Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on September 25, 2025

Average rent in
Historic Downtown, Jersey City, NJ

Last updated on September 25, 2025

Last updated on September 25, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Historic Downtown, Jersey City, NJ is $3,350. This is +70%, or $1,375, higher than the national average.

$4.69

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,350

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Total rentals

68

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Historic Downtown, Jersey City, NJ is $3,350. This is +70%, or $1,375, higher than the national average.

$4.69

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

1%
38%
39%
19%
4%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

70%
30%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Historic Downtown, Jersey City, NJ

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Historic Downtown, Jersey City, NJ have increased by 1% in the last month and have remained the same in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Historic Downtown, Jersey City, NJ

The monthly rent for an apartment in Historic Downtown, Jersey City, NJ is $3,500. A 1-bedroom apartment in Historic Downtown, Jersey City, NJ costs about $2,995 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $4,500. Houses for rent in Historic Downtown, Jersey City, NJ are cheaper, with an average monthly cost of $3,100.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,900

1%

5%

2 bedroom

$4,250

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$5,205

2%

5%

4 bedroom

$4,350

26%

27%

Studio

$2,475

2%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$2,475

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,250

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,205

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,350

Last 30 days

26%

Last year

27%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Historic Downtown, 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.

Compare rent prices in Historic Downtown, Jersey City, NJ to other neighborhoods

Median rent prices in Historic Downtown, Jersey City, NJ for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bergen Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ.

Historic Downtown

Median rent price$3,350
increased by70%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,350
increased by19%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Historic Downtown, Jersey City, NJ is 43% higher than the median rent in Bergen Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ.

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420 2nd St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Historic Downtown condo for rent in Jersey City

Charming One Bedroom One Bath

420 2nd St, Jersey City, NJ 07302

1 bed

1 bath

$1,800

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431 Manila Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

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Historic Downtown apartment for rent in Jersey City

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2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

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14 Coles St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Historic Downtown apartment for rent in Jersey City

Brownstone,Row House, Apartment - JC, Downtown, NJ

14 Coles St #2, Jersey City, NJ 07302

2 beds

1 bath

$3,000

Apartment for rent

361 Newark Ave #508 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Historic Downtown house for rent in Jersey City

Residential Rental, Multi-level - JC, Downtown, NJ

361 Newark Ave #508, Jersey City, NJ 07302

2 beds

1 bath

$3,100

House for rent

179 Newark Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Historic Downtown apartment for rent in Jersey City

2 Family - JC, Downtown, NJ

179 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07302

2 beds

1 bath

$3,200

Apartment for rent

201 3rd St #1 - Photo 1 of 1
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2d ago

Historic Downtown apartment for rent in Jersey City

Residential Rental - JC, Downtown, NJ

201 3rd St #1, Jersey City, NJ 07302

2 beds

1 bath

$3,300

Apartment for rent

222 Montgomery St #1838 - Photo 1 of 1
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2 beds

2 baths

$5,520

$3,510

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260 Newark Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Historic Downtown house for rent in Jersey City

Residential Rental - JC, Downtown, NJ

260 Newark Ave #1, Jersey City, NJ 07302

2 beds

2 baths

$3,800

$3,700

Price drop

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