Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 7, 2026
Average rent in
New Jersey City University, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on September 7, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Jersey City
$2,287/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Jersey City is $2,287 per month as of September 2026. This is 20% above the national average rent, or $387 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Jersey City
192
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 2% 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 $3,050. 1-bedroom apartments in Jersey City run $1,895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,022 | - | 4% | |
1 bedroom | $1,895 | - |  9% | |
2 bedroom | $2,116 | - | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $2,550 | - | - | |
4 bedroom | $2,800 | - | - |
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 | $2,750 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $3,050 | - | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,022
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,895
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,116
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,550
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
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
$2,750
Houses
Average rent
$3,050
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
Apartment for rent
4d ago
117 Bostwick Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305
2 beds
1 bath
$1,480–$1,956
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Greenville apartment for rent in Jersey City
122 Wade St #3M, Jersey City, NJ 07305
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Bergen - Lafayette apartment for rent in Jersey City
20 Seidler St #3, Jersey City, NJ 07304
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$6,994
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Bergen - Lafayette apartment for rent in Jersey City
9 Minerva St #2, Jersey City, NJ 07304
3 beds
2 baths
$4,700
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
$4,800
$4,400
Price drop
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Bergen - Lafayette apartment for rent in Jersey City
9 Minerva St #1, Jersey City, NJ 07304
3 beds
2 baths
$4,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
408 W Side Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305
4 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
West Side apartment for rent in Jersey City
1 bed
1 bath
$2,050
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5h ago
26 University Place Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07305
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,050–$3,795
Apartment for rent
8h ago
23 University Place Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07305
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,995–$3,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
408 W Side Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305
4 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Greenville condo for rent in Jersey City
196 Danforth Ave #BACK, Jersey City, NJ 07305
Studio
1 bath
$1,849
Condo for rent
Available Sep 5
5d+ ago
Greenville apartment for rent in Jersey City
3 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
2d ago
West Side apartment for rent in Jersey City
2309 John F Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07304
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
304 Fulton Ave #2, Jersey City, NJ 07305
3 beds
1 bath
$2,675
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 15
5d+ ago
Verified
408 W Side Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305
4 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
1d ago
151 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Jersey City, NJ 07305
2 beds
1 bath
$2,133
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Greenville apartment for rent in Jersey City
8 Van Nostrand Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,800
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 $2,287 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Jersey City?
Average rent prices in Jersey City have increased by 2% 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 $387 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 $91,000/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).