It’s a great time to move to Gowanus! StreetEasy’s latest market report revealed Gowanus as the top neighborhood for rising rental inventory, with a 144% increase from last year. That makes it a great time to search for an apartment in the neighborhood, which is next to Park Slope and has also seen an influx of new bars, restaurants, and art galleries in recent years. Here are a few of our favorite Gowanus rentals available right now, and you can find even more on StreetEasy.

Price $2,999
Space 2 beds, 1 bath
Neighborhood Gowanus
Borough Brooklyn

This 2-bedroom is a corner unit, which means great light — one of the best perks you can get. It also boasts hardwood floors, high ceilings, and lovely moldings throughout the apartment. The kitchen has decent counter and cabinet space, and there’s a new shower in the tiled bathroom. Both bedrooms offer street views and the primary has windows on two sides, perfect for even more natural sunlight.

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Price $3,013
Space Studio, 1 bath
Neighborhood Gowanus
Borough Brooklyn

If you’re looking for a high-end studio, you can’t do better than this. Located in an elevator building with a doorman, the apartment has a beautiful wall of windows in the living area, pristine hardwood floors, and a sleeping alcove. The kitchen offers stainless steel appliances, including a dishwasher, and there’s a washing machine and dryer in the unit. The brand new bathroom is windowed, and the building has access to a roof deck and gym.

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Price $3,150
Space 1 bed, 1 bath
Neighborhood Gowanus
Borough Brooklyn

Set in a boutique building, this 1-bedroom has floor-to-ceiling windows, high ceilings, a washing machine and dryer, and a kitchen with chic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and a dishwasher. There’s great closet space, central air, and a rainfall shower and soaking tub in the bathroom. Best of all: a private balcony is set off of the living room. Beyond the unit, the building has a virtual doorman and a roof deck.

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Price $3,262
Space Studio, 1 bath
Neighborhood Gowanus
Borough Brooklyn

This lovely studio has huge windows overlooking Brooklyn. In the kitchen you’ll find custom cabinets, Caesarstone countertops, and designer appliances from Blomberg and Summit. There’s a washing machine and dryer in the apartment, while the bathroom has an ash vanity, a deep soaking tub from Duravit, and Hansgrohe fixtures. The amenity-rich building has a virtual doorman, fitness center, co-working lounge, roof deck, and inner courtyard.

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Price $3,295
Space Studio, 1 bath
Neighborhood Gowanus
Borough Brooklyn

Another studio, this one’s in a large new construction building. Wide-plank, white oak hardwood floors cover the unit, while the casement windows provide views of the New York City skyline and Gowanus Waterfront Park. The kitchen has quartz countertops, custom Italian cabinets, and appliances from Bosch. The bathroom has a beautiful blue and gray color scheme, and there’s an in-unit washer/dryer for the utmost convenience. Rooftop terraces, a courtyard, a fitness center, and a doorman are just some of the building’s amenities.

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