Last updated on October 28, 2026

Average rent in
Gowanus, New York, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Gowanus

$4,825/mo

increased by24%

vs previous year

The average rent in Gowanus is $4,825 per month as of October 2026. This is 154% above the national average rent, or $2,925 more per month.

$43.64

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Gowanus

36

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Gowanus rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Gowanus, New York, NY

Average rent prices in Gowanus have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 24% 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 $5,498. 1-bedroom apartments in Gowanus run $4,475 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $5,743.

Listings

Studio

$3,274

2%

6%

1 bedroom

$4,190

No Change

17%

2 bedroom

$5,500

6%

16%

3 bedroom

$6,752

No Change

8%

4 bedroom

$9,950

62%

72%

Studio

Average rent

$3,274

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$4,190

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$5,500

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$6,752

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$9,950

Last 30 days

62%

Last year

72%

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

Median rent price$4,825
increased by154%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$5,198
increased by174%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Gowanus, New York, NY is 7% lower than the median rent in Carroll Gardens, New York, NY.

Average rent in nearby neighborhoods

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Carroll Gardens

$5,198

increased by9%
Last year
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$5,800

increased by36%
Last year
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$3,420

decreased by15%
Last year
Red Hook

$4,749

increased by23%
Last year
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$5,930

increased by2%
Last year
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$3,525

decreased by7%
Last year

Discover rentals in Gowanus, New York, NY

151 Prospect Ave #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Gowanus apartment for rent in New York

Residential Lease, Brooklyn, NY

151 Prospect Ave #3, New York, NY 11215

2 beds

1 bath

$3,875

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
584 4th Ave #606 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Gowanus apartment for rent in New York

584 4th Ave #606, New York, NY 11215

2 beds

2 baths

$4,500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
527 Carroll St #1F - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Gowanus apartment for rent in New York

Residential Income, Brooklyn, NY

527 Carroll St #1F, New York, NY 11215

2 beds

1 bath

$4,690

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
287 Nevins St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Gowanus apartment for rent in New York

287 Nevins St, New York, NY 11217

2 beds

1 bath

$4,800

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $4,825 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Gowanus?

Average rent prices in Gowanus have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 24% 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 $2,925 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).

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