Last updated on July 2, 2026

Average rent in
Bayonne, NJ

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Bayonne rent stands today

    Bayonne, NJ rent slipped 8.0% year over year, with a current median of $2,300/month. Renters today are paying $804 less per month on average than last year, despite a 2.2% increase month over month.

  • Bayonne rents are 17.9% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, making it a pricier metro with 141 total rentals available for choice.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studio rents in Bayonne are $2,000/month, 1-bedrooms are $1,875/month, 2-bedrooms are $2,200/month, 3-bedrooms are $2,588/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $3,600/month. This range reflects the diversity of rental options by bedroom count.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 4+ bedroom segment in Bayonne fell 28.0% year over year, a larger decline than the overall market's 8.0% drop. This indicates a notable softening in the largest rental units compared to the citywide trend.

Median rent

Median rent in Bayonne

$2,300/mo

decreased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bayonne is $2,300 per month as of June 2026. This is 18% above the national average rent, or $350 more per month.

$4.22

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bayonne

141

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bayonne rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Bayonne, NJ

Average rent prices in Bayonne have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Bayonne, NJ

Rent prices in Bayonne vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bayonne is $2,200, whereas a house costs $2,575. 1-bedroom apartments in Bayonne run $1,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,150.

Listings

Studio

$2,000

10%

2%

1 bedroom

$1,875

5%

2%

2 bedroom

$2,200

4%

8%

3 bedroom

$2,587

No Change

20%

4 bedroom

$3,600

4%

61%

Studio

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,875

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,587

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

20%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

61%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Bayonne, NJ, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Bayonne, NJ compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Bayonne and Bloomfield by all bedroom counts and property types.

Bayonne

Median rent price$2,300
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,500
increased by28%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bayonne, NJ is 8% lower than the median rent in Bloomfield, NJ.

Discover rentals in Bayonne, NJ

123 West 54th Street - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

7.9

Very good

123 West 54th Street

123 W 54th St, Bayonne, NJ 07002

2 beds

1 bath

$1,575

Apartment for rent

153 W 20th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Constable Hook apartment for rent in Bayonne

MULTI_FAMILY - Bayonne, NJ

153 W 20th St, Bayonne, NJ 07002

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

Apartment for rent

80 W 18th St #5 - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

Constable Hook apartment for rent in Bayonne

80 W 18th St #5, Bayonne, NJ 07002

2 beds

1 bath

$1,850

$1,700

Price drop

Apartment for rent

25 W 15th St #6 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Constable Hook apartment for rent in Bayonne

25 W 15th St #6, Bayonne, NJ 07002

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Bayonne, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the Bayonne rental market.

How much is rent in Bayonne?

The average rent in Bayonne is $2,300 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bayonne?

Average rent prices in Bayonne have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.

How does Bayonne rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bayonne is 18% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $350 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Bayonne?

To comfortably afford rent in Bayonne, you'd need to earn approximately $92,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Bayonne?

Bayonne's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,200 per month, while 2-bedroom units average around $2,500 monthly. These figures represent the current market rates across the city's diverse rental inventory.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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