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Last updated on August 28, 2026
Average rent in
West Side, Jersey City, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on August 28, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in West Side
$2,297/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in West Side is $2,297 per month as of August 2026. This is 19% above the national average rent, or $372 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in West Side
72
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of West Side rentals at each price point
Rent trends in West Side, Jersey City, NJ
Average rent prices in West Side have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% 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
West Side, Jersey City, NJ
Rent prices in West Side vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in West Side is $2,250, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in West Side run $1,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,250.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,999 |  6% | 10% | |
1 bedroom | $1,825 | 1% | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $2,275 | 1% | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $2,575 | 1% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $3,000 | 17% | 17% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bergen Lafayette | $2,495 | |
Greenville | $2,200 | |
Historic Downtown | $3,375 | |
Journal Square | $2,800 | |
Mcginley Square | $2,180 | |
The Heights | $2,860 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,250 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,600 | 7% | 64% | |
Houses | $3,200 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,247 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,999
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
10%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,825
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,275
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,575
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
17%
Last year
17%
Bergen Lafayette
Average rent
$2,495
Greenville
Average rent
$2,200
Historic Downtown
Average rent
$3,375
Journal Square
Average rent
$2,800
Mcginley Square
Average rent
$2,180
The Heights
Average rent
$2,860
Apartments
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
64%
Houses
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,247
Last 30 days
No Change
The table above reflects average rent prices in West Side, 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 West Side, Jersey City, NJ compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in West Side and Bergen Lafayette by all bedroom counts and property types.
West Side
19%higher than the national median
30%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in West Side, Jersey City, NJ is 8% lower than the median rent in Bergen Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ.
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5d+ ago
West Side apartment for rent in Jersey City
242 Claremont Ave #23, Jersey City, NJ 07305
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 24
5d+ ago
West Side apartment for rent in Jersey City
242 Claremont Ave #23M, Jersey City, NJ 07305
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
West Side apartment for rent in Jersey City
242 Claremont Ave #35M, Jersey City, NJ 07305
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
West Side apartment for rent in Jersey City
241 Duncan Ave #5, Jersey City, NJ 07306
2 beds
1 bath
$2,050
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 5
5d+ ago
West Side apartment for rent in Jersey City
347 Union St, Jersey City, NJ 07304
3 beds
1 bath
$23,000
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$10,013
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
West Side condo for rent in Jersey City
41 Bentley Ave #1, Jersey City, NJ 07304
3 beds
3.5 baths
$4,800
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
West Side apartment for rent in Jersey City
29 Wallis Ave #2, Jersey City, NJ 07306
3 beds
2 baths
$4,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
408 W Side Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305
4 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
West Side apartment for rent in Jersey City
1 bed
1 bath
$2,050
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
2474 John F Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07304
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
West Side apartment for rent in Jersey City
41 Van Wagenen Ave #3LM, Jersey City, NJ 07306
2 beds
2 baths
$2,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
408 W Side Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305
4 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
West Side apartment for rent in Jersey City
244 Clinton Ave #1, Jersey City, NJ 07304
4 beds
2 baths
$3,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
West Side apartment for rent in Jersey City
154 Belmont Ave #104, Jersey City, NJ 07304
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 31
5d+ ago
West Side apartment for rent in Jersey City
247 Clendenny Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304
4 beds
2 baths
$2,999
Apartment for rent
18h ago
West Side apartment for rent in Jersey City
314 Duncan Ave #B, Jersey City, NJ 07306
4 beds
2 baths
$2,950
Apartment for rent
2d ago
West Side apartment for rent in Jersey City
107 Oxford Ave #1, Jersey City, NJ 07304
3 beds
2 baths
$2,650
Apartment for rent
2d ago
West Side apartment for rent in Jersey City
4 beds
1 bath
$3,200
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 25
4d ago
165 Clendenny Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Condo for rent
Available Aug 28
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Frequently asked questions for West Side, Jersey City, NJ
Quick answers to common questions about the West Side rental market.
How much is rent in West Side?
The average rent in West Side is $2,297 per month as of August 22, 2026.
Is rent up or down in West Side?
Average rent prices in West Side have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does West Side rent compare to the national average?
Rent in West Side is 19% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $372 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in West Side?
To comfortably afford rent in West Side, you'd need to earn approximately $92,000/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).