Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 8, 2026
Average rent in
Hackensack, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on September 8, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Hackensack, NJ rent rose 4.5% year over year, with a current median of $2,500/month. Renters today are paying $151 more per month on average than last year.
Compared to national trends
Hackensack rents run 31.6% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median. The city has 81 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Hackensack rent for $2,095/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,310/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,998/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,650/month and 4+ bedrooms at $4,200/month. Apartments make up 81.2% of rentals.
Median rent
Median rent in Hackensack
$2,500/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Hackensack is $2,500 per month as of September 2026. This is 32% above the national average rent, or $600 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Hackensack
81
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Hackensack rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Hackensack, NJ
Average rent prices in Hackensack have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased 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
Hackensack, NJ
Rent prices in Hackensack vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Hackensack is $2,500, whereas a house costs $3,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Hackensack run $2,310 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,095.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,095 | 10% |  15% | |
1 bedroom | $2,310 | 1% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $2,997 | No Change | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $3,650 | No Change | 15% | |
4 bedroom | $4,200 | 2% | 147% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Hackensack, NJ.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,500 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,487 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,650 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,095
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
15%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,310
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,997
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,650
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
15%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,200
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
147%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Hackensack, NJ.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,487
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$3,650
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Hackensack, 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 Hackensack, NJ compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Hackensack and Cliffside Park by all bedroom counts and property types.
Hackensack
32%higher than the national median
34%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Hackensack, NJ is 2% lower than the median rent in Cliffside Park, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
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12%$2,800
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8%$3,597
16%$2,295
8%$2,822
15%$2,500
10%$2,700
10%$2,900
4%$2,850
1%$3,285
4%$2,550
18%Discover rentals in Hackensack, NJ
3d ago
100 Essex St, Hackensack, NJ 07601
1 bed
1 bath
$900–$1,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Hackensack
241 Main St #611, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Studio
0 baths
$1,200
Apartment for rent
Available May 23
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Hackensack
377 Park St, Hackensack, NJ 07601
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
4d ago
215 2nd St, Hackensack, NJ 07601
1 bed
1 bath
$1,725
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
95 Anderson St, Hackensack, NJ 07601
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,747–$6,088
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
185 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,050 –$3,795
Apartment for rent
3d ago
22 Sussex St, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,200–$3,700
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1 Park Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,303–$3,970
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
18 E Camden St, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,750–$3,795
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
185 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,050–$3,795
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
300 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,083–$6,357
Price drop
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
215 Clinton Pl, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,895–$2,095
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
70 Berkshire Pl, Hackensack, NJ 07601
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,225
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
572 Main St, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,995–$2,150
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
45 Euclid Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
18 E Camden St, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,750–$3,795
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
18 E Camden St, Hackensack, NJ 07601
2 beds
2 baths
$3,350–$3,795
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
185 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,050–$3,795
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
300 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,083–$6,357
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
572 Main St, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,995–$2,150
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Hackensack, NJ
Quick answers to common questions about the Hackensack rental market.
How much is rent in Hackensack?
The average rent in Hackensack is $2,500 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Hackensack?
Average rent prices in Hackensack have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Hackensack rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Hackensack is 32% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Hackensack?
To comfortably afford rent in Hackensack, you'd need to earn approximately $100,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Hackensack?
June offers the lowest rents in Hackensack, running about 3.4% below January's peak prices, making it the best time to search for apartments.
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).