Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 4, 2026
Average rent in
New Jersey City University, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on November 4, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Jersey City
$2,250/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Jersey City is $2,250 per month as of October 2026. This is 18% above the national average rent, or $350 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Jersey City
213
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Jersey City rentals at each price point
Rent trends in New Jersey City University, NJ
Average rent prices in Jersey City have increased by 7% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
New Jersey City University, NJ
Rent prices in Jersey City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Jersey City is $2,250, whereas a house costs $2,425. 1-bedroom apartments in Jersey City run $1,875 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,095.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,197 | - | 16% | |
1 bedroom | $1,897 | - |  10% | |
2 bedroom | $2,100 | - | 15% | |
3 bedroom | $2,500 | - | 14% | |
4 bedroom | $2,999 | - | - |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in New Jersey City University, NJ.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,250 | - | 19% | |
Condos | $2,500 | - | - | |
Houses | $2,425 | - | 22% | |
Rooms | $1,450 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,197
Last year
16%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,897
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last year
15%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last year
14%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,999
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in New Jersey City University, NJ.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,250
Last year
19%
Condos
Average rent
$2,500
Houses
Average rent
$2,425
Last year
22%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,450
The table above reflects average rent prices in New Jersey City University, 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.
Discover rentals in New Jersey City University, NJ
5d+ ago
McGinley Square apartment for rent in Jersey City
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395
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
117 Bostwick Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305
2 beds
1 bath
$1,480–$1,956
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
Greenville apartment for rent in Jersey City
1760 John F Kennedy Blvd #B1M, Jersey City, NJ 07305
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
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 28
5d+ ago
Hackensack River Waterfront apartment for rent in Jersey City
171 Martin Luther King Jr Dr #32M, Jersey City, NJ 07305
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
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 30
1d ago
26 University Place Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07305
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,095–$3,715
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
8h ago
23 University Place Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07305
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,217–$3,495
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
176 W Side Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,250–$3,995
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
1d ago
187 Culver Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,450–$3,100
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
19h 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 Nov 4
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
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795
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 6
56m ago
Hackensack River Waterfront apartment for rent in Jersey City
120 Mallory Ave #3, Jersey City, NJ 07304
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
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
Available Oct 29
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
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795
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 6
56m ago
Hackensack River Waterfront apartment for rent in Jersey City
120 Mallory Ave #3, Jersey City, NJ 07304
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
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
Available Oct 29
4d ago
Hackensack River Waterfront condo for rent in Jersey City
120 Mallory Ave #2, Jersey City, NJ 07304
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995
Price dropped $500Fees 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 31
5d+ ago
Verified
304 Fulton Ave #2, Jersey City, NJ 07305
3 beds
1 bath
$2,675
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 Nov 15
19h 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 Nov 4
56m ago
Hackensack River Waterfront apartment for rent in Jersey City
120 Mallory Ave #3, Jersey City, NJ 07304
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
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
Available Oct 29
9h ago
Greenville house for rent in Jersey City
82 Mcadoo Ave #FULL, Jersey City, NJ 07305
1 bed
2 baths
$2,150
Price dropped $250Fees 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.House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for New Jersey City University, NJ
Quick answers to common questions about the Jersey City rental market.
How much is rent in Jersey City?
The average rent in Jersey City is $2,250 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Jersey City?
Average rent prices in Jersey City have increased by 7% since last year.
How does Jersey City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Jersey City is 18% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $350 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Jersey City?
To comfortably afford rent in Jersey City, you'd need to earn approximately $90,000/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).