How much is the average rent in Jersey City, NJ for 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments?

Jersey City's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,800 per month, while 2-bedroom units average around $3,100 monthly. These figures reflect the current market conditions across the city's diverse neighborhoods and property types.

Are rents going up or down in Jersey-City, NJ?

Rent prices in Jersey City, NJ have been decreasing, with a 3% drop overall. Specifically, 1-bedroom rents decreased by about 1%, and 2-bedroom rents saw a larger decrease of 6%.

When is the best time to look for an apartment in Jersey City, NJ?

December represents the optimal time for apartment hunting in Jersey City, offering both the lowest seasonal rents and reduced competition among renters. June sees the highest rent levels, with approximately 6.9% difference between peak and off-peak months.

What are the best neighborhoods to rent an apartment in Jersey City, NJ?

The Heights, The Waterfront, Historic Downtown, and Journal Square stand out for their sustainable living features and vibrant social scenes. These neighborhoods offer community solar projects, high walk scores, strong transit access, and shared community spaces that foster social connectivity.

What areas of Jersey City, NJ are best for budget-conscious renters?

Greenville offers the most affordable option at around $2,250 monthly, representing 45% below the city median. West Side provides excellent value at around $2,260 per month (44% below median), while McGinley Square averages around $2,330 monthly (42% below median).

Are there pet-friendly apartments in Jersey-City, NJ?

Yes, there are pet-friendly apartments in Jersey City, with approximately 41.99% of listings accommodating pets.

Are utilities usually included in rent in Jersey City, NJ?

Utilities are rarely included in Jersey City rental properties, appearing in only 0.02% of total listings across most bedroom types. This pattern remains consistent whether you're looking at studios, 1-bedrooms, or 2-bedrooms, with 3-bedrooms showing a slightly higher rate at 0.04%.

Are most apartments in Jersey City, NJ largely older buildings or new developments?

Jersey City's rental market leans toward newer construction, with contemporary architecture comprising 52.8% of available properties reflecting the city's modern development boom. Colonial style homes represent 28.3% of the market, while split-level homes account for 7.2% of rental options.

Cheap Apartments for Rent in Jersey City, NJ

262 rentals

5d+ ago

6.8

Good

139 Prospect St

139 Prospect St, Jersey City, NJ 07307

Affordable | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor

1 bed

2 baths

$800

Condo for rent

Available May 29

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

Highly rated

5h ago

8.8

Very good

The Agnes Co-Living

132 Yale Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304

Affordable | Swimming pool | Fitness center

1 bed

1 bath

$1,320–$1,590

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Fitness Center

5d+ ago

Cheap McGinley Square apartment for rent in Jersey City

654 Bergen Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap Bergen - Lafayette apartment for rent in Jersey City

ML K Drive Jcnj

503 M.L.King Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07304

Affordable | Hardwood floor

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

Apartment for rent

Available May 10

1d ago

7.3

Very good

239 Danforth Avenue

239 Danforth Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305

Affordable | Central heat

2 beds

1 bath

$1,475

Apartment for rent

151-155 Martin Luther King Drive - Photo 1 of 1

Income restricted

2d ago

7.1

Very good

151-155 Martin Luther King Drive

151 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Jersey City, NJ 07305

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,507

Apartment for rent

Nearby rental good for eco-living

$1,475

239 Danforth Ave

Nearby rental good for pet owners

$2,250

45 Hopkins Ave

4d ago

7.2

Very good

117 Bostwick Ave

117 Bostwick Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305

Affordable | Assigned parking | Microwave

2 beds

1 bath

$1,507–$1,801

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap Hackensack River Waterfront house for rent in Jersey City

Residential Rental, Cape Cod,Row House - JC, West Bergen, NJ

270 Virginia Ave #3, Jersey City, NJ 07304

Affordable | Hardwood floor

3 beds

1 bath

$1,650

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5d+ ago

Cheap Historic Downtown house for rent in Jersey City

Residential Rental, Multi-level - JC, Downtown, NJ

207 15th St #4L, Jersey City, NJ 07310

Affordable | On-site laundry | Carpet

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

House for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

2d ago

7.8

Very good

41 Harmon St.

41 Harmon St, Jersey City, NJ 07304

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,760

Apartment for rent

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These rentals are 10%-30% cheaper than the local average price for similar rentals.

