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Last updated on October 27, 2026
Average rent in
Historic Downtown, Jersey City, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on October 27, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Historic Downtown
$4,100/mo
24%vs previous year
The average rent in Historic Downtown is $4,100 per month as of October 2026. This is 116% above the national average rent, or $2,200 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Historic Downtown
59
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Historic Downtown rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Historic Downtown, Jersey City, NJ
Average rent prices in Historic Downtown have decreased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 24% 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
Historic Downtown, Jersey City, NJ
Rent prices in Historic Downtown vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Historic Downtown is $3,950, whereas a house costs $6,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Historic Downtown run $3,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,624.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,859 | 9% | 24% | |
1 bedroom | $3,350 |  13% | 20% | |
2 bedroom | $4,695 | 1% | 25% | |
3 bedroom | $4,593 | 23% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $5,900 | 2% | 7% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Battery Park City | $4,397 | |
Bergen Lafayette | $2,405 | |
Journal Square | $2,963 | |
The Heights | $2,675 | |
The Waterfront | $4,225 | |
West Side | $2,300 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,950 | 13% | 30% | |
Condos | $3,900 | 17% | 3% | |
Houses | $6,500 | 7% | 91% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,859
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
24%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,350
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
20%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,695
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
25%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,593
Last 30 days
23%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,900
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
Bergen Lafayette
Average rent
$2,405
Journal Square
Average rent
$2,963
The Heights
Average rent
$2,675
The Waterfront
Average rent
$4,225
West Side
Average rent
$2,300
Battery Park City
Average rent
$4,397
Apartments
Average rent
$3,950
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
30%
Condos
Average rent
$3,900
Last 30 days
17%
Last year
3%
Houses
Average rent
$6,500
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
91%
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.
How does rent in Historic Downtown, Jersey City, NJ compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Historic Downtown and Bergen Lafayette by all bedroom counts and property types.
Historic Downtown
116%higher than the national median
27%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Historic Downtown, Jersey City, NJ is 70% higher than the median rent in Bergen Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ.
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Discover rentals in Historic Downtown, Jersey City, NJ
5d+ ago
Historic Downtown apartment for rent in Jersey City
1 bed
1 bath
$2,300
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
Available Oct 31
5d+ ago
Historic Downtown apartment for rent in Jersey City
319 8th St #1L, Jersey City, NJ 07302
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
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
5d+ ago
Historic Downtown apartment for rent in Jersey City
77 Colgate St #3, Jersey City, NJ 07302
2 beds
1 bath
$2,350
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
Historic Downtown apartment for rent in Jersey City
374 2nd St #5, Jersey City, NJ 07302
1 bed
1 bath
$2,350
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
Historic Downtown apartment for rent in Jersey City
485 Marin Blvd #1, Jersey City, NJ 07302
1 bed
1 bath
$4,990
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 Jan 18
10m ago
315 15th St, Jersey City, NJ 07310
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,550–$4,624
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
Historic Downtown condo for rent in Jersey City
2 Shore Ln #405, Jersey City, NJ 07310
1 bed
1 bath
$4,200
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
5d+ ago
Historic Downtown apartment for rent in Jersey City
141 Newark Ave #2S, Jersey City, NJ 07302
1 bed
1 bath
$4,100
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
Historic Downtown apartment for rent in Jersey City
315 15th St, Jersey City, NJ 07310
Studio
1 bath
$2,640
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
$4,060
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
Historic Downtown condo for rent in Jersey City
305 Coles St #5-2, Jersey City, NJ 07310
2 beds
2 baths
$5,600
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.Condo for rent
Available Oct 3
3d ago
340 3rd St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,910–$3,550
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
$4,060
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
$3,480
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
$4,690
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
340 3rd St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,910–$3,550
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
340 3rd St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,910–$3,550
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
Historic Downtown apartment for rent in Jersey City
348 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
5 beds
2 baths
$4,900
Price dropped $100Fees 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 condo for rent in Jersey City
405 2nd St #1L, Jersey City, NJ 07302
1 bed
1 bath
$3,150
Price dropped $150Fees 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 Nov 1
5d+ ago
403 7th St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
2 beds
2 baths
$3,695–$3,895
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 Historic Downtown, Jersey City, NJ
Quick answers to common questions about the Historic Downtown rental market.
How much is rent in Historic Downtown?
The average rent in Historic Downtown is $4,100 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Historic Downtown?
Average rent prices in Historic Downtown have decreased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 24% since last year.
How does Historic Downtown rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Historic Downtown is 116% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,200 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Historic Downtown?
To comfortably afford rent in Historic Downtown, you'd need to earn approximately $164,000/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).