Bedroom count
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Last updated on April 30, 2026
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 Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ is $2,820. This is +45%, or $871, higher than the national average.
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As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ is $2,820. This is +45%, or $871, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
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 prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ have increased by 4% in the last month and have increased by 11% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ is $2,714. A 1-bedroom apartment in Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ costs about $3,000 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,250. Houses for rent in Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,750.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,925 | 1% | 15% | |
2 bedroom | $3,325 | 9% | 14% | |
3 bedroom | $3,700 | 8% | 11% | |
4 bedroom | $3,895 | 30% | 15% | |
Studio | $2,350 | 1% | 15% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Bergen Lafayette | $2,395 | |
Historic Downtown | $2,997 | |
Mcginley Square | $2,200 | |
The Heights | $2,800 | |
The Waterfront | $3,893 | |
West Side | $2,337 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,714 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,060 | 7% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,750 | 18% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
15%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,925
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
15%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,325
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
14%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,895
Last 30 days
30%
Last year
15%
Bergen Lafayette
Average rent
$2,395
Historic Downtown
Average rent
$2,997
Mcginley Square
Average rent
$2,200
The Heights
Average rent
$2,800
The Waterfront
Average rent
$3,893
West Side
Average rent
$2,337
Apartments
Average rent
$2,714
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$3,060
Last 30 days
7%
Houses
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
18%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Journal Square, 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.
Median rent prices in Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bergen Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ.
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Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ is 18% higher than the median rent in Bergen Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ.
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1d ago
244 Saint Pauls Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
1 bed
1 bath
$1,415–$1,735
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
68 Van Reypen St, Jersey City, NJ 07306
1 bed
1 bath
$1,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Journal Square apartment for rent in Jersey City
1019 W Side Ave #2B, Jersey City, NJ 07306
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Journal Square condo for rent in Jersey City
108 Waldo Ave #1D, Jersey City, NJ 07306
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Journal Square apartment for rent in Jersey City
35 Rock St #25, Jersey City, NJ 07306
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
20h ago
145 Chestnut Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
3 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Journal Square apartment for rent in Jersey City
102 Romaine Ave #6, Jersey City, NJ 07306
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 13
5d+ ago
Journal Square apartment for rent in Jersey City
33 Stagg St #2, Jersey City, NJ 07306
3 beds
1 bath
$2,600
Apartment for rent
20h ago
36 Journal Sq, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,295–$6,195
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2950 John F Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,000–$6,500
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Journal Square house for rent in Jersey City
505 Summit Ave #2501, Jersey City, NJ 07306
2 beds
2 baths
$5,485
House for rent
18h ago
43 Cottage St, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,300–$5,000
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
425 Summit Ave #1576, Jersey City, NJ 07306
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,930–$4,860
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Journal Square apartment for rent in Jersey City
1 bed
1 bath
$3,615
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Journal Square house for rent in Jersey City
505 Summit Ave #2802, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Studio
1 bath
$3,495
House for rent
5d+ ago
Journal Square condo for rent in Jersey City
2830 John F Kennedy Blvd #2-1, Jersey City, NJ 07306
1 bed
1 bath
$3,260
Condo for rent
Available Apr 23
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$3,000
Condo for rent
Available Mar 26
20h ago
36 Journal Sq, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,295–$6,195
Apartment for rent
1d ago
244 Saint Pauls Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
1 bed
1 bath
$1,415–$1,735
Apartment for rent
2d ago
26 Van Reipen Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,450–$3,000
Apartment for rent
3d ago
253 Academy St, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Studio
1 bath
$2,000–$2,200
Apartment for rent
4d ago
56 Cottage St, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,150–$3,350
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Journal Square apartment for rent in Jersey City
151 Sip Ave #11, Jersey City, NJ 07306
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
80 Romaine Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,450–$2,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
96 Tuers Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
1 bed
1 bath
$2,350–$2,500
Price drop
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
425 Summit Ave #1576, Jersey City, NJ 07306
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,930–$4,860
Apartment for rent
3d ago
253 Academy St, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Studio
1 bath
$2,000–$2,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
343A Summit Avenue ##2, Jersey City, NJ 07306
4 beds
1 bath
$2,700
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
1d ago
9 Homestead Pl, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,150–$2,800
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Journal Square house for rent in Jersey City
10 Huron Ave #10B, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Studio
1 bath
$2,000
House for rent
3d ago
Journal Square condo for rent in Jersey City
26 Elizabeth St #FL1, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Studio
1 bath
$2,050
Condo for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Journal Square apartment for rent in Jersey City
10 Huron Ave #14B, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Studio
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$3,000
Condo for rent
Available Mar 26
2d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$6,170
$4,650
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
68 Van Reypen St, Jersey City, NJ 07306
1 bed
1 bath
$1,900
Apartment for rent
20h ago
145 Chestnut Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
3 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Journal Square condo for rent in Jersey City
3027 John F Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07306
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
$2,000
Price drop
Condo for rent
1d ago
9 Homestead Pl, Jersey City, NJ 07306
1 bed
1 bath
$2,700
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Journal Square house for rent in Jersey City
10 Huron Ave #10B, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Studio
1 bath
$2,000
House for rent
1d ago
Journal Square apartment for rent in Jersey City
22 Jones St #1, Jersey City, NJ 07306
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent