Last updated on July 25, 2026

Average rent in
Fort Lee, NJ

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Fort Lee, NJ rent slipped 4.3% year over year, with a current median of $2,995/month. Renters today are paying $131 less per month on average than last year, despite a 4.9% increase month over month.

  • Vs. national rents

    Fort Lee runs roughly 1.5× the national median of $1,945/month, placing it in the higher-priced tier of metros. The market offers 78 total rentals, with apartments making up the majority of available units.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Fort Lee rent for about $1,700/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,225/month, and 2-bedrooms near $3,350/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $4,875/month and 4+ bedrooms at $7,900/month, covering a wide price span for different household sizes.

Median rent

Median rent in Fort Lee

$2,995/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fort Lee is $2,995 per month as of July 2026. This is 54% above the national average rent, or $1,050 more per month.

$33.03

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fort Lee

78

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 increased by 5% 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 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 $3,104, whereas a house costs $3,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Fort Lee run $2,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,188.

Listings

Studio

$1,700

2%

6%

1 bedroom

$2,225

1%

5%

2 bedroom

$3,350

No Change

4%

3 bedroom

$4,875

No Change

4%

4 bedroom

$7,900

5%

17%

Studio

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,225

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,350

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,875

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$7,900

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

17%

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 by54%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,572
increased by32%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fort Lee, NJ is 16% higher than the median rent in Cliffside Park, NJ.

Discover rentals in Fort Lee, NJ

484 Main St #6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fort Lee

Affordable, Great Location

484 Main St #6, Fort Lee, NJ 07024

1 bed

1 bath

$1,600

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 15

3031 Edwin Ave #5C - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in Fort Lee

COOP - Fort Lee, NJ

3031 Edwin Ave #5C, Fort Lee, NJ 07024

2 beds

1 bath

$2,355

House for rent

2345 Linwood Ave #5G - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fort Lee

MULTI_FAMILY - Fort Lee, NJ

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

2 beds

1 bath

$2,450

Apartment 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

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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 July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fort Lee?

Average rent prices in Fort Lee have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Fort Lee rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fort Lee is 54% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,050 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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Fort Lee average around $2,390/month and two-bedrooms approximately $3,540/month.

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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