Average Rent in Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ and Rent Price Trends

Rent price summary for
Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ

As of August 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ is $2,550. This is +28% higher than the national average.

$5.85

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,550

11%

over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

55

for rent on Zumper.com

As of August 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ is $2,550. This is +28% higher than the national average.

$5.85

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

62%

26%

$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

83%

17%

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 comparables in
Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ
The monthly rent for an apartment in Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ is $2,500. A 1-bedroom apartment in Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ costs about $2,550 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,500. Houses for rent in Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,550.


1 bedroom	$2,550	3%	21%
2 bedroom	$2,650	6%	18%
3 bedroom	$3,350	10%	15%
4 bedroom	$4,000	8%	73%
Studio	$2,100	5%	14%

		Comparables
Bergen Lafayette	$2,263
Historic Downtown	$3,500
Mcginley Square	$2,500
The Heights	$2,700
The Waterfront	$4,123
West Side	$2,300


Apartments	$2,500	3%	No Change
Condos	$3,131	22%	No Change
Houses	$2,550	7%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

Last year

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,550

Last 30 days

Last year

21%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

Last year

18%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,350

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

Last year

73%

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.

Compare rent prices in Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ to other neighborhoods

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

Median rent price$2,550

28%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,263

13%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ is 13% higher than the median rent in Bergen Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ.

More data insights and reports

National Rent Report

Canadian Rent Report

Annual Rent Report

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