Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 25, 2026
Average rent in
Hackensack, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on July 25, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Hackensack, NJ rent slipped 2.9% year over year, with a current median of $2,500/month. Renters today are paying $37 less per month on average than last year, following a downward trend since the 2024 peak of $2,790/month.
Compared to national trends
Hackensack runs 28.5% more expensive than the $1,945/month national median, placing it among pricier markets in the region despite a modest total rental inventory of 94 units.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios rent for $2,010/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,260/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,911/month, 3-bedrooms for $3,200/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $4,950/month in Hackensack. Apartments make up nearly 80% of total rentals, showing the prominence of smaller units.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 4+ bedroom segment in Hackensack climbed 83.3% year over year, diverging distinctly from the overall citywide decline. This segment's strong rise contrasts with the general market trend, indicating distinct dynamics for larger units.
Median rent
Median rent in Hackensack
$2,500/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Hackensack is $2,500 per month as of July 2026. This is 29% above the national average rent, or $555 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Hackensack
94
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 3% 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 $2,495, whereas a house costs $3,575. 1-bedroom apartments in Hackensack run $2,270 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,975.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,010 |  3% | 14% | |
1 bedroom | $2,260 | 2% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $2,911 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $3,200 | 1% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $4,950 | 13% | 79% |
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 | $2,495 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,500 | 9% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,575 | 10% | 25% | |
Rooms | $1,700 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,010
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
14%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,260
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,911
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,950
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
79%
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
$2,495
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$3,575
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
25%
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
29%higher than the national median
32%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Hackensack, NJ is 3% lower than the median rent in Cliffside Park, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,572
20%$2,800
2%$3,700
1%$2,995
4%$2,250
5%$3,000
6%$2,600
13%$2,600
12%$2,875
3%$2,700
8%$3,175
3%$2,600
14%Discover rentals in Hackensack, NJ
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Hackensack
241 Main St #406, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Studio
0 baths
$550
Apartment for rent
Available May 23
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Hackensack
241 Main St #602, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Studio
0 baths
$575
Apartment for rent
Available May 23
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Hackensack
241 Main St #601, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Studio
0 baths
$600
Apartment for rent
Available May 23
4d ago
100 Essex St, Hackensack, NJ 07601
1 bed
1 bath
$900–$1,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
95 Anderson St, Hackensack, NJ 07601
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,949–$6,149
Apartment for rent
4h ago
95 Anderson St, Hackensack, NJ 07601
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,025–$4,674
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
185 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,750–$3,795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
22 Sussex St, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,200–$3,700
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
185 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,750–$3,795
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
18 E Camden St, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,600–$3,750
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
572 Main St, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,100–$2,150
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
45 Euclid Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,295
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
45 Euclid Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,295
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
70 Berkshire Pl, Hackensack, NJ 07601
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,225
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
7A S Lake Dr, Hackensack, NJ 07601
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,095
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
185 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,750–$3,795
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
185 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,750–$3,795
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
45 Euclid Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,295
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
7A S Lake Dr, Hackensack, NJ 07601
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,095
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
572 Main St, Hackensack, NJ 07601
2 beds
1 bath
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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 July 18, 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 3% since last year.
How does Hackensack rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Hackensack is 29% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $555 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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Hackensack average around $2,300/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,930/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).