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510 Palisade Avenue #4L - Photo 1 of 1

7h ago

The Heights apartment for rent in Jersey City

510 Palisade Avenue #4L, Jersey City, NJ 07307

Air conditioning | Hardwood floor | Ceiling fan

2 beds

2 baths

$2,900

$2,800

Price drop

The Enclave - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
Rent special

12h ago

8.8

Very good

The Enclave

675 Monmouth St, Jersey City, NJ 07310

In-unit laundry | Swimming pool | Fitness center

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,095–$5,300

Price drop

Solaris Lofts - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

12h ago

8.5

Very good

Solaris Lofts

65 Maple St, Jersey City, NJ 07304

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Fitness center

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$2,517–$6,314

300 - 1-3 MAGNOLIA ASSOC.,L.P. - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

7.9

Very good

300 - 1-3 MAGNOLIA ASSOC.,L.P.

1 Magnolia Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306

Assigned parking | Dishwasher | Oven

2 beds

1 bath

$2,095

187 Culver Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

8.3

Very good

187 Culver Avenue

187 Culver Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305

Fitness center | Elevator | On-site management

1–2 beds

1 bath

$2,450–$3,100

16 Vreeland Ter #1 - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

Greenville apartment for rent in Jersey City

16 Vreeland Ter #1, Jersey City, NJ 07305

In-unit laundry | Storage | Outdoor space

3 beds

1 bath

$2,350

325 15th St #1405 - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

Historic Downtown apartment for rent in Jersey City

Residential Rental, Multi-Level, Jersey City, NJ

325 15th St #1405, Jersey City, NJ 07310

In-unit laundry | High ceilings | Dishwasher

2 beds

2 baths

$5,885

256 Bowers St - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

The Heights apartment for rent in Jersey City

Residential Rental, Multi-Level, Jersey City, NJ

256 Bowers St, Jersey City, NJ 07307

Hardwood floor

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

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325 15th St #913 - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

Historic Downtown apartment for rent in Jersey City

Residential Rental, Multi-Level, Jersey City, NJ

325 15th St #913, Jersey City, NJ 07310

In-unit laundry | High ceilings | Dishwasher

Studio

1 bath

$3,395

325 15th St #604 - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

Historic Downtown apartment for rent in Jersey City

Residential Rental, Multi-Level, Jersey City, NJ

325 15th St #604, Jersey City, NJ 07310

In-unit laundry | High ceilings | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$4,145

75 Laidlaw Ave #1R - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

The Heights apartment for rent in Jersey City

75 Laidlaw Ave #1R, Jersey City, NJ 07306

In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

3 beds

2 baths

$3,500

$3,350

Price drop

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289 Cator Ave #4M - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

Greenville apartment for rent in Jersey City

289 Cator Ave #4M, Jersey City, NJ 07305

2 beds

1 bath

$1,900

100 Wilkinson Ave #2M - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

Greenville apartment for rent in Jersey City

100 Wilkinson Ave

100 Wilkinson Ave #2M, Jersey City, NJ 07305

4 beds

1 bath

$2,250

295J - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

16h ago

8.5

Very good

295J

295 Johnston Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,572–$7,645

615 Pavonia Ave - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

Journal Square apartment for rent in Jersey City

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking

Studio

1 bath

$3,230

615 Pavonia Ave - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

Journal Square apartment for rent in Jersey City

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking

2 beds

2 baths

$5,160

615 Pavonia Ave - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

Journal Square apartment for rent in Jersey City

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking

1 bed

1 bath

$3,460

The Gotham - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

17h ago

9.2

Excellent

The Gotham

255 Warren St, Jersey City, NJ 07302

Garage parking | Fitness center | Elevator

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,190–$5,000

The Journal - North Tower - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

7.5

Very good

The Journal - North Tower

36 Journal Sq, Jersey City, NJ 07306

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,280–$6,250

Price drop

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65 Bay Street Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

19h ago

9.1

Excellent

65 Bay Street Apartments

65 Bay St, Jersey City, NJ 07302

In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,501–$7,934

Price drop

One Ten - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

20h ago

9.1

Excellent

One Ten

110 Hoboken Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07310

In-unit laundry | Fitness center | Concierge service

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,780–$5,125

386 MONMOUTH ST - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

7.9

Very good

386 MONMOUTH ST

386 Monmouth St, Jersey City, NJ 07302

2 beds

1 bath

$3,000–$3,645

CMPND 26 Van Reipen - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

8.6

Very good

CMPND 26 Van Reipen

26 Van Reipen Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306

In-unit laundry | Fitness center | Residents lounge

1 bed

1 bath

$3,100–$3,350

MRK - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

8.4

Very good

MRK

97 Newkirk St, Jersey City, NJ 07306

In-unit laundry | Fitness center | Storage

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$2,500–$3,100

491-5 Garfield Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

7.8

Very good

491-5 Garfield Avenue

3 Armstrong Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305

1 bed

1 bath

$1,855

Rivet 26 - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

23h ago

8.1

Very good

Rivet 26

26 University Place Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07305

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,070–$3,695

20 Clendenny Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.8

Very good

20 Clendenny Ave

20 Clendenny Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,950–$2,475

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The Sherman Place Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

