Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 22, 2026

Average rent in
West Side, Jersey City, NJ

Last updated on February 22, 2026

Last updated on February 22, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in West Side, Jersey City, NJ is $2,299. This is +21%, or $399, higher than the national average.

$4.18

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,299

increased by5%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

52

for rent on Zumper.com

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in West Side, Jersey City, NJ is $2,299. This is +21%, or $399, higher than the national average.

$4.18

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

6%
81%
13%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$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 remained the same in the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $2,250. A 1-bedroom apartment in West Side, Jersey City, NJ costs about $1,700 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,250. Houses for rent in West Side, Jersey City, NJ are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,500.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,750

2%

3%

2 bedroom

$2,300

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$2,400

12%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,995

18%

4%

Studio

$2,050

4%

24%

Studio

Average rent

$2,050

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

24%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,995

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

4%

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$2,299
increased by21%

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 4% lower than the median rent in Bergen Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ.

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32 Lewis Ave #1, Jersey City, NJ 07306

2 beds

1 bath

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