Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 30, 2025
Last updated on October 30, 2025
Last updated on October 30, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ is $2,850. This is +47%, or $905, higher than the national average.
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As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ is $2,850. This is +47%, or $905, 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 3% in the last month and have increased by 19% 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 $2,850. A 1-bedroom apartment in Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ costs about $3,456 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,500. Houses for rent in Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ are cheaper, with an average monthly cost of $2,700.
| Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $3,150 | 1% | 28% | |
| 2 bedroom | $2,525 | 3% | 6% | |
| 3 bedroom | $3,500 | 4% | 7% | |
| 4 bedroom | $3,200 | 10% | 84% | |
| Studio | $2,556 | 3% | 37% | 
| Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bergen Lafayette | $2,400 | |
| Historic Downtown | $3,400 | |
| Mcginley Square | $2,200 | |
| The Heights | $2,600 | |
| The Waterfront | $3,900 | |
| West Side | $2,200 | 
| Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartments | $2,850 | No Change | No Change | |
| Condos | $3,170 | 26% | No Change | |
| Houses | $2,700 | 4% | No Change | 
Studio
Average rent
$2,556
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
37%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,150
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
28%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,525
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
84%
Bergen Lafayette
Average rent
$2,400
Historic Downtown
Average rent
$3,400
Mcginley Square
Average rent
$2,200
The Heights
Average rent
$2,600
The Waterfront
Average rent
$3,900
West Side
Average rent
$2,200
Apartments
Average rent
$2,850
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$3,170
Last 30 days
26%
Houses
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
4%
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 19% higher than the median rent in Bergen Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ.
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251 Beacon Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
2 beds
1 bath
$1,867
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5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,867
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2d ago
Journal Square apartment for rent in Jersey City
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2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
$2,000
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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
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5d+ ago
Journal Square house for rent in Jersey City
22 Liberty Ave #1B, Jersey City, NJ 07306
2 beds
2 baths
$2,600
$2,100
Price drop
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5d+ ago
Journal Square apartment for rent in Jersey City
36 Spruce St #2, Jersey City, NJ 07306
3 beds
1 bath
$2,300
$2,100
Price drop
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
$2,150
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Journal Square apartment for rent in Jersey City
3 beds
1 bath
$2,150
Apartment for rent
1d ago
36 Journal Sq, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,200–$6,100
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2950 John F Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,000–$6,500
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$5,400
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
Journal Square apartment for rent in Jersey City
32 Oakland Ave #1409, Jersey City, NJ 07306
2 beds
2 baths
$4,500
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Journal Square apartment for rent in Jersey City
36 Journal Square Plz, Jersey City, NJ 07306
2 beds
3 baths
$4,443
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Journal Square condo for rent in Jersey City
241 St Pauls Ave #2-2, Jersey City, NJ 07306
2 beds
2 baths
$4,150
Condo for rent
Available Oct 22
5d+ ago
Journal Square condo for rent in Jersey City
241 St Pauls Ave #1-2, Jersey City, NJ 07306
2 beds
2 baths
$4,100
Condo for rent
Available Oct 22
1d ago
36 Journal Sq, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,200–$6,100
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
253 Academy St, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Studio
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
56 Cottage St, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,000–$3,575
Condo for rent
2d ago
Journal Square apartment for rent in Jersey City
118 Corbin Ave #B1, Jersey City, NJ 07306
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
$2,000
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
3d ago
9 Homestead Pl, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,125–$6,950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Journal Square condo for rent in Jersey City
241 St Pauls Ave #2-3, Jersey City, NJ 07306
3 beds
2 baths
$5,200
Condo for rent
Available Oct 22
5d+ ago
Journal Square condo for rent in Jersey City
241 St Pauls Ave #1-1, Jersey City, NJ 07306
1 bed
1 bath
$2,800
Condo for rent
Available Oct 22
5d+ ago
Journal Square condo for rent in Jersey City
241 St Pauls Ave #2-1, Jersey City, NJ 07306
1 bed
1 bath
$2,850
Condo for rent
Available Oct 22
1d ago
Verified
425 Summit Ave #1575, Jersey City, NJ 07306
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,160–$3,420
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,825
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
174 Tonnelle Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07307
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
Apartment for rent
2d ago
96 Tuers Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
2 beds
2 baths
$3,200–$3,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,867
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
2d ago
343A Summit Avenue ##2, Jersey City, NJ 07306
4 beds
1 bath
$2,700
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
2d ago
20 Tonnele Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
425 Summit Ave #1575, Jersey City, NJ 07306
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,160–$3,420
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Journal Square apartment for rent in Jersey City
10 Huron Ave #2B, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Studio
1 bath
$1,885
Apartment for rent
15h ago
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11 Jones Pl #2, Jersey City, NJ 07306
1 bed
1 bath
$2,250
Apartment for rent
1d ago
36 Journal Sq, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$3,425–$4,275
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
253 Academy St, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Studio
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
56 Cottage St, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,000–$2,350
Condo for rent
2d ago
20 Tonnele Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Journal Square apartment for rent in Jersey City
118 Corbin Ave #B1, Jersey City, NJ 07306
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
$2,000
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1