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Last updated on October 12, 2026
Average rent in
West Side, Jersey City, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on October 12, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in West Side
$2,300/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in West Side is $2,300 per month as of October 2026. This is 21% above the national average rent, or $400 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in West Side
65
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 5% 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 $2,200, whereas a house costs $2,800. 1-bedroom apartments in West Side run $1,750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,045 | 12% | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $1,775 |  6% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $2,100 | 2% | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $2,550 | 3% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,949 | 1% | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bergen Lafayette | $2,435 | |
Greenville | $2,200 | |
Historic Downtown | $4,195 | |
Journal Square | $2,993 | |
Mcginley Square | $2,200 | |
The Heights | $2,800 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,200 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $4,300 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,800 | 12% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,045
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
No Change
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,775
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,550
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,949
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
Bergen Lafayette
Average rent
$2,435
Greenville
Average rent
$2,200
Historic Downtown
Average rent
$4,195
Journal Square
Average rent
$2,993
Mcginley Square
Average rent
$2,200
The Heights
Average rent
$2,800
Apartments
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$4,300
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
12%
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
21%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 6% 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
13 Bentley Ave #1, Jersey City, NJ 07304
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
West Side apartment for rent in Jersey City
167 Clendenny Ave #3LM, Jersey City, NJ 07304
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
West Side apartment for rent in Jersey City
242 Claremont Ave #23M, Jersey City, NJ 07305
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
West Side apartment for rent in Jersey City
242 Grant Ave #1, Jersey City, NJ 07305
3 beds
1 bath
$1,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$8,617
Price dropped $967Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
West Side condo for rent in Jersey City
220 Freeman Ave #1, Jersey City, NJ 07306
3 beds
3 baths
$4,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
4d ago
West Side apartment for rent in Jersey City
220 Freeman Ave #2, Jersey City, NJ 07306
3 beds
2 baths
$4,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
West Side condo for rent in Jersey City
117 Kensington Ave #103, Jersey City, NJ 07304
3 beds
2 baths
$4,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
4d ago
Verified
408 W Side Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,895
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 7
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,895
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 7
2d ago
West Side apartment for rent in Jersey City
147 Lexington Ave #1M, Jersey City, NJ 07304
3 beds
1 bath
$2,650
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,895
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 7
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,895
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 7
4d ago
Verified
408 W Side Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
West Side apartment for rent in Jersey City
3 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$8,617
Price dropped $967Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
West Side apartment for rent in Jersey City
275 Harrison Ave #C3, Jersey City, NJ 07304
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
Price dropped $200Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
West Side apartment for rent in Jersey City
244 Clinton Ave #1, Jersey City, NJ 07304
4 beds
2 baths
$2,900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
West Side apartment for rent in Jersey City
4 beds
1 bath
$2,900
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 9
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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 $2,300 per month as of October 10, 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 5% since last year.
How does West Side rent compare to the national average?
Rent in West Side is 21% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 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).