Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 27, 2026
Average rent in
Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on October 27, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Journal Square
$2,963/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Journal Square is $2,963 per month as of October 2026. This is 56% above the national average rent, or $1,063 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Journal Square
81
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 6% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $2,925. 1-bedroom apartments in Journal Square run $3,006 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,282.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,546 | 1% | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $3,000 | 1% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $4,292 | 10% | 59% | |
3 bedroom | $4,200 | No Change | 20% | |
4 bedroom | $3,000 |  4% | 11% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bergen Lafayette | $2,405 | |
Historic Downtown | $4,100 | |
Mcginley Square | $2,160 | |
The Heights | $2,675 | |
The Waterfront | $4,225 | |
West Side | $2,300 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,925 | 6% | 3% | |
Condos | $3,350 | 8% | 18% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,546
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,292
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
59%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,200
Last year
20%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
11%
Bergen Lafayette
Average rent
$2,405
Historic Downtown
Average rent
$4,100
Mcginley Square
Average rent
$2,160
The Heights
Average rent
$2,675
The Waterfront
Average rent
$4,225
West Side
Average rent
$2,300
Apartments
Average rent
$2,925
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
3%
Condos
Average rent
$3,350
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
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.
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
56%higher than the national median
27%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ is 23% higher than the median rent in Bergen Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ.
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Discover rentals in Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ
5d+ ago
Journal Square apartment for rent in Jersey City
165 Hopkins AveApartment 3 #03, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Studio
1 bath
$1,595
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 Nov 1
5d+ ago
190 190 Academy St - Nest Micro Apartments, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Studio
1 bath
$1,645–$1,775
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
244 Saint Pauls Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
1 bed
1 bath
$1,725–$1,740
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
Journal Square apartment for rent in Jersey City
122 Corbin Ave #401M, Jersey City, NJ 07306
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
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 21
15h ago
36 Journal Sq, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,295–$6,195
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.Apartment for rent
4d ago
15 Central Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,550–$4,750
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
Journal Square apartment for rent in Jersey City
1 bed
1 bath
$3,845
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
Journal Square condo for rent in Jersey City
241 St Pauls Ave #2-1, Jersey City, NJ 07306
1 bed
1 bath
$3,450
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 Sep 27
5d+ ago
Journal Square apartment for rent in Jersey City
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795
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 15
5h ago
9 Homestead Pl, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,400–$5,250
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
15h ago
36 Journal Sq, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,295–$6,195
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.Apartment for rent
21h ago
56 Cottage St, Jersey City, NJ 07306
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,750–$3,450
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
1d ago
Verified
425 Summit Ave #1577, Jersey City, NJ 07306
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,750–$4,020
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
2d ago
253 Academy St, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Studio
1 bath
$2,200
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$4,350
Price dropped $220Fees 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
308 Academy St, Jersey City, NJ 07306
1 bed
1 bath
$2,625
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
$4,350
Price dropped $220Fees 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
21h ago
56 Cottage St, Jersey City, NJ 07306
2 beds
1 bath
$3,450
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
1d ago
2801 John F Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,800–$2,100
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
1d ago
Journal Square apartment for rent in Jersey City
28 Van Reipen Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
1 bed
1 bath
$2,600
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 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 $2,963 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Journal Square?
Average rent prices in Journal Square have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
How does Journal Square rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Journal Square is 56% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,063 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 $119,000/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).