Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 9, 2026
Average rent in
Hackensack, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on June 9, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Hackensack, NJ rent slipped 5.3% year over year, with a current median of $2,450/month. Renters today are paying $65 less per month on average than last year, after a recent month-to-month increase of 1.1%.
Compared to national trends
Hackensack runs 25.6% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a pricier metro with a limited total rental inventory of 99 units.
Price ranges
Studios in Hackensack rent for about $1,995/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,240/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,998/month, 3-bedrooms for $3,550/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $7,000/month. This range shows the spread renters face by bedroom size.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 4+ bedroom segment in Hackensack climbed 154.6% year over year, contrasting with the citywide rent decline. This surge reveals a distinct market dynamic for larger units in Hackensack, NJ.
Median rent
Median rent in Hackensack
$2,450/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Hackensack is $2,450 per month as of June 2026. This is 26% above the national average rent, or $500 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Hackensack
99
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Hackensack rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Hackensack, NJ
Average rent prices in Hackensack have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $2,425, whereas a house costs $3,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Hackensack run $2,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,995 | 1% | 12% | |
1 bedroom | $2,239 |  2% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $2,997 | No Change | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $3,550 | No Change | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $7,000 | 1% | 107% |
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 | $2,425 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,587 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,650 | 13% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,700 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
12%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,239
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,997
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,550
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$7,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
107%
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
$2,425
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,587
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$3,650
Last 30 days
13%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,700
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
26%higher than the national median
33%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Hackensack, NJ is 6% lower than the median rent in Cliffside Park, NJ.
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11h ago
257 Essex St, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Studio
1 bath
$200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
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241 Main St #406, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Studio
0 baths
$550
Apartment for rent
Available May 23
5d+ ago
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241 Main St #602, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Studio
0 baths
$575
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Available May 23
5d+ ago
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241 Main St #601, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Studio
0 baths
$600
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Available May 23
3d ago
Verified
95 Anderson St, Hackensack, NJ 07601
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,949–$6,149
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1d ago
Verified
185 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,500–$3,500
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5d+ ago
95 Anderson St, Hackensack, NJ 07601
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,399–$4,449
Apartment for rent
3d ago
22 Sussex St, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,200–$3,700
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
18 E Camden St, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,650–$2,850
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1d ago
Verified
185 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,500–$3,500
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
572 Main St, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,995–$2,050
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
7A S Lake Dr, Hackensack, NJ 07601
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,995–$2,550
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
70 Berkshire Pl, Hackensack, NJ 07601
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,195–$2,225
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
45 Euclid Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,295
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
1d ago
Verified
185 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,500–$3,500
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
18 E Camden St, Hackensack, NJ 07601
2 beds
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
572 Main St, Hackensack, NJ 07601
2 beds
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
7A S Lake Dr, Hackensack, NJ 07601
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,550
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 $2,450 per month as of June 6, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Hackensack?
Average rent prices in Hackensack have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.
How does Hackensack rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Hackensack is 26% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $500 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 $98,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Hackensack?
Hackensack's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,400 per month, while two-bedroom units cost around $3,000 monthly. One-bedroom rents remained relatively stable compared to the previous year, whereas two-bedroom prices decreased by 4.3%.
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).