Average Rent in Gowanus, New York, NY

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Current Versus Historical Gowanus, New York, NY Rents

Gowanus rentals average $3,363 for a studio rental to $0 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,879, or roughly $6 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in March 2025, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $21 (0.68%) year-over-year from $3,073 to $3,094. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $117 (2.96%) year-over-year from $3,958 to $4,075. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $245 (4.23%) year-over-year from $5,798 to $6,043. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $713 (10.60%) year-over-year from $6,723 to $7,436. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $4,712 (89.19%) year-over-year from $5,283 to $9,995. 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 4.46% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.14% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.13% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 17.46% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 25.75% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Mar 2025 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio N/A $3,094 $3,073 (0.68%) $3,037 (1.86%)
1 BR $5.37 $4,075 $3,958 (2.96%) $3,691 (10.39%)
2 BR $6.63 $6,043 $5,798 (4.23%) $5,059 (19.46%)
3 BR $3.80 $7,436 $6,723 (10.60%) $4,025 (84.75%)

Historical Rents in Gowanus, New York, NY

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Top Cities Near Gowanus

There are a total of 20 cities nearby Gowanus. The average rent in Gowanus is currently $4,182 per month. A total of 14 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Bridgeport, CT, with an average rent of $2,200, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Gowanus, New York, NY is Spring Lake, NJ. Monthly rents here are on average $9,250 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 54.65% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 33.58% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Gowanus, New York, NY are about 43.18% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 34.82% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 20 total cities near Gowanus, New York, NY in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Yonkers, NY $2,050 $2,400 $3,148 $2,800
White Plains, NY $2,050 $2,675 $3,600 $3,049
Glen Cove, NY $2,550 $3,200 $3,475 $3,345
Long Beach, NY $2,000 $2,500 $3,500 $3,600
Asbury Park, NJ $2,500 $2,648 $3,863 $3,988
Harrison, NY $2,690 $2,955 $4,100 $4,094
New Rochelle, NY $2,799 $3,000 $4,384 $4,269
New York, NY $3,525 $4,275 $5,495 $4,295
Oakhurst, NJ N/A N/A N/A $4,350
Long Branch, NJ N/A $3,300 $3,700 $4,800

Top Neighborhoods Near Gowanus

There are a total of 55 neighborhoods in or near Gowanus. Some of these neighborhoods include Flatbush, Bedford-Stuyvesant, and Ridgewood. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 55 total neighborhoods in or near Gowanus, New York, NY in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Gowanus, New York, NY is currently around $4,318 per month. A total of 40 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Gowanus, East Side has the most affordable average rent at $2,294 per month. Whereas, at $8,500 average rent per month, Ocean Beach is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Gowanus. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Flatbush, New York, NY $2,538 $2,800 $3,050 $2,950
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY $2,815 $2,895 $3,000 $3,150
Ridgewood, New York, NY $2,195 $2,600 $3,200 $3,344
Bushwick, New York, NY $2,795 $3,182 $3,295 $3,375
Bowery, New York, NY $2,800 $3,500 $4,050 $3,499
Crown Heights, New York, NY $3,050 $3,300 $3,703 $3,500
Park Slope, New York, NY $3,950 $3,850 $4,400 $4,000
NoHo, New York, NY $4,295 $4,150 $12,523 $4,150
Prospect Heights, New York, NY $3,600 $4,185 $5,695 $4,157
Clinton Hill, New York, NY $3,226 $3,995 $5,573 $4,250
Boerum Hill, New York, NY $3,500 $4,150 $6,395 $4,318
Fort Greene, New York, NY $3,475 $4,365 $6,268 $4,358
Financial District, New York, NY $3,625 $4,697 $6,534 $4,378
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY $3,503 $4,295 $5,818 $4,395
Kips Bay, New York, NY $3,785 $4,100 $5,505 $4,405
East Village, New York, NY $2,978 $3,795 $5,495 $4,650
Brooklyn Heights, New York, NY $3,600 $4,321 $9,450 $4,700
Greenpoint, New York, NY $3,515 $4,181 $5,500 $4,800
Williamsburg, New York, NY $3,659 $4,650 $5,250 $4,995
Little Italy, New York, NY $3,500 $4,000 $5,000 $5,000
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY N/A $5,042 $6,032 $5,213
West Village, New York, NY $3,950 $5,300 $6,725 $5,300
Greenwich Village, New York, NY $4,200 $5,650 $5,500 $5,400
Lower East Side, New York, NY $3,975 $3,995 $5,495 $5,495
NoLita, New York, NY N/A $4,995 $5,995 $5,495
Flatiron District, New York, NY $4,200 $6,000 $8,450 $5,695
NoMad, New York, NY $4,459 $5,751 $8,316 $5,866
Gramercy Park, New York, NY $4,068 $5,613 $5,925 $5,980
SoHo, New York, NY $3,400 $5,100 $11,950 $5,995
Tribeca, New York, NY $4,750 $6,144 $8,346 $7,900

Top Counties Near Gowanus

There are a total of 55 counties located by Gowanus, New York, NY. Some of these counties include Yonkers, NY, Edison, NJ, and Bronx, New York, NY. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,895. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 26 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Bridgeport, CT. It's average rent per month is $2,200. Vice versa, with an average rent of $9,250, Spring Lake, NJ is the most expensive county by Gowanus, New York, NY.

Typically, rent for studios in Gowanus, New York, NY is 40.67% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Gowanus, New York, NY is 32.97% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Gowanus, New York, NY is 45.66% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Yonkers, NY $2,050 $2,400 $3,148 $2,800
Edison, NJ N/A $2,000 $2,550 $2,850
Bronx, New York, NY $2,200 $2,600 $3,113 $3,185
Queens, New York, NY $2,767 $2,805 $3,395 $3,253
Long Beach, NY $2,000 $2,500 $3,500 $3,600
Hempstead, NY $2,075 $2,500 $3,300 $3,600
Brooklyn, New York, NY $3,401 $3,795 $4,300 $3,895
North Hempstead, NY $2,500 $3,210 $3,838 $4,250
New Rochelle, NY $2,799 $3,000 $4,384 $4,269
Manhattan, New York, NY $3,595 $4,500 $5,995 $4,600

Top Zipcodes Near Gowanus

There are a total of 5 zipcodes in or near Gowanus, New York, NY. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,300. A total of 5 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 11375, New York, NY at $2,972 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,850 per month is 10023, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,531. That's at least $5 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 $2,750 per month. Or in other words, $4 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,500 per month. Which comes out to $4 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 5 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
10023, New York, NY $3,283 $4,995 $8,500 $4,850
10128, New York, NY $3,387 $4,250 $5,743 $4,000
11375, New York, NY $2,475 $2,600 $3,500 $2,972
10035, New York, NY $2,531 $2,750 $3,400 $3,200
10463, New York, NY N/A $2,680 $3,450 $3,300

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 $4,879. 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 $3,363 and an average price per square feet of $0. There are a total of 8 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 $3,950 and an average price per square feet of $5.37. There are a total of 23 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 $6,248 and an average price per square feet of $6.63. There are a total of 24 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 0.01%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11% 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 $3,903/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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