Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on October 31, 2025

Average rent in
The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ

Last updated on October 31, 2025

Last updated on October 31, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ is $3,900. This is +101%, or $1,955, higher than the national average.

$4.52

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,900

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Total rentals

55

for rent on Zumper.com

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ is $3,900. This is +101%, or $1,955, higher than the national average.

$4.52

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

6%
3%
55%
27%
10%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

78%
22%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

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 price trends in
The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ have decreased by 4% in the last month and have remained the same in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ

The monthly rent for an apartment in The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ is $3,910. A 1-bedroom apartment in The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ costs about $3,775 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $4,966. Houses for rent in The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ are cheaper, with an average monthly cost of $3,550.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$3,765

No Change

8%

2 bedroom

$5,000

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$4,582

1%

9%

4 bedroom

$5,200

3%

32%

Studio

$3,345

3%

8%

Studio

Average rent

$3,345

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,765

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$5,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,582

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,200

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

32%

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.

Compare rent prices in The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ to other neighborhoods

Median rent prices in The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Historic Downtown, Jersey City, NJ.

The Waterfront

Median rent price$3,900
increased by101%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,400
increased by75%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ is 15% higher than the median rent in Historic Downtown, Jersey City, NJ.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

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Apartments for rent in Jersey City

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155 Sussex St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

The Waterfront apartment for rent in Jersey City

155 Sussex St #3, Jersey City, NJ 07302

1 bed

1 bath

$2,100

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Newport Rentals

121 Town Square Pl, Jersey City, NJ 07310

Studio–4 beds

1–2 baths

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145 Grand St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

The Waterfront apartment for rent in Jersey City

145 Grand St #3, Jersey City, NJ 07302

1 bed

1 bath

$2,800

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1d ago

8.7

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Hudson Point

131 Dudley St, Jersey City, NJ 07302

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,003–$4,850

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46m ago

9.9

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Portside Towers

155 Washington St, Jersey City, NJ 07302

1–3 beds

1–3 baths

$3,004–$5,771

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The Gotham - Photo 1 of 1
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21h ago

9.4

Excellent

The Gotham

255 Warren St, Jersey City, NJ 07302

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,375–$5,075

Price drop

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169 Grand St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

The Waterfront apartment for rent in Jersey City

169 Grand St #2, Jersey City, NJ 07302

2 beds

1 bath

$3,500

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16h ago

9.9

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444 Washington Boulevard

444 Washington Blvd #1805, Jersey City, NJ 07310

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,510–$4,560

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