Bedroom count
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Last updated on July 11, 2026
Average rent in
West Side, Jersey City, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on July 11, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in West Side
$2,290/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in West Side is $2,290 per month as of July 2026. This is 17% above the national average rent, or $340 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in West Side
63
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 increased by 2% 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 $3,150. 1-bedroom apartments in West Side run $1,895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,075 | No Change | 25% | |
1 bedroom | $1,895 | No Change | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,250 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,575 | No Change | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $2,800 |  32% | 15% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bergen Lafayette | $2,500 | |
Greenville | $2,300 | |
Historic Downtown | $3,200 | |
Journal Square | $2,825 | |
Mcginley Square | $2,200 | |
The Heights | $2,882 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,250 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,000 | 11% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,150 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,671 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,075
Last year
25%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,575
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
32%
Last year
15%
Bergen Lafayette
Average rent
$2,500
Greenville
Average rent
$2,300
Historic Downtown
Average rent
$3,200
Journal Square
Average rent
$2,825
Mcginley Square
Average rent
$2,200
The Heights
Average rent
$2,882
Apartments
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
11%
Houses
Average rent
$3,150
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,671
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
17%higher than the national median
28%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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Discover rentals in West Side, Jersey City, NJ
2d ago
West Side apartment for rent in Jersey City
198 Delaware Ave #2L, Jersey City, NJ 07306
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
$1,500
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
4d ago
West Side apartment for rent in Jersey City
171 Delaware Ave #11M, Jersey City, NJ 07306
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
West Side apartment for rent in Jersey City
171 Delaware Ave #11, Jersey City, NJ 07306
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 10
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$16,913
$9,520
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
West Side apartment for rent in Jersey City
105 Fairview Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304
4 beds
4.5 baths
$6,000
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
$5,500
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
West Side apartment for rent in Jersey City
41 Dey St #1, Jersey City, NJ 07306
3 beds
3 baths
$5,000
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
9h ago
West Side apartment for rent in Jersey City
115 Fairview Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
Available May 17
2d ago
West Side apartment for rent in Jersey City
198 Delaware Ave #2L, Jersey City, NJ 07306
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
$1,500
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
2d ago
2474 John F Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07304
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,595–$1,995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
West Side apartment for rent in Jersey City
429 Bergen Ave #409, Jersey City, NJ 07304
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
Available May 31
5d+ ago
West Side apartment for rent in Jersey City
317 Union St #A1, Jersey City, NJ 07304
1 bed
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 29
3d ago
West Side apartment for rent in Jersey City
244 Clinton Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304
4 beds
2 baths
$3,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$16,913
$9,520
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
8h ago
West Side apartment for rent in Jersey City
221 Jewett Ave #FL2, Jersey City, NJ 07304
3 beds
1 bath
$2,300
$2,200
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
West Side apartment for rent in Jersey City
198 Delaware Ave #2L, Jersey City, NJ 07306
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
$1,500
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
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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 $2,290 per month as of July 4, 2026.
Is rent up or down in West Side?
Average rent prices in West Side have increased by 2% 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 17% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $340 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).