What is the average apartment size in Gowanus, Brooklyn, NY?

The average size for a Gowanus, Brooklyn, NY apartment is 524 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Gowanus?

As of May / 2026, the average rent in Gowanus is $4,503 per month, a N/A from last years average of .

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Gowanus?

In Gowanus, studios rent for $3,449 per month, one-bedroom units average $3,951 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $5,933 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Gowanus?

The typical apartment in Gowanus offers about 524 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Gowanus?

Studio apartments in Gowanus average 335 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 519 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 650 sq. ft.

Gowanus, Brooklyn, NY Rental Market Trends

Q: Do most people rent or own in Gowanus?

In Gowanus, 65% of households rent while 35% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: August 13, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Gowanus is $4,503, a N/A compared to the previous year, when the average rent was .

Studio Apartments at $3,449 offer the most budget-friendly option with 335 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 519 square feet for $3,951, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $5,933 offer 650 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Gowanus, Brooklyn, NY

Last updated: August 13, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$4,503	524 sq. ft.
Studio	$3,449	335 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$3,951	519 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$5,933	650 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Gowanus, Brooklyn, NY rent trends

Do most people rent or own in Gowanus, Brooklyn, NY?

6,718 or 65% of the households in Gowanus, Brooklyn, NY are renter-occupied while 3,678 or 35% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Gowanus?

East New York $1,767/month

Brownsville $1,864/month

Midwood $1,892/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $4,681/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Gowanus?

Greenpoint $5,318/month

DUMBO $5,974/month

Brooklyn Heights $6,162/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Brooklyn, NY By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Brooklyn Heights	$6,162
DUMBO	$5,974
Greenpoint	$5,318
Williamsburg	$5,221
Fort Greene	$5,215
Prospect Heights	$5,134
Boerum Hill	$5,105
Downtown Brooklyn	$4,532
Gowanus	$4,503
Clinton Hill	$3,826
Crown Heights	$3,788
Bedford-Stuyvesant	$3,693
Flatbush	$3,490
Coney Island	$3,450
Park Slope	$3,431
Bushwick	$3,381
Windsor Terrace	$3,133
Prospect Park South	$2,639
Sheepshead Bay	$2,487
Wingate	$2,432
Canarsie	$2,425
Prospect - Lefferts Gardens	$2,416
Kensington	$2,374
Brighton Beach	$2,199
East Flatbush	$2,187
Gravesend	$2,107
Bay Ridge	$1,977
Midwood	$1,892
Brownsville	$1,864
East New York	$1,767

Brooklyn | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Gowanus is 128% higher than in Bay Ridge

$4,503

Gowanus rent is the same as Brooklyn average

Average Rent $4,503

$1,977

Bay Ridge rent is 56% lower than Brooklyn average

Average Rent $1,977

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Gowanus apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.