Average rent in Gowanus, Brooklyn
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| Beds | Budget (10th) | Median | High-end (90th) | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,014 | $3,377 | $3,895 | 119 |
| 1 Bedroom | $3,598 | $4,174 | $5,147 | 306 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $4,500 | $5,963 | $7,902 | 230 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $4,200 | $8,500 | $12,500 | 47 |
Apartments for rent in Gowanus
The newest listings in Gowanus from StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others. Each one opens on the site that posted it.
Features reported in listings
- Dishwasher
- Elevator
- Laundry in building
- Building gym
- Private outdoor space
- Doorman
- Air conditioning
- In-unit laundry
Reported apartment size
- 1 bedroom
- 2 bedroom
Nearby subway routes
An MTA station is within 500 meters in a straight line of 651 of 701 geocoded listings. These are the most commonly nearby weekday routes, based on each listing’s nearest station. Straight-line distance does not measure walking access.
- R route
- F route
- G route
Weekday route data retrieved from the MTA Subway Stations dataset on September 29, 2026.
DHCR-listed buildings with tracked listings
5 indexable building pages have a listing address matched to the DHCR building registry. A building match does not confirm the status of any apartment in it.
Based on Leaseswap listings tracked during the last 6 months. Feature shares count explicit affirmative reports over all tracked listings; a missing detail is unknown, not a negative. Apartment size is based on listings that report square footage. Updated September 29, 2026.
Gowanus is shaped by the canal and the City’s work to address the waterway’s industrial legacy. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency lists the canal as a Superfund site and describes a staged cleanup involving dredging, excavation, stabilization, and sediment capping. NYC DEP describes combined sewer overflow tanks intended to limit discharges into the canal. These projects vary by reach and stage, so a general neighborhood summary cannot confirm the condition of a particular block or building.
City Planning’s 2018 Gowanus framework describes a small amount of residential use amid an area historically shaped by industry, and specifically points to existing housing near Union Street and NYCHA properties. The adopted Gowanus Neighborhood Plan later set out land-use changes and new residential development areas. This is an evolving mix: the planning documents describe both established homes and proposed development, not a complete current inventory.
For a specific home, locate the address in relation to the canal, industrial uses, and planned sites. At the property, check the building’s current condition and ask about construction schedules, access, and any shared spaces that matter to you. City planning and cleanup documents explain area context, but they do not certify indoor conditions or predict how nearby projects will affect an individual unit.
The Carroll Street Bridge, opened in 1889 and reopened after rehabilitation in 2026, is a notable retractile bridge. City Planning’s adopted plan includes proposed waterfront public spaces, while NYC Parks lists Thomas Greene Playground as a 2.53-acre park with athletic facilities and a playground. The distinction between completed facilities, active remediation, and planned open space helps make Gowanus easier to assess block by block. The City framework also discusses preserving existing homes and weighing where additional residential use fits alongside industrial activity.
Sources: U.S. EPA, Gowanus Canal cleanup overview, NYC DEP, Gowanus Canal, NYC City Planning, Gowanus: A Framework for a Sustainable, Inclusive, Mixed-use Neighborhood, NYC DOT, Carroll Street Bridge reopening, NYC Parks, Annual Report on Park Maintenance, Fiscal Year 2024
A one-bedroom apartment in Gowanus is 23% above the Brooklyn median for that apartment type.
Common questions
- What kinds of residential settings does City Planning document in Gowanus?
- The City’s framework identifies existing residential uses, including housing near Union Street and NYCHA properties, alongside industrial uses and planned residential development.
- Are all planned parks already open?
- No. The City Planning documents distinguish proposed waterfront spaces from existing parks such as Thomas Greene Playground.
- Which apartment features are reported in Gowanus?
- Across Gowanus's 702 tracked listings, the most commonly reported features are: Dishwasher was reported in 631 of 702 tracked listings (90%). Elevator was reported in 590 of 702 tracked listings (84%). Laundry in building was reported in 576 of 702 tracked listings (82%). These counts include explicit affirmative reports; listings without a mention are unknown, not negative.
- Which subway routes are near listings in Gowanus?
- The nearest MTA station is within 500 meters in a straight line of 651 of 701 geocoded listings. The most commonly nearby weekday routes are R, F, G. This is geographic proximity, not a walking-access or current-service guarantee. Source: MTA Subway Stations dataset.
- What is the median rent for a studio apartment in Gowanus?
- The median asking rent for a studio apartment in Gowanus, Brooklyn is $3,377 per month, based on 119 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated September 2026. That is 9% above the Brooklyn median of $3,100 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Gowanus?
- The median asking rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Gowanus, Brooklyn is $4,174 per month, based on 306 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated September 2026. That is 23% above the Brooklyn median of $3,400 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Gowanus?
- The median asking rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Gowanus, Brooklyn is $5,963 per month, based on 230 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated September 2026. That is 49% above the Brooklyn median of $4,000 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Gowanus?
- The median asking rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Gowanus, Brooklyn is $8,500 per month, based on 47 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated September 2026. That is 92% above the Brooklyn median of $4,426 for the same apartment size.
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