Bedroom count
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Last updated on June 14, 2026
Average rent in
Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on June 14, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Journal Square
$2,900/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Journal Square is $2,900 per month as of June 2026. This is 49% above the national average rent, or $950 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Journal Square
57
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Journal Square rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ
Average rent prices in Journal Square have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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
Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ
Rent prices in Journal Square vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Journal Square is $2,900, whereas a house costs $2,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Journal Square run $3,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,550.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,425 | 3% | 8% | |
1 bedroom | $3,000 | 5% | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $3,550 | 7% | 11% | |
3 bedroom | $4,349 | 6% |  6% | |
4 bedroom | $3,895 | 1% | 75% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bergen Lafayette | $2,500 | |
Historic Downtown | $3,500 | |
Mcginley Square | $2,100 | |
The Heights | $2,850 | |
The Waterfront | $3,991 | |
West Side | $2,250 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,900 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,065 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,600 | 6% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,425
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,550
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,349
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,895
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
75%
Bergen Lafayette
Average rent
$2,500
Historic Downtown
Average rent
$3,500
Mcginley Square
Average rent
$2,100
The Heights
Average rent
$2,850
The Waterfront
Average rent
$3,991
West Side
Average rent
$2,250
Apartments
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$3,065
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
6%
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.
How does rent in Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Journal Square and Bergen Lafayette by all bedroom counts and property types.
Journal Square
49%higher than the national median
28%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ is 16% higher than the median rent in Bergen Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ.
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3d ago
Journal Square apartment for rent in Jersey City
1 bed
1 bath
$1,499
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 31
1d ago
Journal Square apartment for rent in Jersey City
46 Broadway #3, Jersey City, NJ 07306
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 10
5d+ ago
Journal Square house for rent in Jersey City
22 Liberty Ave #5D, Jersey City, NJ 07306
1 bed
2 baths
$1,950
House for rent
5d+ ago
Journal Square house for rent in Jersey City
35 Rock St #25, Jersey City, NJ 07306
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
House for rent
21h ago
36 Journal Sq, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,265–$6,250
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2950 John F Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,000–$6,500
Apartment for rent
1d ago
15 Central Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,403–$5,200
Apartment for rent
2d ago
26 Van Reipen Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,450–$5,000
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$2,895
Condo for rent
Available Mar 26
3d ago
9 Homestead Pl, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,125–$6,950
Apartment for rent
21h ago
36 Journal Sq, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,265–$6,250
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
56 Cottage St, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Studio
1 bath
$2,150
Condo for rent
1d ago
Verified
425 Summit Ave #1576, Jersey City, NJ 07306
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,100–$3,880
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,295
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 3
3d ago
96 Tuers Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,500–$3,400
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
9 Homestead Pl, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,125–$6,950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$2,895
Condo for rent
Available Mar 26
1d ago
Verified
425 Summit Ave #1576, Jersey City, NJ 07306
2 beds
2 baths
$3,880
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$4,920
$4,780
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Journal Square apartment for rent in Jersey City
Studio
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ
Quick answers to common questions about the Journal Square rental market.
How much is rent in Journal Square?
The average rent in Journal Square is $2,900 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Journal Square?
Average rent prices in Journal Square have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
How does Journal Square rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Journal Square is 49% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $950 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Journal Square?
To comfortably afford rent in Journal Square, you'd need to earn approximately $116,000/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).