The Sherman Place Apartments

28 Sherman Pl, Jersey City, NJ 07307

Dishwasher | Microwave

1 bed

1 bath

$1,950

99 Hudson St #1603 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

The Waterfront condo for rent in Jersey City

99 Hudson St #1603, Jersey City, NJ 07302

Furnished | Swimming pool | Fitness center

1 bed

1 bath

$4,500

22 Liberty Ave #2B - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Journal Square apartment for rent in Jersey City

Residential Rental, Multi-Level, Jersey City, NJ

22 Liberty Ave #2B, Jersey City, NJ 07306

On-site laundry | Elevator | Dishwasher

Studio

1 bath

$1,550

20 Newport Pkwy #2007 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

The Waterfront apartment for rent in Jersey City

Residential Rental, Multi-Level, Jersey City, NJ

20 Newport Pkwy #2007, Jersey City, NJ 07310

In-unit laundry | Balcony | Fitness center

2 beds

2 baths

$6,500

325 15th St #1104 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Historic Downtown apartment for rent in Jersey City

Residential Rental, Multi-Level, Jersey City, NJ

325 15th St #1104, Jersey City, NJ 07310

In-unit laundry | High ceilings | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$4,230

253 Washington St #801 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

The Waterfront apartment for rent in Jersey City

Residential Rental, Multi-Level, Jersey City, NJ

253 Washington St #801, Jersey City, NJ 07302

In-unit laundry | Hardwood floor | Elevator

2 beds

2 baths

$4,950

147 Terhune Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Greenville apartment for rent in Jersey City

Residential Rental, Jersey City, NJ

147 Terhune Ave #2, Jersey City, NJ 07305

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

$1,900

Price drop

92 Laidlaw Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

The Heights apartment for rent in Jersey City

Residential Rental, Multi-Level, Jersey City, NJ

92 Laidlaw Ave #1, Jersey City, NJ 07306

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Fireplace

1 bed

1 bath

$2,250

$2,150

Price drop

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188 Lembeck Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Greenville apartment for rent in Jersey City

188 Lembeck Ave #2, Jersey City, NJ 07305

Hardwood floor | Storage | Dishwasher

3 beds

2 baths

$2,999

072 - 88-94 TONNELLE REALTY LLC - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

072 - 88-94 TONNELLE REALTY LLC

88 Tonnele Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306

Dishwasher | Microwave | Oven

2 beds

1 bath

$2,195

40 Walnut St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

40 Walnut St

40 Walnut St, Jersey City, NJ 07305

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry

2 beds

2 baths

$3,100

160 Thorne Street Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

160 Thorne Street Apartments

160 Thorne St, Jersey City, NJ 07307

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

10 Cottonwood St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Hackensack River Waterfront townhouse for rent in Jersey City

10 Cottonwood St, Jersey City, NJ 07305

In-unit laundry | Balcony | Assigned parking

2 beds

1.5 baths

$3,350

70 Manhattan Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

The Heights apartment for rent in Jersey City

Residential Rental, Contemporary, Jersey City, NJ

70 Manhattan Ave #1, Jersey City, NJ 07307

In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Hardwood floor

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

88 Morgan St #4501 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

The Waterfront condo for rent in Jersey City

88 Morgan St #4501, Jersey City, NJ 07302

In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Swimming pool

1 bed

1 bath

$3,800

260 Custer Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Greenville apartment for rent in Jersey City

Residential Rental, Contemporary, Multi-Level, Jersey City, NJ

260 Custer Ave #2, Jersey City, NJ 07305

In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor

3 beds

2 baths

$2,900

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158 Bleecker St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

The Heights apartment for rent in Jersey City

Residential Rental, Multi-Level, Jersey City, NJ

158 Bleecker St #2, Jersey City, NJ 07307

In-unit laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$2,050

348 Grove St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Historic Downtown apartment for rent in Jersey City

Residential Rental, Row House, Jersey City, NJ

348 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Hardwood floor

5 beds

2 baths

$5,950

$5,000

Price drop

6 Mcmartin Ct - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Hackensack River Waterfront townhouse for rent in Jersey City

