Bedroom count
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Last updated on June 25, 2026
Average rent in
New Jersey City University, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on June 25, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Jersey City
$2,345/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Jersey City is $2,345 per month as of June 2026. This is 20% above the national average rent, or $395 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Jersey City
158
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 decreased by 3% 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 $2,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Jersey City run $2,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,250.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,999 | - | 4% | |
1 bedroom | $2,000 | - | 15% | |
2 bedroom | $2,250 | - | 17% | |
3 bedroom | $2,550 | - |  24% | |
4 bedroom | $2,975 | - | - |
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 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $2,800 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $2,600 | - | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,671 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,999
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last year
15%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,250
Last year
17%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,550
Last year
24%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,975
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
Condos
Average rent
$2,800
Houses
Average rent
$2,600
Rooms
Average rent
$1,671
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
7h ago
239 Danforth Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,095–$1,475
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
McGinley Square apartment for rent in Jersey City
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395
Apartment for rent
1d ago
151 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Jersey City, NJ 07305
2 beds
1 bath
$1,507
Apartment for rent
11h ago
117 Bostwick Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305
2 beds
1 bath
$1,520–$1,996
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$8,937
$8,186
Price drop
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
11h ago
26 University Place Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07305
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,025–$3,795
Apartment for rent
11h ago
23 University Place Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07305
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,060–$3,550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
6h ago
Bergen - Lafayette apartment for rent in Jersey City
739 Garfield Ave #2AM, Jersey City, NJ 07305
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Greenville apartment for rent in Jersey City
31 Van Nostrand Ave #1M, Jersey City, NJ 07305
3 beds
1 bath
$2,300
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Hackensack River Waterfront apartment for rent in Jersey City
132 Mallory Ave #307M, Jersey City, NJ 07304
1 bed
1 bath
$2,350
Apartment for rent
2d ago
40 Walnut St, Jersey City, NJ 07305
2 beds
2 baths
$3,100
House for rent
Available Jun 25
5d+ ago
West Side apartment for rent in Jersey City
429 Bergen Ave #504, Jersey City, NJ 07304
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
$2,000
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available May 20
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
Greenville apartment for rent in Jersey City
3 beds
1 bath
$2,695
$2,550
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
Verified
304 Fulton Ave #2, Jersey City, NJ 07305
3 beds
1 bath
$2,675
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 15
22h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$8,937
$8,186
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Greenville apartment for rent in Jersey City
1810 John F Kennedy Blvd #2, Jersey City, NJ 07305
2 beds
2 baths
$1,890
Apartment 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 $2,345 per month as of June 20, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Jersey City?
Average rent prices in Jersey City have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Jersey City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Jersey City is 20% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $395 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 $94,000/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).