13%
Houses
Average rent
$4,999
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,330
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
154%higher than the national median
155%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Gowanus, New York, NY is equal to the median rent in Carroll Gardens, New York, NY.
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5d+ ago
Gowanus apartment for rent in New York
223 9th St #1F, New York, NY 11215
1 bed
1 bath
$2,695
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115 8th St #10, New York, NY 11215
1 bed
1 bath
$3,000
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2 baths
$4,600
$4,500
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527 Carroll St #1F, New York, NY 11215
2 beds
1 bath
$4,690
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1–2 beds
1–2 baths
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1 bath
$4,900
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1 bath
$4,825
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1 bath
$4,725
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1 bath
$4,725
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1 bed
1 bath
$3,885
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2 beds
2 baths
$7,200
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2 beds
2 baths
$4,840
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2 beds
2 baths
$4,840
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2 beds
2 baths
$5,250
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1 bed
1 bath
$4,725
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Studio
1 bath
$3,563
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1 bed
1 bath
$4,725
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2 beds
2 baths
$4,840
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5d+ ago
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2 beds
2 baths
$5,743
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5d+ ago
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2 beds
2 baths
$5,250
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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 $4,832 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Gowanus?
Average rent prices in Gowanus have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
How does Gowanus rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Gowanus is 154% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,932 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 $193,000/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).