Bedroom count
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Last updated on December 15, 2025
Last updated on December 15, 2025
Last updated on December 15, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ is $2,850. This is +50%, or $950, higher than the national average.
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As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ is $2,850. This is +50%, or $950, 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 2% in the last month and have increased by 14% 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 $2,825. A 1-bedroom apartment in Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ costs about $3,150 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,200. Houses for rent in Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ are cheaper, with an average monthly cost of $2,600.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,940 | 2% | 23% | |
2 bedroom | $3,100 | 1% | 14% | |
3 bedroom | $3,670 | 6% | 11% | |
4 bedroom | $3,500 | 1% | 87% | |
Studio | $2,475 | No Change | 19% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Bergen Lafayette | $2,397 | |
Historic Downtown | $3,300 | |
Mcginley Square | $2,275 | |
The Heights | $2,500 | |
The Waterfront | $3,862 | |
West Side | $2,297 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,825 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,000 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,600 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,475
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
19%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,940
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
23%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
14%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,670
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
87%
Bergen Lafayette
Average rent
$2,397
Historic Downtown
Average rent
$3,300
Mcginley Square
Average rent
$2,275
The Heights
Average rent
$2,500
The Waterfront
Average rent
$3,862
West Side
Average rent
$2,297
Apartments
Average rent
$2,825
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
5%
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.
Journal Square
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higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ is 19% higher than the median rent in Bergen Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ.
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4d ago
244 Saint Paul's Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306
1 bed
1 bath
$1,465–$1,740
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5d+ ago
251 Beacon Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306
2 beds
1 bath
$1,645
Price drop
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5d+ ago
Journal Square apartment for rent in Jersey City
118 Corbin Avenue #B1, Jersey City, NJ 07306
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Journal Square apartment for rent in Jersey City
467 Pavonia Avenue #4L, Jersey City, NJ 07306
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
$1,800
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Journal Square apartment for rent in Jersey City
75 Liberty Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
2 beds
1 bath
$1,890
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Journal Square apartment for rent in Jersey City
2982 John F Kennedy Blvd #2, Jersey City, NJ 07306
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Journal Square apartment for rent in Jersey City
44 Court House Pl #1, Jersey City, NJ 07306
2 beds
1 bath
$2,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Journal Square apartment for rent in Jersey City
36 Spruce St #2, Jersey City, NJ 07306
3 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
8h ago
36 Journal Square Concourse, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,260–$6,295
Apartment for rent
4h ago
2950 John F Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,000–$6,500
Apartment for rent
3h ago
9 Homestead Pl, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,125–$6,950
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$5,520
$4,930
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
425 Summit Avenue #1575, Jersey City, NJ 07306
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,890–$4,600
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
56 Cottage Street, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,880–$3,575
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Journal Square apartment for rent in Jersey City
36 Journal Square Concourse, Jersey City, NJ 07306
1 bed
1 bath
$3,272
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Journal Square apartment for rent in Jersey City
1 bed
1 bath
$3,200
Apartment for rent
2d ago
112 Nj 139 Lower Level, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Studio
1 bath
$1,889
Apartment for rent
3h ago
9 Homestead Pl, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,125–$6,950
Apartment for rent
8h ago
36 Journal Square Concourse, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,260–$6,295
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Journal Square apartment for rent in Jersey City
3 Homestead Place #1304, Jersey City, NJ 07306
2 beds
1 bath
$3,650
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 2
4d ago
56 Cottage Street, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,880–$3,575
Condo for rent
4d ago
244 Saint Paul's Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306
1 bed
1 bath
$1,465–$1,740
Apartment for rent
4d ago
253 Academy Street, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Studio
1 bath
$1,850–$2,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Journal Square apartment for rent in Jersey City
118 Corbin Avenue #B1, Jersey City, NJ 07306
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,150
$1,995
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 21
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,825
Apartment for rent
3d ago
96 Tuers Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,500–$3,600
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
425 Summit Avenue #1575, Jersey City, NJ 07306
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,890–$4,600
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
253 Academy Street, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Studio
1 bath
$1,850–$2,200
Apartment for rent
2d ago
112 Nj 139 Lower Level, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Studio
1 bath
$1,889
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
343A Summit Avenue ##2, Jersey City, NJ 07306
4 beds
1 bath
$2,700
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,825
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
425 Summit Avenue #1575, Jersey City, NJ 07306
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,890–$4,600
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$5,520
$4,930
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
9 Homestead Pl, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Studio
1 bath
$2,125–$2,825
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
251 Beacon Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306
2 beds
1 bath
$1,645
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,150
$1,995
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 21
22h ago
Journal Square apartment for rent in Jersey City
2 beds
1 bath
$2,475
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Journal Square condo for rent in Jersey City
282 Magnolia Avenue #2, Jersey City, NJ 07306
2 beds
1 bath
$2,850
Condo for rent