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Last updated on October 27, 2026
Average rent in
The Heights, Jersey City, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on October 27, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in The Heights
$2,675/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in The Heights is $2,675 per month as of October 2026. This is 41% above the national average rent, or $775 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in The Heights
135
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of The Heights rentals at each price point
Rent trends in The Heights, Jersey City, NJ
Average rent prices in The Heights have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $2,650, whereas a house costs $2,975. 1-bedroom apartments in The Heights run $2,275 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,499.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,547 |  2% | 34% | |
1 bedroom | $2,200 | No Change | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $2,474 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $3,100 | 3% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $4,037 | 4% | 12% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Historic Downtown | $4,100 | |
Journal Square | $2,963 | |
Mcginley Square | $2,160 | |
The Waterfront | $4,225 | |
Upper West Side | $5,497 | |
West Side | $2,300 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,650 | 3% | 4% | |
Condos | $2,800 | 9% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,975 | 7% | 14% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,547
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
34%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,474
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,037
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
12%
Historic Downtown
Average rent
$4,100
Journal Square
Average rent
$2,963
Mcginley Square
Average rent
$2,160
The Waterfront
Average rent
$4,225
West Side
Average rent
$2,300
Upper West Side
Average rent
$5,497
Apartments
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
Condos
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$2,975
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
14%
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
41%higher than the national median
116%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in The Heights, Jersey City, NJ is 35% lower than the median rent in Historic Downtown, Jersey City, NJ.
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5d+ ago
The Heights apartment for rent in Jersey City
99 Columbia Ave #1, Jersey City, NJ 07307
Studio
0 baths
$300
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
7h ago
139 Prospect St, Jersey City, NJ 07307
1 bed
2 baths
$1,000
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.Condo for rent
Available Oct 14
3d ago
151 Beach St, Jersey City, NJ 07307
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
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.Condo for rent
Available Oct 14
5h ago
160 Thorne St, Jersey City, NJ 07307
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
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
The Heights condo for rent in Jersey City
129 Poplar St #1, Jersey City, NJ 07307
3 beds
3 baths
$6,000
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.Condo for rent
4d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$5,623
Price dropped $254Fees 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
The Heights apartment for rent in Jersey City
125 Collard St #1, Jersey City, NJ 07306
3 beds
3 baths
$5,100
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
5d+ ago
The Heights apartment for rent in Jersey City
231 Hancock Ave #2, Jersey City, NJ 07307
3 beds
2 baths
$4,950
Price dropped $550Fees 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
4d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$5,623
Price dropped $254Fees 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
70 Central Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
3 beds
2 baths
$4,900–$5,250
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
7h ago
136 Oakland Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$2,620–$4,075
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
110 Hoboken Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07310
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,755–$6,225
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 15-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$3,324
Price dropped $104Fees 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
4d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,845
Price dropped $355Fees 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
2d ago
110 Hoboken Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07310
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,755–$6,225
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 15-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
7h ago
136 Oakland Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$2,620–$4,075
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
4d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$5,623
Price dropped $254Fees 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
Studio
1 bath
$3,324
Price dropped $104Fees 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
1 bath
$4,898
Price dropped $101Fees 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
4d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,845
Price dropped $355Fees 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
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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 $2,675 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in The Heights?
Average rent prices in The Heights have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.
How does The Heights rent compare to the national average?
Rent in The Heights is 41% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $775 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 $107,000/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).