Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 14, 2025

Average rent in
Historic Downtown, Jersey City, NJ

Last updated on December 14, 2025

Last updated on December 14, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Historic Downtown, Jersey City, NJ is $3,300. This is +74%, or $1,400, higher than the national average.

$4.79

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,300

decreased by5%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

66

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Historic Downtown, Jersey City, NJ is $3,300. This is +74%, or $1,400, higher than the national average.

$4.79

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
42%
31%
24%
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 increased by 12% in the last month and have decreased 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 $3,300. A 1-bedroom apartment in Historic Downtown, Jersey City, NJ costs about $2,870 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $4,200. Houses for rent in Historic Downtown, Jersey City, NJ are cheaper, with an average monthly cost of $3,000.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,800

6%

3%

2 bedroom

$4,420

7%

3%

3 bedroom

$4,998

1%

9%

4 bedroom

$6,000

4%

15%

Studio

$2,683

2%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$2,683

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,420

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,998

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,000

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

15%

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$3,300
increased by74%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,397
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Historic Downtown, Jersey City, NJ is 38% higher than the median rent in Bergen Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ.

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Apartments for rent in Jersey City

Discover rentals in Historic Downtown, Jersey City, NJ

217 Newark Avenue #331 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Historic Downtown house for rent in Jersey City

1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom with Upgrades.

217 Newark Avenue #331, Jersey City, NJ 07302

1 bed

1 bath

$1,800

House for rent

298 Newark Avenue #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Historic Downtown apartment for rent in Jersey City

Residential Rental - JC, Downtown, NJ

298 Newark Avenue #2, Jersey City, NJ 07302

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

Apartment for rent

367 Mercer Loop #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Historic Downtown apartment for rent in Jersey City

Colonial, Apartment - JC, Journal Square, NJ

367 Mercer Loop #2, Jersey City, NJ 07302

3 beds

2 baths

$2,700

Apartment for rent

52 Bright Street #1L - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Historic Downtown house for rent in Jersey City

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

52 Bright Street #1L, Jersey City, NJ 07302

3 beds

1 bath

$2,800

House for rent

280 2nd Street #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Historic Downtown apartment for rent in Jersey City

Residential Rental, Brownstone - JC, Downtown, NJ

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

3 beds

1 bath

$2,800

Apartment for rent

347 Seventh St. #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Historic Downtown apartment for rent in Jersey City

347 Seventh St. #2, Jersey City, NJ 07302

2 beds

1 bath

$2,950

Apartment for rent

355 Eighth Street #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Historic Downtown condo for rent in Jersey City

2 beds

1 bath

$2,995

Condo for rent

Available Nov 20

7 Chopin Court #1B - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Historic Downtown house for rent in Jersey City

Residential Rental, Colonial - JC, Downtown, NJ

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

2 beds

1 bath

$3,000

House for rent