Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 31, 2026
Average rent in
Jersey City, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on October 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Jersey City, NJ rent slipped 5.1% year over year, with a current median of $2,800/month. Renters today are paying $150 less per month on average than last year, reflecting a cooldown from the peak of $3,200/month in late 2024.
Compared to national trends
Jersey City runs 47.4% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier East Coast metros with a total of 725 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Jersey City sit around $2,600/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,698/month, and 2-bedrooms around $2,893/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,950/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $3,400/month. Studios make up 7.6% of the rental inventory, while 2-bedrooms are the most common at 40.2%.
Neighborhood spotlight
Historic Downtown saw rents climb 24.2% year over year, contrasting with the citywide decline. This neighborhood's increase shows localized strength amid broader market cooling in Jersey City.
Median rent
Median rent in Jersey City
$2,800/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Jersey City is $2,800 per month as of October 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
725
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 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
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 $3,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Jersey City run $2,695 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,750.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,600 | No Change | 10% | |
1 bedroom | $2,697 | 1% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $2,893 |  2% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $2,950 | No Change | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $3,400 | No Change | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bergen Lafayette | $2,405 | |
Greenville | $2,200 | |
Hackensack River Waterfront | $2,600 | |
Historic Downtown | $4,100 | |
Journal Square | $2,963 | |
Liberty State Park | $3,162 | |
Mcginley Square | $2,160 | |
The Heights | $2,675 | |
The Waterfront | $4,225 | |
West Side | $2,300 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,750 | No Change | 8% | |
Condos | $3,900 | 7% | 22% | |
Houses | $3,100 | No Change | 15% | |
Rooms | $1,350 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
10%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,697
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,893
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,950
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,400
Last year
3%
The Waterfront
Average rent
$4,225
The Heights
Average rent
$2,675
Journal Square
Average rent
$2,963
Bergen Lafayette
Average rent
$2,405
Greenville
Average rent
$2,200
West Side
Average rent
$2,300
Hackensack River Waterfront
Average rent
$2,600
Historic Downtown
Average rent
$4,100
Mcginley Square
Average rent
$2,160
Liberty State Park
Average rent
$3,162
Apartments
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
8%
Condos
Average rent
$3,900
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
22%
Houses
Average rent
$3,100
Last year
15%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,350
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
21%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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5d+ ago
The Heights apartment for rent in Jersey City
99 Columbia Ave #1, Jersey City, NJ 07307
Studio
0 baths
$300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
139 Prospect St, Jersey City, NJ 07307
1 bed
2 baths
$1,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Oct 14
5d+ ago
McGinley Square apartment for rent in Jersey City
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
117 Bostwick Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305
2 beds
1 bath
$1,480–$1,956
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Historic Downtown apartment for rent in Jersey City
316 15th St #418, Jersey City, NJ 07310
3 beds
3 baths
$9,195
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$8,253
Price dropped $1,055Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
2d ago
Historic Downtown apartment for rent in Jersey City
325 15th St #1801, Jersey City, NJ 07310
3 beds
3 baths
$7,815
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
131 Dudley St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,403–$5,494
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$4,248
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
444 Washington Blvd #1889, Jersey City, NJ 07310
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$5,490–$5,590
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$6,417
Price dropped $2,909Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
425 Summit Ave #1577, Jersey City, NJ 07306
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,490–$4,150
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,070
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,470
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$4,650
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
131 Dudley St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,403–$5,494
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2m ago
Verified
444 Washington Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07310
Studio–4 beds
1–3 baths
$3,470–$6,105
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
304 Fulton Ave #2, Jersey City, NJ 07305
3 beds
1 bath
$2,675
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 15
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$4,248
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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 October 24, 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 5% 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 ($2,160/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).