Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on November 10, 2025

Average rent in
Historic Downtown, Jersey City, NJ

Last updated on November 10, 2025

Last updated on November 10, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Historic Downtown, Jersey City, NJ is $3,450. This is +80%, or $1,530, higher than the national average.

$4.62

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,450

increased by5%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

59

for rent on Zumper.com

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Historic Downtown, Jersey City, NJ is $3,450. This is +80%, or $1,530, higher than the national average.

$4.62

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

4%
38%
30%
26%
2%
$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 decreased by 3% in the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $3,162. A 1-bedroom apartment in Historic Downtown, Jersey City, NJ costs about $2,850 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,750. Houses for rent in Historic Downtown, Jersey City, NJ are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,550.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,750

2%

8%

2 bedroom

$3,770

5%

1%

3 bedroom

$3,725

1%

16%

4 bedroom

$5,450

No Change

29%

Studio

$2,400

3%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,770

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,725

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,450

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

29%

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$3,450
increased by80%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,422
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Historic Downtown, Jersey City, NJ is 42% higher than the median rent in Bergen Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ.

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Apartments for rent in Jersey City

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60 Erie St #305 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Historic Downtown condo for rent in Jersey City

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60 Erie St #305, Jersey City, NJ 07302

2 beds

2 baths

$2,030

Condo for rent

150 Academy St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Historic Downtown apartment for rent in Jersey City

2 beds

1 bath

$2,190

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319 8th St #5L - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Historic Downtown apartment for rent in Jersey City

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319 8th St #5L, Jersey City, NJ 07302

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

Apartment for rent

298 Newark Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Historic Downtown apartment for rent in Jersey City

Residential Rental - JC, Downtown, NJ

298 Newark Ave #2, Jersey City, NJ 07302

2 beds

1 bath

$2,295

Apartment for rent

218 1st St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Historic Downtown apartment for rent in Jersey City

218 1st St #1, Jersey City, NJ 07302

3 beds

1 bath

$2,650

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 13

367 Mercer Loop #2 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Historic Downtown apartment for rent in Jersey City

367 Mercer Loop #2, Jersey City, NJ 07302

3 beds

2 baths

$2,700

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63 Coles St #2 - Photo 1 of 1
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5d+ ago

Historic Downtown apartment for rent in Jersey City

Residential Rental - JC, Downtown, NJ

63 Coles St #2, Jersey City, NJ 07302

2 beds

1 bath

$2,850

Apartment for rent

280 2nd St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Historic Downtown apartment for rent in Jersey City

280 2nd St #4, Jersey City, NJ 07302

3 beds

1 bath

$2,950

Apartment for rent