Last updated on September 8, 2026

Average rent in
Fort Lee, NJ

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Fort Lee rent stands today

    Fort Lee, NJ rent rose 20.1% year over year, with a current median of $3,598/month. Renters today are paying $558 more per month than last year, with rents at the peak level seen in September 2026.

  • Vs. national rents

    Fort Lee rents run roughly 1.9× the $1,900/month national median, placing it among the pricier markets for renters seeking housing near New York City. The market has 64 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Fort Lee rent for about $1,800/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,300/month, and 2-bedrooms near $3,792/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $4,400/month and 4+ bedrooms at $7,000/month, offering options across household sizes.

Median rent

Median rent in Fort Lee

$3,597/mo

increased by20%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fort Lee is $3,597 per month as of September 2026. This is 89% above the national average rent, or $1,697 more per month.

$43.68

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fort Lee

64

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fort Lee rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 20% 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 $3,600, whereas a house costs $3,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Fort Lee run $2,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,245.

Listings

Studio

$1,800

4%

7%

1 bedroom

$2,300

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$3,792

2%

16%

3 bedroom

$4,400

3%

4%

4 bedroom

$7,000

15%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,792

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,400

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$7,000

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

2%

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$3,597
increased by89%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,550
increased by34%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fort Lee, NJ is 41% higher than the median rent in Cliffside Park, NJ.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Cliffside Park

$2,550

decreased by12%
Last year
Edgewater

$3,700

increased by8%
Last year
Garfield

$2,295

increased by8%
Last year
Hackensack

$2,500

increased by6%
Last year
Hoboken

$3,885

decreased by3%
Last year
Mount Vernon

$2,600

increased by4%
Last year

Discover rentals in Fort Lee, NJ

420 Park Pl #5C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ 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

$2,350

Apartment for rent

2345 Linwood Ave #5G - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Condo for rent in Fort Lee

Rentals/Res, Mid Rise, Fort Lee, NJ

2345 Linwood Ave #5G, Fort Lee, NJ 07024

2 beds

1 bath

$2,450

Condo for rent

2335 Hudson Ter - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fort Lee

2BR/1.0BA

2335 Hudson Ter, Fort Lee, NJ 07024

2 beds

1 bath

$2,555

Apartment for rent

2329 Hudson Ter - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fort Lee

2BR/1.0BA

2329 Hudson Ter, Fort Lee, NJ 07024

2 beds

1 bath

$2,700

Apartment for rent

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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 $3,597 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fort Lee?

Average rent prices in Fort Lee have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 20% since last year.

How does Fort Lee rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fort Lee is 89% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,697 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 $144,000/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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