Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 16, 2026
Average rent in
Jersey City, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Jersey City, NJ rent slipped 5.5% year over year, with a current median of $2,800/month. Renters today are paying $138 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Jersey City runs roughly 1.5× the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier metros in the region for renters seeking urban living.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Jersey City rent for $2,551/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,650/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,775/month, 3-bedrooms for $3,000/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $3,500/month. The 4+ bedroom segment commands the highest median rent.
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 September 2026. This is 47% above the national average rent, or $900 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Jersey City
690
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 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 $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Jersey City run $2,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,650.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,551 |  2% | 5% | |
1 bedroom | $2,650 | 2% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $2,775 | 1% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $3,000 | 3% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $3,500 | 2% | 10% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bergen Lafayette | $2,485 | |
Greenville | $2,200 | |
Hackensack River Waterfront | $2,575 | |
Historic Downtown | $3,600 | |
Journal Square | $2,710 | |
Liberty State Park | $3,246 | |
Mcginley Square | $2,197 | |
The Heights | $2,800 | |
The Waterfront | $4,100 | |
West Side | $2,300 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,700 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,700 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,000 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,175 | 3% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,551
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,775
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
10%
The Waterfront
Average rent
$4,100
The Heights
Average rent
$2,800
Journal Square
Average rent
$2,710
Greenville
Average rent
$2,200
Bergen Lafayette
Average rent
$2,485
West Side
Average rent
$2,300
Historic Downtown
Average rent
$3,600
Hackensack River Waterfront
Average rent
$2,575
Mcginley Square
Average rent
$2,197
Liberty State Park
Average rent
$3,246
Apartments
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,175
Last 30 days
3%
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
47%higher than the national median
14%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Jersey City, NJ is 30% higher than the median rent in Bayonne, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
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21%$2,675
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1%$2,000
2%$2,250
5%$3,987
7%$2,100
7%$2,150
$4,500
1%$2,900
4%$2,100
1%$3,325
13%Discover rentals in Jersey City, NJ
5d+ ago
The Heights apartment for rent in Jersey City
99 Columbia Ave #1, Jersey City, NJ 07307
Studio
0 baths
$300
Apartment for rent
1d ago
139 Prospect St, Jersey City, NJ 07307
1 bed
2 baths
$1,000
Condo for rent
Available Sep 16
5d+ ago
McGinley Square apartment for rent in Jersey City
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
117 Bostwick Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305
2 beds
1 bath
$1,480–$1,956
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$10,013
$9,547
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
$8,500
Apartment for rent
9h ago
121 Town Square Pl, Jersey City, NJ 07310
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,856–$9,657
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Historic Downtown townhouse for rent in Jersey City
372 9th St #THH, Jersey City, NJ 07302
3 beds
2 baths
$7,995
House for rent
5d+ ago
Historic Downtown apartment for rent in Jersey City
315 15th St, Jersey City, NJ 07310
Studio
1 bath
$2,640
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
155 Washington St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,939–$5,519
Price drop
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
131 Dudley St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,528–$5,494
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
425 Summit Ave #1578, Jersey City, NJ 07306
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,630–$3,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Historic Downtown apartment for rent in Jersey City
315 15th St, Jersey City, NJ 07310
Studio
1 bath
$2,640
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
155 Washington St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,939–$5,519
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 September 12, 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 6% since last year.
How does Jersey City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Jersey City is 47% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $900 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Jersey City?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Jersey City are Mcginley Square ($2,197/mo), Greenville ($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?
December is the best time to apartment hunt in Jersey City, offering the lowest rents of the year and the least competitive market conditions. June sees the highest rents, with about a 6.9% difference between peak and low seasons.
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).