Bedroom count
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Last updated on March 15, 2026
Last updated on March 15, 2026
Last updated on March 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ is $2,700. This is +42%, or $799, higher than the national average.
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As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ is $2,700. This is +42%, or $799, 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 1% in the last month and have increased by 13% 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 $2,722. A 1-bedroom apartment in Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ costs about $3,095 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,250. Houses for rent in Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ are cheaper, with an average monthly cost of $2,600.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,937 | 4% | 30% | |
2 bedroom | $3,250 | 1% | 21% | |
3 bedroom | $5,500 | 3% | 41% | |
4 bedroom | $5,600 | 3% | 140% | |
Studio | $2,375 | 1% | 17% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Bergen Lafayette | $2,395 | |
Historic Downtown | $3,475 | |
Mcginley Square | $2,200 | |
The Heights | $2,880 | |
The Waterfront | $3,842 | |
West Side | $2,250 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,722 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,057 | 9% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,600 | 9% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,375
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
17%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,937
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
30%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,250
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
21%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,500
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
41%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,600
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
140%
Bergen Lafayette
Average rent
$2,395
Historic Downtown
Average rent
$3,475
Mcginley Square
Average rent
$2,200
The Heights
Average rent
$2,880
The Waterfront
Average rent
$3,842
West Side
Average rent
$2,250
Apartments
Average rent
$2,722
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$3,057
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
9%
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 13% higher than the median rent in Bergen Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ.
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19h ago
244 Saint Pauls Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
1 bed
1 bath
$1,465–$1,525
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Journal Square house for rent in Jersey City
52 Broadway #7, Jersey City, NJ 07306
1 bed
1 bath
$1,575
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4d ago
Journal Square apartment for rent in Jersey City
151 Sip Ave #38, Jersey City, NJ 07306
1 bed
1 bath
$1,846
Apartment for rent
4d ago
145 Chestnut Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
3 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Journal Square condo for rent in Jersey City
108 Waldo Ave #1D, Jersey City, NJ 07306
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Condo for rent
4d ago
174 Tonnelle Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07307
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Journal Square apartment for rent in Jersey City
934 Pavonia Ave #5M, Jersey City, NJ 07306
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Journal Square apartment for rent in Jersey City
30 Broadway #4, Jersey City, NJ 07306
3 beds
1 bath
$2,300
Apartment for rent
6h ago
36 Journal Sq, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,260–$6,195
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
2d ago
Verified
425 Summit Ave #1575, Jersey City, NJ 07306
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,510–$5,320
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
43 Cottage St, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,300–$5,050
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Journal Square apartment for rent in Jersey City
1 bed
1 bath
$3,470
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Journal Square apartment for rent in Jersey City
1 bed
1 bath
$3,435
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
$3,060
Condo for rent
Available Feb 16
5d+ ago
Journal Square condo for rent in Jersey City
241 St Pauls Ave #1-1, Jersey City, NJ 07306
1 bed
1 bath
$3,055
Condo for rent
Available Feb 16
1d ago
9 Homestead Pl, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,125–$6,950
Apartment for rent
6h ago
36 Journal Sq, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,260–$6,195
Apartment for rent
19h ago
244 Saint Pauls Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
1 bed
1 bath
$1,465–$1,525
Apartment for rent
1d ago
253 Academy St, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Studio
1 bath
$2,000–$2,200
Apartment for rent
2d ago
26 Van Reipen Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,400–$2,850
Apartment for rent
3d ago
56 Cottage St, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,150–$3,350
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Journal Square apartment for rent in Jersey City
934 Pavonia Ave #5M, Jersey City, NJ 07306
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
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
$6,030
Condo for rent
Available Feb 16
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
1h ago
96 Tuers Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,400–$3,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,825
Apartment for rent
4d ago
174 Tonnelle Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07307
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
425 Summit Ave #1575, Jersey City, NJ 07306
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,510–$5,320
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
253 Academy St, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Studio
1 bath
$2,000–$2,200
Apartment for rent
2d ago
26 Van Reipen Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,400–$2,850
Apartment for rent
3d ago
308 Academy St, Jersey City, NJ 07306
1 bed
1 bath
$2,525–$2,625
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,825
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
425 Summit Ave #1575, Jersey City, NJ 07306
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,510–$5,320
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$6,120
$4,870
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
9 Homestead Pl, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Studio
1 bath
$2,125–$2,825
Apartment for rent
1h ago
96 Tuers Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
1 bed
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
1d ago
253 Academy St, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Studio
1 bath
$2,000–$2,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Journal Square apartment for rent in Jersey City
3 beds
2 baths
$3,700
Apartment for rent
2d ago
26 Van Reipen Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
1 bed
1 bath
$2,650
Apartment for rent