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Last updated on October 27, 2026
Average rent in
The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on October 27, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in The Waterfront
$4,225/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in The Waterfront is $4,225 per month as of October 2026. This is 122% above the national average rent, or $2,325 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in The Waterfront
69
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of The Waterfront rentals at each price point
Rent trends in The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ
Average rent prices in The Waterfront have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ
Rent prices in The Waterfront vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in The Waterfront is $4,150, whereas a house costs $5,800. 1-bedroom apartments in The Waterfront run $3,859 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $5,012.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,244 | 2% |  3% | |
1 bedroom | $3,860 | 2% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $5,038 | 2% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $5,322 | 4% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $6,875 | 2% | 5% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Financial District | $4,601 | |
Historic Downtown | $4,100 | |
Journal Square | $2,963 | |
Soho | $7,410 | |
The Heights | $2,675 | |
Tribeca | $7,500 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $4,150 | 2% | 6% | |
Condos | $4,600 | 1% | 18% | |
Houses | $5,800 | 333% | 81% |
Studio
Average rent
$3,244
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,860
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$5,038
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,322
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,875
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
Historic Downtown
Average rent
$4,100
Journal Square
Average rent
$2,963
The Heights
Average rent
$2,675
Financial District
Average rent
$4,601
Soho
Average rent
$7,410
Tribeca
Average rent
$7,500
Apartments
Average rent
$4,150
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
Condos
Average rent
$4,600
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
18%
Houses
Average rent
$5,800
Last 30 days
333%
Last year
81%
The table above reflects average rent prices in The Waterfront, 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 Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in The Waterfront and Historic Downtown by all bedroom counts and property types.
The Waterfront
122%higher than the national median
116%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ is 3% higher than the median rent in Historic Downtown, Jersey City, NJ.
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Discover rentals in The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ
5h ago
121 Town Square Pl, Jersey City, NJ 07310
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,955–$8,977
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
444 Washington Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07310
Studio–4 beds
1–3 baths
$3,580–$7,280
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
5d+ ago
234 16th St, Jersey City, NJ 07310
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,050–$6,495
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
The Waterfront townhouse for rent in Jersey City
79 Morris St #2, Jersey City, NJ 07302
2 beds
1 bath
$3,400
Price dropped $200Fees 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.House for rent
21h ago
65 Bay St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,629–$7,073
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 19-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
70 Greene St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,225–$5,388
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
2d ago
Verified
155 Washington St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,889–$5,345
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
5d+ ago
The Waterfront apartment for rent in Jersey City
77 Hudson St #2702, Jersey City, NJ 07302
1 bed
1 bath
$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
4d ago
Verified
131 Dudley St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,403–$5,494
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
4d ago
Verified
198 Van Vorst St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,280–$4,970
Price droppedAdditional 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
1d ago
Verified
444 Washington Blvd #1805, Jersey City, NJ 07310
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,280–$5,800
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
2h ago
Verified
70 Greene St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,225–$5,388
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
1d ago
Verified
444 Washington Blvd #1805, Jersey City, NJ 07310
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,280–$5,800
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
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,180
Price dropped $130Fees 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
$6,360
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
2h ago
Verified
444 Washington Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07310
Studio–4 beds
1–3 baths
$3,580–$7,280
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
4d ago
Verified
131 Dudley St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,403–$5,494
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
4d ago
Verified
198 Van Vorst St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,280–$4,970
Price droppedAdditional 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
2h ago
Verified
444 Washington Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07310
Studio–4 beds
1–3 baths
$3,580–$7,280
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
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,180
Price dropped $130Fees 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
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Frequently asked questions for The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ
Quick answers to common questions about the The Waterfront rental market.
How much is rent in The Waterfront?
The average rent in The Waterfront is $4,225 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in The Waterfront?
Average rent prices in The Waterfront have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
How does The Waterfront rent compare to the national average?
Rent in The Waterfront is 122% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,325 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in The Waterfront?
To comfortably afford rent in The Waterfront, you'd need to earn approximately $169,000/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).