Last updated on October 7, 2026

Average rent in
Bergen - Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Bergen Lafayette

$2,415/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bergen Lafayette is $2,415 per month as of October 2026. This is 27% above the national average rent, or $515 more per month.

$3.69

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bergen Lafayette

71

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bergen Lafayette rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Bergen - Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ

Average rent prices in Bergen Lafayette have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 Bergen - Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ

Rent prices in Bergen Lafayette vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bergen Lafayette is $2,400, whereas a house costs $2,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Bergen Lafayette run $2,384 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,600.

Listings

Studio

$2,115

No Change

4%

1 bedroom

$2,389

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$2,600

3%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,600

No Change

7%

4 bedroom

$2,924

1%

43%

Studio

Average rent

$2,115

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,389

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,924

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

43%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Bergen - Lafayette, 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 Bergen Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Bergen Lafayette and Greenville by all bedroom counts and property types.

Bergen Lafayette

Median rent price$2,415
increased by27%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,200
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bergen Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ is 10% higher than the median rent in Greenville, Jersey City, NJ.

Discover rentals in Bergen - Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ

20 Seidler St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Bergen - Lafayette apartment for rent in Jersey City

20 Seidler St, # 3, Jersey City, NJ 07304

20 Seidler St #3, Jersey City, NJ 07304

3 beds

1 bath

$1,850

20 Seidler St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Bergen - Lafayette apartment for rent in Jersey City

20 Seidler St, Jersey City, NJ 07304

20 Seidler St #3, Jersey City, NJ 07304

2 beds

1 bath

$1,850

77 Grant Ave #1M - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

Bergen - Lafayette apartment for rent in Jersey City

77 Grant Ave

77 Grant Ave #1M, Jersey City, NJ 07305

2 beds

1 bath

$1,900

20 Seidler St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Bergen - Lafayette apartment for rent in Jersey City

20 Seidler St, APT 2, Jersey City, NJ 07304

20 Seidler St #2, Jersey City, NJ 07304

2 beds

1 bath

$1,925

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Frequently asked questions for Bergen - Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the Bergen Lafayette rental market.

How much is rent in Bergen Lafayette?

The average rent in Bergen Lafayette is $2,415 per month as of October 3, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bergen Lafayette?

Average rent prices in Bergen Lafayette have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Bergen Lafayette rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bergen Lafayette is 27% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $515 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Bergen Lafayette?

To comfortably afford rent in Bergen Lafayette, you'd need to earn approximately $97,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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