Residential Rental, Townhouse, Jersey City, NJ

6 Mcmartin Ct, Jersey City, NJ 07305

In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Assigned parking

2 beds

2.5 baths

$3,250

314 Duncan Ave #B - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

West Side apartment for rent in Jersey City

Residential Rental, Multi-Level, Jersey City, NJ

314 Duncan Ave #B, Jersey City, NJ 07306

In-unit laundry

4 beds

2 baths

$2,950

$2,850

Price drop

2nd St #2403 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

The Waterfront condo for rent in Jersey City

Residential Rental, Multi-Level, Jersey City, NJ

2nd St #2403, Jersey City, NJ 07311

In-unit laundry | Balcony | Swimming pool

2 beds

2.5 baths

$7,500

82 Manhattan Ave #6 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

The Heights apartment for rent in Jersey City

Residential Rental, Multi-Level, Jersey City, NJ

82 Manhattan Ave #6, Jersey City, NJ 07307

In-unit laundry | Swimming pool | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$2,700

12 Terhune Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Greenville apartment for rent in Jersey City

Residential Rental, Contemporary, Multi-Level, Jersey City, NJ

12 Terhune Ave #2, Jersey City, NJ 07305

In-unit laundry | High ceilings | Roof deck

3 beds

2 baths

$3,599

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Updated: September 25, 2026

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Jersey City, NJ apartments for rent

Located between the Hackensack and Hudson Rivers, Jersey City is home to a multi-cultural population of about a quarter of a million people. This city may once have been thought of as NYC's poorer cousin, but times have changed and Jersey City is now widely considered to be NYC's "sixth borough." Growth has brought with it a wealth of opportunity, particularly within the finance, insurance, and real estate industries, but there are plenty of places to enjoy a little down time, too. Local parks have been restored to their former glory and a bustling entertainment scene caters to all tastes. The median age of Jersey City residents is a mere 35 years young, but the city has plenty to offer to people of all ages, making it the perfect place to call home.

Renting in Jersey City, NJ at a glance

As of today, Jersey City's median rent price is $2,800 per month, which is down 7%, or $200, compared to last year.

Median rent

$2,800

YoY change

−7%

−$200/mo

Rentals, last 30 days

671

Rent by unit type
SizeValueYoY
All bedrooms$2,800−7%
1 bedroom$2,640−10%
2 bedroom$2,750−13%
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Local insights: What it's like to live in Jersey City, NJ

Jersey City, NJ, is praised for its vibrant atmosphere and diverse neighborhoods, with residents enjoying access to parks, waterfront views, and a bustling arts scene. Many appreciate the ease of commuting to Manhattan and the variety of dining options available. However, some residents express concerns over the cost of living and increasing rental prices, noting that parking can also be a challenge in busy areas. Overall, the blend of urban conveniences and a lively cultural landscape makes it a compelling place for renters.

Frequently asked questions

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Jersey City average around $2,840/month and two-bedrooms approximately $3,000/month.

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

December is the best time to apartment hunt in Jersey City, offering the lowest rents of the year and the least competitive market conditions. June sees the highest rents, with about a 6.9% difference between peak and low seasons.

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

Journal Square and The Heights offer strong transit connections and community spaces, while The Waterfront and Historic Downtown feature eco-friendly amenities like energy-efficient appliances and community solar projects. Greenville generates the highest consumer interest at 1.13 times the market average.

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

McGinley Square offers the best value with median rents around $2,280, followed closely by West Side at approximately $2,290 and Greenville at roughly $2,290. These neighborhoods provide 29-32% savings below the city median while still offering good amenities.

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

Based on our current listings, utilities-included rentals are extremely rare in Jersey City, appearing in just 0.03% of apartments. Three-bedrooms show the highest rate at 0.04%, but renters should plan to handle utility costs separately.

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

Based on our current listings, Jersey City's rental market leans heavily toward newer construction, with contemporary architecture making up 53.2% of available rentals. Colonial-style properties account for 27.9%, while split-level homes represent 7% of the market.

Methodology: How we got this data

Zumper’s proprietary rental data fuels our analysis. Rent and market trends, availability, neighborhood popularity, and lifestyle scores are all calculated using real-time and 2026 rental inventory and prices.

Our Lifestyle Categories ("great for eco-living," "great for social life," "great for pet owners," etc.) are determined by set criteria, against which we score each listing and its available features. At the neighborhood level, we calculate the listing count for each category to determine which lifestyles best fit each area.

Zumper, founded in 2012, is North America’s largest privately-owned rental platform, offering over 1 million listings across the U.S. and Canada. Stay informed on the latest trends and shifts in the rental market with our monthly National Rent Report, your go-to resource for key insights into the evolving rental landscape.

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