$1,475

239 Danforth Ave

$1,507–$1,801

117 Bostwick Ave

$1,800

114 Glenwood Ave

5d+ ago

Cheap Bergen - Lafayette apartment for rent in Jersey City

41 Harmon St #4, Jersey City, NJ 07304

Affordable | On-site management

2 beds

1 bath

$1,760

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Management

5d+ ago

Cheap West Side apartment for rent in Jersey City

93 Fairview Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304

Affordable | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor

2 beds

1 bath

$1,795

Apartment for rent

Available May 17

Top amenities

Elevator

On-Site Laundry

1d ago

7.8

Very good

114-Glenwood Hill, LLC

114 Glenwood Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306

Affordable | Dishwasher | Microwave

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap West Side apartment for rent in Jersey City

Multi-level, Apartment - JC, West Bergen, NJ

90 Roosevelt Ave #2, Jersey City, NJ 07304

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,850

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap Greenville apartment for rent in Jersey City

Residential Rental, Contemporary - JC, Greenville, NJ

153 Sterling Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305

Affordable | Air conditioning | Deck

2 beds

1 bath

$1,850

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap Greenville apartment for rent in Jersey City

Multi-level, Apartment - JC, Greenville, NJ

99 Rutgers Ave #4C, Jersey City, NJ 07305

Affordable

3 beds

1 bath

$1,863

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap Bergen - Lafayette house for rent in Jersey City

342 Randolph Ave #2, Jersey City, NJ 07304

Affordable | Hardwood floor | Air conditioning

2 beds

1 bath

$1,875

House for rent

Available Sep 1

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

5d+ ago

Cheap Greenville apartment for rent in Jersey City

Residential Rental, Multi-level - JC, Greenville, NJ

53 Terhune Ave #3, Jersey City, NJ 07305

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,895

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap Bergen - Lafayette apartment for rent in Jersey City

14 Park St #P3, Jersey City, NJ 07304

Affordable | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor

2 beds

1 bath

$1,900

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 28

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap Greenville apartment for rent in Jersey City

Residential Rental, Colonial - JC, West Bergen, NJ

341 Lembeck Ave #2, Jersey City, NJ 07305

Affordable | Fitness center | Outdoor space

2 beds

1 bath

$1,900

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap West Side apartment for rent in Jersey City

Colonial, 2 Family - JC, Journal Square, NJ

77 Wallis Ave #2, Jersey City, NJ 07306

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,900

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap Greenville apartment for rent in Jersey City

16 Bergen Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305

Affordable | Assigned parking | Central heat

2 beds

1 bath

$1,900

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Ceiling Fan

5d+ ago

Cheap Greenville apartment for rent in Jersey City

16 Bergen Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305

Affordable | Assigned parking | Central heat

2 beds

1 bath

$1,900

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Ceiling Fan

5d+ ago

Cheap Greenville apartment for rent in Jersey City

225 Lembeck Ave #2, Jersey City, NJ 07305

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,900

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap Bergen - Lafayette house for rent in Jersey City

158 Summit Ave #1R, Jersey City, NJ 07304

Affordable | Hardwood floor | Air conditioning

2 beds

1 bath

$1,900

House for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap McGinley Square apartment for rent in Jersey City

52 Harrison Ave

52 Harrison Ave #4M, Jersey City, NJ 07304

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,950

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap Greenville apartment for rent in Jersey City

Multi Family, Multi-level - JC, Greenville, NJ

283 Winfield Ave #1, Jersey City, NJ 07305

Affordable | Outdoor space

2 beds

1 bath

$1,950

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap McGinley Square apartment for rent in Jersey City

Charming 2 bedroom apartment in Jersey City | 52 Harrison Ave | $1950/mo

52 Harrison Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304

Affordable | Hardwood floor

2 beds

1 bath

$1,950

Apartment for rent

Available May 10

New construction

5d+ ago

Cheap Greenville apartment for rent in Jersey City

16 Bergen Ave ##4, Jersey City, NJ 07305

Affordable | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,975

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap West Side apartment for rent in Jersey City

