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Last updated on June 18, 2026
Average rent in
Jersey City, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on June 18, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Jersey City, NJ rent slipped 2.9% year over year, with a current median of $2,800/month. Renters today are paying $25 less per month on average than last year, with rents holding steady month to month.
Compared to national trends
Jersey City runs roughly 1.4× the $1,950/month national median, placing it among pricier coastal metros with a total of 601 rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Jersey City rent for about $2,438/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,800/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $3,425/month. Houses rent for a median of $3,000/month, while apartments sit at $2,750/month, reflecting the city's varied inventory.
Neighborhood spotlight
Liberty State Park saw rents fall 17.0% year over year to $2,650/month across 31 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide cooldown of 2.9%, showing localized softness in this neighborhood.
Median rent
Median rent in Jersey City
$2,800/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Jersey City is $2,800 per month as of June 2026. This is 44% above the national average rent, or $850 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Jersey City
601
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Jersey City rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Jersey City, NJ
Average rent prices in Jersey City have remained the same 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
Jersey City, NJ
Rent prices in Jersey City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Jersey City is $2,750, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Jersey City run $2,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,850.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,437 |  2% | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $2,800 | 1% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,900 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,862 | 3% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $3,425 | 2% | 11% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bergen Lafayette | $2,500 | |
Greenville | $2,374 | |
Hackensack River Waterfront | $2,550 | |
Historic Downtown | $3,500 | |
Journal Square | $2,900 | |
Liberty State Park | $2,650 | |
Mcginley Square | $2,100 | |
The Heights | $2,850 | |
The Waterfront | $3,991 | |
West Side | $2,250 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,750 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,600 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,000 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,671 | 2% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,437
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,862
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,425
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
11%
The Waterfront
Average rent
$3,991
The Heights
Average rent
$2,850
Journal Square
Average rent
$2,900
Bergen Lafayette
Average rent
$2,500
Greenville
Average rent
$2,374
West Side
Average rent
$2,250
Historic Downtown
Average rent
$3,500
Hackensack River Waterfront
Average rent
$2,550
Mcginley Square
Average rent
$2,100
Liberty State Park
Average rent
$2,650
Apartments
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,671
Last 30 days
2%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Jersey City, 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 Jersey City, NJ compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Jersey City and Bayonne by all bedroom counts and property types.
Jersey City
44%higher than the national median
18%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Jersey City, NJ is 22% higher than the median rent in Bayonne, NJ.
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26%$2,500
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6%$1,995
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22%$2,000
4%$2,100
4%$4,545
2%$2,800
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2%$3,127
5%Discover rentals in Jersey City, NJ
1h ago
239 Danforth Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,095–$1,475
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Hackensack River Waterfront house for rent in Jersey City
304 Fulton Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
McGinley Square apartment for rent in Jersey City
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395
Apartment for rent
1d ago
151 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Jersey City, NJ 07305
2 beds
1 bath
$1,507
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
The Waterfront house for rent in Jersey City
139 Grand St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
4 beds
3.5 baths
$15,500
House for rent
15h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$12,933
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$11,811
Apartment for rent
10h ago
121 Town Square Pl, Jersey City, NJ 07310
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,592–$11,509
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
131 Dudley St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,428–$5,269
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,340
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,010
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
155 Washington St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,747–$4,631
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
131 Dudley St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,428–$5,269
Price drop
Apartment for rent
26m ago
Verified
444 Washington Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07310
Studio–4 beds
1–3 baths
$3,400–$8,665
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Jersey City, NJ
Quick answers to common questions about the Jersey City rental market.
How much is rent in Jersey City?
The average rent in Jersey City is $2,800 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Jersey City?
Average rent prices in Jersey City have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Jersey City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Jersey City is 44% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $850 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Jersey City?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Jersey City are Mcginley Square ($2,100/mo), West Side ($2,250/mo), and Greenville ($2,374/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Jersey City?
To comfortably afford rent in Jersey City, you'd need to earn approximately $112,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Jersey City?
Jersey City's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,800 per month, while 2-bedroom units average around $3,100 monthly. These figures reflect the current market conditions across the city's diverse neighborhoods and property types.
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).