Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 30, 2026

Average rent in
Historic Downtown, Jersey City, NJ

Last updated on April 30, 2026

Last updated on April 30, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Historic Downtown, Jersey City, NJ is $2,997. This is +54%, or $1,048, higher than the national average.

$4.95

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,997

decreased by15%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

63

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Historic Downtown, Jersey City, NJ is $2,997. This is +54%, or $1,048, higher than the national average.

$4.95

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

4%
48%
34%
12%
3%
$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 1% in the last month and have decreased by 15% 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 $2,945. A 1-bedroom apartment in Historic Downtown, Jersey City, NJ costs about $2,650 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,125. Houses for rent in Historic Downtown, Jersey City, NJ are about the same, with an average monthly cost of $2,950.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,600

1%

19%

2 bedroom

$3,575

3%

11%

3 bedroom

$5,319

5%

10%

4 bedroom

$4,000

56%

35%

Studio

$2,175

24%

12%

Studio

Average rent

$2,175

Last 30 days

24%

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

19%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,575

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,319

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

56%

Last year

35%

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$2,997
increased by54%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,395
increased by23%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Historic Downtown, Jersey City, NJ is 25% higher than the median rent in Bergen Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ.

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207 15th St #4L - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Historic Downtown house for rent in Jersey City

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

207 15th St #4L, Jersey City, NJ 07310

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

House for rent

420 2nd St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Historic Downtown condo for rent in Jersey City

420 2nd Street

420 2nd St, Jersey City, NJ 07302

1 bed

1 bath

$1,900

Condo for rent

87 Merseles St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Historic Downtown house for rent in Jersey City

Split Level, Residential Rental - JC, Downtown, NJ

87 Merseles St #1, Jersey City, NJ 07302

1 bed

1 bath

$2,500

$2,000

Price drop

House for rent

6 Rademan Pl - Photo 1 of 1
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5d+ ago

Historic Downtown apartment for rent in Jersey City

Apartment for rent

347 7th St ##5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Historic Downtown apartment for rent in Jersey City

2 beds

0 baths

$2,995

Apartment for rent

7 Chopin Ct #1B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Historic Downtown house for rent in Jersey City

Residential Rental, Colonial - JC, Downtown, NJ

7 Chopin Ct #1B, Jersey City, NJ 07302

2 beds

1 bath

$3,000

House for rent

5 Chopin Ct #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Historic Downtown apartment for rent in Jersey City

Residential Rental, Contemporary - JC, Downtown, NJ

5 Chopin Ct #2, Jersey City, NJ 07302

3 beds

2 baths

$3,500

Apartment for rent

236 Grove St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Historic Downtown apartment for rent in Jersey City

2 beds

1 bath

$3,500

Apartment for rent