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Last updated on August 2, 2026
Average rent in
Jersey City, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Jersey City, NJ rent slipped 6.3% year over year, with a current median of $2,800/month. Renters today are paying $132 less per month on average than last year, continuing a decline from the peak of $3,319/month in August 2024.
Compared to national trends
Jersey City runs roughly 1.4× the $1,940/month national median, placing it among pricier metro areas. The market offers 645 total rentals, with apartments making up the majority of available units.
Price ranges
Studios in Jersey City rent for about $2,550/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,698/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,900/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,950/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,850/month. Apartments, which comprise 82.8% of rentals, have a median rent of $2,700/month compared to $3,400/month for houses.
Median rent
Median rent in Jersey City
$2,800/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Jersey City is $2,800 per month as of August 2026. This is 44% above the national average rent, or $860 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Jersey City
645
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 $2,700, whereas a house costs $3,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Jersey City run $2,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,785.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,550 |  1% | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $2,697 | 1% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $2,900 | 1% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $2,950 | 3% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $3,850 | 2% | 10% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bergen Lafayette | $2,497 | |
Greenville | $2,200 | |
Hackensack River Waterfront | $2,500 | |
Historic Downtown | $3,500 | |
Journal Square | $2,800 | |
Liberty State Park | $3,292 | |
Mcginley Square | $2,200 | |
The Heights | $2,885 | |
The Waterfront | $3,980 | |
West Side | $2,300 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,700 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,750 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,400 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,457 | 13% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,550
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,697
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,850
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
10%
The Waterfront
Average rent
$3,980
The Heights
Average rent
$2,885
Journal Square
Average rent
$2,800
Bergen Lafayette
Average rent
$2,497
Greenville
Average rent
$2,200
West Side
Average rent
$2,300
Historic Downtown
Average rent
$3,500
Mcginley Square
Average rent
$2,200
Hackensack River Waterfront
Average rent
$2,500
Liberty State Park
Average rent
$3,292
Apartments
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$3,750
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,457
Last 30 days
13%
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
13%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Jersey City, NJ is 27% higher than the median rent in Bayonne, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,199
16%$2,600
25%$2,400
$2,050
6%$2,200
3%$3,800
2%$2,050
4%$2,100
2%$4,495
4%$2,875
2%$2,100
3%$3,199
17%Discover rentals in Jersey City, NJ
3h ago
The Heights condo for rent in Jersey City
139 Prospect St, Jersey City, NJ 07307
1 bed
2 baths
$1,000
Condo for rent
Available Aug 2
5d+ ago
Hackensack River Waterfront townhouse for rent in Jersey City
71 Cherry St #71, Jersey City, NJ 07305
1 bed
1 bath
$1,300
House for rent
1d ago
132 Yale Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304
1 bed
1 bath
$1,345–$1,360
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
McGinley Square apartment for rent in Jersey City
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395
Apartment for rent
15h ago
The Heights apartment for rent in Jersey City
502 Palisade Ave #PH601, Jersey City, NJ 07307
4 beds
2 baths
$12,000
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Historic Downtown townhouse for rent in Jersey City
8 Paulmier Pl, Jersey City, NJ 07302
3 beds
3 baths
$12,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$11,652
$9,555
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Historic Downtown apartment for rent in Jersey City
46 Mercer St #PH, Jersey City, NJ 07302
3 beds
2 baths
$8,950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
70 Central Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
3 beds
2 baths
$5,900
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
131 Dudley St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,478–$5,322
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
175 2nd St #1687, Jersey City, NJ 07302
2 beds
1 bath
$5,000
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,020
$3,900
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
155 Washington St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,751–$6,273
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 August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Jersey City?
Average rent prices in Jersey City have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 $860 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Jersey City?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Jersey City are Greenville ($2,200/mo), Mcginley Square ($2,200/mo), and West Side ($2,300/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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Jersey City average around $2,840/month and two-bedrooms approximately $3,000/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).