Beautiful Renovated 2 Bed. Unit in Jersey City | $1999/month | Available Immediately

838 Communipaw Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304

Affordable | Hardwood floor

2 beds

1 bath

$1,999

Apartment for rent

Available May 17

9h ago

7.1

Very good

304 Ege Avenue

304 Ege Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

Apartment for rent

1d ago

7.4

Very good

Hummingbird Heights 319

319 Fairmount Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306

Affordable | Dishwasher | Microwave

2–3 beds

1 bath

$2,000–$2,400

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap West Side apartment for rent in Jersey City

Residential Rental, Multi-level - JC, West Bergen, NJ

170 Boyd Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

3 beds

1 bath

$2,150

$2,000

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap Hackensack River Waterfront apartment for rent in Jersey City

220 Stegman St #2D, Jersey City, NJ 07305

Affordable

3 beds

1 bath

$2,000

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap The Heights apartment for rent in Jersey City

Residential Rental, Contemporary - JC, Heights, NJ

15 Reserve Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07307

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Hardwood floor

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap Bergen - Lafayette apartment for rent in Jersey City

201 Claremont Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305

Affordable | Hardwood floor

2 beds

2 baths

$2,000

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 11

5d+ ago

Cheap Greenville house for rent in Jersey City

Residential Rental, Colonial - JC, West Bergen, NJ

158 Greenville Ave #1A, Jersey City, NJ 07305

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Outdoor space

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

House for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

38 Martin Luther King Jr Dr #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Greenville apartment for rent in Jersey City

Residential Rental, Multi-level - JC, Greenville, NJ

38 Martin Luther King Jr Dr #2, Jersey City, NJ 07305

Affordable

3 beds

1 bath

$2,100

$2,000

Price drop

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap Bergen - Lafayette apartment for rent in Jersey City

201 Claremont Ave #10, Jersey City, NJ 07305

Affordable | Hardwood floor

3 beds

1 bath

$2,000

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 8

5d+ ago

Cheap Bergen - Lafayette apartment for rent in Jersey City

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 9

Top amenities

Ceiling Fan

Central Heat

Hardwood Floor

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

5d+ ago

Cheap West Side house for rent in Jersey City

Residential Rental, Multi-level - JC, West Bergen, NJ

365 Claremont Ave #1, Jersey City, NJ 07305

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

House for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap West Side apartment for rent in Jersey City

69 Williams Ave #4M, Jersey City, NJ 07304

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap Hackensack River Waterfront apartment for rent in Jersey City

Residential Rental, Colonial - JC, West Bergen, NJ

290 Ege Ave #1, Jersey City, NJ 07304

Affordable | Outdoor space

3 beds

1 bath

$2,000

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap Journal Square house for rent in Jersey City

Residential Rental, Brownstone - JC, Journal Square, NJ

35 Rock St #25, Jersey City, NJ 07306

Affordable | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

House for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap Greenville apartment for rent in Jersey City

98 Old Bergen Rd

98 Old Bergen Rd #BSM, Jersey City, NJ 07305

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap Greenville house for rent in Jersey City

Residential Rental, Colonial - JC, West Bergen, NJ

16 Crossgate Rd #2, Jersey City, NJ 07305

Affordable | Hardwood floor

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

House for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap The Heights apartment for rent in Jersey City

1103 Summit Ave #2R, Jersey City, NJ 07307

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 21

5d+ ago

Cheap Greenville apartment for rent in Jersey City

20 Long St #2, Jersey City, NJ 07305

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

2 beds

2 baths

$2,000

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 30

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap Greenville house for rent in Jersey City

Residential Rental, Row House - JC, Greenville, NJ

30 Briarwood Rd #2, Jersey City, NJ 07305

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

House for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap The Heights apartment for rent in Jersey City

Apartment - JC, Heights, NJ

329 Columbia Ave #1stFL, Jersey City, NJ 07307

Affordable | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,050

Apartment for rent

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