Last updated on November 14, 2026

Average rent in
Bayonne, NJ

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Bayonne, NJ rent slipped 4.2% year over year, with a current median of $2,300/month. Renters today are paying $100 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.

  • Bayonne runs 21.1% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier for renters in the region with 206 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studio rents in Bayonne sit around $1,848/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,799/month, 2-bedrooms at $2,200/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,595/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $3,000/month, giving renters a wide range of options across unit sizes.

Median rent

Median rent in Bayonne

$2,300/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bayonne is $2,300 per month as of November 2026. This is 21% above the national average rent, or $400 more per month.

$4.39

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bayonne

206

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $2,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Bayonne run $1,795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,150.

Listings

Studio

$1,847

6%

9%

1 bedroom

$1,799

3%

11%

2 bedroom

$2,200

No Change

13%

3 bedroom

$2,595

No Change

No Change

4 bedroom

$3,000

No Change

38%

Studio

Average rent

$1,847

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,799

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,595

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last year

38%

Constable Hook

Average rent

$2,200

Bayonne

Average rent

$2,300

Apartments

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

Condos

Average rent

$2,698

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

12%

Houses

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

3%

Rooms

Average rent

$1,215

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 by21%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,500
increased by32%

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

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

5d+ ago

Constable Hook apartment for rent in Bayonne

Residential Rental, Multi-Level, Bayonne, NJ

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

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
121 W 19th St #2F - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Constable Hook apartment for rent in Bayonne

Residential Rental, Multi-Level, Bayonne, NJ

121 W 19th St #2F, Bayonne, NJ 07002

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
126 W 19th St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Constable Hook apartment for rent in Bayonne

Residential Rental, Colonial, Bayonne, NJ

126 W 19th St #1, Bayonne, NJ 07002

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
127 W 19th St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Constable Hook apartment for rent in Bayonne

Residential Rental, Colonial, Bayonne, NJ

127 W 19th St #1, Bayonne, NJ 07002

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
700 Avenue C #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Constable Hook apartment for rent in Bayonne

2 beds

1 bath

$5,500

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
18 Ward Street - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

Constable Hook townhouse for rent in Bayonne

Townhouse - Other, NJ

18 Ward Street, Bayonne, NJ 07002

2 beds

3 baths

$5,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
302 Constitution Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.2

Excellent

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302 Constitution Ave

302 Constitution Ave, Bayonne, NJ 07002

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,733–$3,894

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
678 Avenue E #22 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Bayonne

678 Avenue E #22, Bayonne, NJ 07002

2 beds

3 baths

$3,877

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
302 Constitution Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.2

Excellent

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302 Constitution Ave

302 Constitution Ave, Bayonne, NJ 07002

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,733–$3,894

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
22 W 25th St #14F - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Constable Hook apartment for rent in Bayonne

22 W 25th St #14F, Bayonne, NJ 07002

1 bed

1 bath

$2,249

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
77 E 21st St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

Constable Hook condo for rent in Bayonne

3 beds

2 baths

$3,300

Price dropped $200Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Silk Lofts - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

Silk Lofts

154 Avenue E, Bayonne, NJ 07002

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,900–$3,345

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
302 Constitution Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.2

Excellent

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302 Constitution Ave

302 Constitution Ave, Bayonne, NJ 07002

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,733–$3,894

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.

5d+ ago

9

Excellent

514 Kennedy

514 Kennedy Blvd, Bayonne, NJ 07002

2–3 beds

1 bath

$1,895–$2,045

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
063 - JMC A/A/F 245-249 AVENUE E - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

063 - JMC A/A/F 245-249 AVENUE E

245 Avenue E, Bayonne, NJ 07002

1–2 beds

1 bath

$2,095–$2,395

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
46 Kelly Parkway #303 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Constable Hook apartment for rent in Bayonne

1 bed

1 bath

$1,649

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
302 Constitution Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.2

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

302 Constitution Ave

302 Constitution Ave, Bayonne, NJ 07002

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,733–$3,894

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
46 Kelly Parkway #303 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Constable Hook apartment for rent in Bayonne

1 bed

1 bath

$1,649

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
42 Kelly Parkway #302 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Constable Hook apartment for rent in Bayonne

1 bed

1 bath

$1,599

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
77 E 21st St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

Constable Hook condo for rent in Bayonne

3 beds

2 baths

$3,300

Price dropped $200Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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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 November 7, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bayonne?

Average rent prices in Bayonne have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Bayonne rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bayonne is 21% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 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?

December represents the best time to apartment hunt in Bayonne, with the least competitive rental market and lower overall demand. July sees the highest competition among renters, while November typically has the highest rents of the year.

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).