Last updated on October 24, 2026

Average rent in
Fort Lee, NJ

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Fort Lee, NJ rent slipped 7.8% year over year, with a current median of $2,995/month. Renters today are paying $235 less per month on average than last year, reflecting a cooldown after the recent peak in August 2026.

  • Vs. national rents

    Fort Lee rents run roughly 1.6× the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier markets. The city offers a small total rental inventory of 63 units, which may limit options for renters.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Fort Lee sit at $1,900/month, 1-bedrooms at $2,300/month, and 2-bedrooms at $2,950/month, with 3-bedrooms at $4,225/month and 4+ bedrooms at $5,450/month. These figures reflect the range renters can expect across bedroom sizes.

  • Price ranges

    Apartments make up 71.4% of total rentals with a median rent of $3,138/month, compared to houses at $2,775/month, indicating a difference in pricing by property type.

Median rent

Median rent in Fort Lee

$2,995/mo

decreased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fort Lee is $2,995 per month as of October 2026. This is 58% above the national average rent, or $1,095 more per month.

$23.77

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fort Lee

63

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fort Lee rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Fort Lee, NJ

Average rent prices in Fort Lee have decreased by 7% 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 Fort Lee, NJ

Rent prices in Fort Lee vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fort Lee is $3,137, whereas a house costs $2,775. 1-bedroom apartments in Fort Lee run $2,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,850.

Listings

Studio

$1,900

8%

6%

1 bedroom

$2,300

No Change

2%

2 bedroom

$2,950

20%

21%

3 bedroom

$4,225

No Change

11%

4 bedroom

$5,450

3%

16%

Studio

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

21%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,225

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,450

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

16%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Fort Lee, 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 Fort Lee, NJ compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Fort Lee and Cliffside Park by all bedroom counts and property types.

Fort Lee

Median rent price$2,995
increased by58%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,600
increased by37%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fort Lee, NJ is 15% higher than the median rent in Cliffside Park, NJ.

Discover rentals in Fort Lee, NJ

FORT LINWOOD - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.3

Very good

FORT LINWOOD

2007 421, 427-31, 435, 441-45 Main St., 2007 Linwood Ave., Fort Lee, NJ 07024

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

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.
420 Park Pl #5C - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in Fort Lee

Rentals/Res, Mid Rise, Fort Lee, NJ

420 Park Pl #5C, Fort Lee, NJ 07024

2 beds

1 bath

$2,275

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.
401 Park Pl #1C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fort Lee

Rentals/Res, Fort Lee, NJ

401 Park Pl #1C, Fort Lee, NJ 07024

2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

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.
2333 Hudson Ter #D4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fort Lee

Rentals/Res, Mid Rise, Fort Lee, NJ

2333 Hudson Ter #D4, Fort Lee, NJ 07024

2 beds

1 bath

$2,350

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Fort Lee, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the Fort Lee rental market.

How much is rent in Fort Lee?

The average rent in Fort Lee is $2,995 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fort Lee?

Average rent prices in Fort Lee have decreased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.

How does Fort Lee rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fort Lee is 58% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,095 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Fort Lee?

To comfortably afford rent in Fort Lee, you'd need to earn approximately $120,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Fort Lee?

March offers the best rental deals in Fort Lee, with prices typically running about 7% lower than November's peak season rates.

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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