Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 8, 2026

Average rent in
West Side, Jersey City, NJ

Last updated on January 8, 2026

Last updated on January 8, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in West Side, Jersey City, NJ is $2,375. This is +25%, or $475, higher than the national average.

$4.71

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,375

increased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

48

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in West Side, Jersey City, NJ is $2,375. This is +25%, or $475, higher than the national average.

$4.71

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

83%
17%
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500

Households

69%
31%
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
West Side, Jersey City, NJ

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in West Side, Jersey City, NJ have increased by 3% in the last month and have increased by 3% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
West Side, Jersey City, NJ

The monthly rent for an apartment in West Side, Jersey City, NJ is $2,000. A 1-bedroom apartment in West Side, Jersey City, NJ costs about $1,675 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,950. Houses for rent in West Side, Jersey City, NJ are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,450.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,750

No Change

1%

2 bedroom

$2,200

3%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,700

6%

8%

4 bedroom

$2,995

7%

6%

Studio

$1,996

22%

21%

Studio

Average rent

$1,996

Last 30 days

22%

Last year

21%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,995

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

6%

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.

Compare rent prices in West Side, Jersey City, NJ to other neighborhoods

Median rent prices in West Side, Jersey City, NJ for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bergen Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ.

West Side

Median rent price$2,375
increased by25%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,400
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in West Side, Jersey City, NJ is 1% lower than the median rent in Bergen Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ.

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395 Bergen Ave - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

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395 Bergen Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

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250 Clendenny Ave - Photo 1 of 1

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20 Dales Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

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20 Dales Ave #1, Jersey City, NJ 07306

3 beds

1 bath

$3,000

$1,950

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215 Mallory Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

West Side apartment for rent in Jersey City

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215 Mallory Ave #1, Jersey City, NJ 07304

2 beds

1 bath

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87 Wales Ave #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

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2511 John F Kennedy Boulevard #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

West Side condo for rent in Jersey City

2511 John F Kennedy Blvd

2511 John F Kennedy Boulevard #3, Jersey City, NJ 07304

3 beds

1 bath

$2,250

Condo for rent

Available Mar 1

150 Belmont Avenue #405 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

West Side condo for rent in Jersey City

150 Belmont Avenue #405, Jersey City, NJ 07304

3 beds

1 bath

$2,295

Condo for rent

Available Jun 30