Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 17, 2026
Average rent in
Bayonne, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on May 17, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Bayonne, NJ rent slipped 12.0% year over year, with a current median of $2,200/month. Renters today are paying $886 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend from the peak of $2,600/month in May 2024.
Compared to national trends
Bayonne is 12.9% more expensive than the $1,949/month national median, placing it above average in cost among U.S. metros despite a limited inventory of 158 total rentals.
Price ranges
Studios rent for $2,000/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,078/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,200/month, and 4+ bedroom units reach $3,600/month. The 4+ bedroom segment has a different trend from the citywide market.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 4+ bedroom segment in Bayonne fell 45.3% year over year, a much steeper decline than the overall market. This segment's drop contrasts with smaller declines in other bedroom tiers, marking a distinct local shift.
Median rent
Median rent in Bayonne
$2,200/mo
12%vs previous year
The average rent in Bayonne is $2,200 per month as of May 2026. This is 13% above the national average rent, or $251 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Bayonne
158
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Bayonne rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Bayonne, NJ
Average rent prices in Bayonne have decreased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 12% 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 $2,135, whereas a house costs $2,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Bayonne run $2,025 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,000 | 3% |  1% | |
1 bedroom | $2,078 | 5% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,200 | 4% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $2,625 | 1% | 25% | |
4 bedroom | $3,600 | 3% | 65% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bayonne | $2,100 | |
Constable Hook | $2,200 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,135 | 6% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,200 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,600 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,078
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,625
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
25%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
65%
Constable Hook
Average rent
$2,200
Bayonne
Average rent
$2,100
Apartments
Average rent
$2,135
Last 30 days
6%
Condos
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
2%
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
13%higher than the national median
23%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.
Average rent in nearby cities
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5%$4,500
$2,800
3%$2,100
1%$3,210
2%Discover rentals in Bayonne, NJ
5d+ ago
Constable Hook apartment for rent in Bayonne
552 Avenue C #14, Bayonne, NJ 07002
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 27
4d ago
123 W 54th St, Bayonne, NJ 07002
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,575–$1,695
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Constable Hook apartment for rent in Bayonne
80 W 18th St #15, Bayonne, NJ 07002
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Constable Hook apartment for rent in Bayonne
554 Avenue C #14M, Bayonne, NJ 07002
2 beds
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Constable Hook townhouse for rent in Bayonne
18 Ward Street, Bayonne, NJ 07002
2 beds
3 baths
$5,000
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
302 Constitution Ave, Bayonne, NJ 07002
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,688–$3,811
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Constable Hook townhouse for rent in Bayonne
8 Maritime Way, Bayonne, NJ 07002
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bayonne
957 Broadway #601, Bayonne, NJ 07002
2 beds
2 baths
$3,250
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
302 Constitution Ave, Bayonne, NJ 07002
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,688–$3,811
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Constable Hook apartment for rent in Bayonne
42 Kennedy Blvd #519, Bayonne, NJ 07002
2 beds
2 baths
$2,874
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
1d ago
Constable Hook apartment for rent in Bayonne
554 Avenue C #5M, Bayonne, NJ 07002
2 beds
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Constable Hook apartment for rent in Bayonne
554 Avenue C #14M, Bayonne, NJ 07002
2 beds
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
95 W 49th St #2, Bayonne, NJ 07002
3 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 15
1d ago
23 W 33rd St, Bayonne, NJ 07002
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,575–$2,000
Apartment for rent
2d ago
807 Avenue A, Bayonne, NJ 07002
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,650–$2,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
95 W 49th St #2, Bayonne, NJ 07002
3 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
1d ago
Verified
302 Constitution Ave, Bayonne, NJ 07002
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,688–$3,811
Apartment for rent
4h ago
43 E 26th St, Bayonne, NJ 07002
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Constable Hook apartment for rent in Bayonne
5 Pavonia Ct #2, Bayonne, NJ 07002
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
$2,200
Price drop
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 $2,200 per month as of May 16, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Bayonne?
Average rent prices in Bayonne have decreased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 12% since last year.
How does Bayonne rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Bayonne is 13% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $251 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 $88,000/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).