Last updated on July 29, 2026

Average rent in
The Heights, Jersey City, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in The Heights

$2,860/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in The Heights is $2,860 per month as of July 2026. This is 48% above the national average rent, or $930 more per month.

$4.38

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in The Heights

104

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of The Heights rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in The Heights, Jersey City, NJ

Average rent prices in The Heights have increased by 2% 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 The Heights, Jersey City, NJ

Rent prices in The Heights vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in The Heights is $2,857, whereas a house costs $3,550. 1-bedroom apartments in The Heights run $2,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,700.

Listings

Studio

$2,597

2%

8%

1 bedroom

$2,200

3%

18%

2 bedroom

$2,700

2%

9%

3 bedroom

$3,250

2%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,700

2%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$2,597

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

18%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,250

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

The table above reflects average rent prices in The Heights, 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 The Heights, Jersey City, NJ compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in The Heights and Historic Downtown by all bedroom counts and property types.

The Heights

Median rent price$2,860
increased by48%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,500
increased by81%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in The Heights, Jersey City, NJ is 18% lower than the median rent in Historic Downtown, Jersey City, NJ.

Discover rentals in The Heights, Jersey City, NJ

3656-The Hampshire House, LLC - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.2

Excellent

3656-The Hampshire House, LLC

3656 John F Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07307

2 beds

1 bath

$1,850

Apartment for rent

15 Reserve Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

The Heights apartment for rent in Jersey City

MULTI_FAMILY - Jersey City, NJ

15 Reserve Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07307

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

Apartment for rent

1103 Summit Ave #2R - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

The Heights apartment for rent in Jersey City

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 21

379 Liberty Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

The Heights apartment for rent in Jersey City

379 Liberty Ave #1, Jersey City, NJ 07307

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for The Heights, Jersey City, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the The Heights rental market.

How much is rent in The Heights?

The average rent in The Heights is $2,860 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in The Heights?

Average rent prices in The Heights have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does The Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in The Heights is 48% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $930 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in The Heights?

To comfortably afford rent in The Heights, you'd need to earn approximately $114,000/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).

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