Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Saint Peter's College, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Jersey City

$2,600/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Jersey City is $2,600 per month as of October 2026. This is 37% above the national average rent, or $700 more per month.

$4.81

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Jersey City

252

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Jersey City rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Saint Peter's College, NJ

Average rent prices in Jersey City have increased by 1% 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 Saint Peter's College, NJ

Rent prices in Jersey City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Jersey City is $2,600, whereas a house costs $3,965. 1-bedroom apartments in Jersey City run $2,384 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,700.

Listings

Studio

$2,450

-

13%

1 bedroom

$2,350

-

8%

2 bedroom

$2,750

-

16%

3 bedroom

$3,100

-

-

4 bedroom

$3,000

-

11%

Studio

Average rent

$2,450

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last year

11%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Saint Peter's College, 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 Saint Peter's College, NJ

139 Prospect St, Unit N/A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.4

Very good

139 Prospect St, Unit N/A

139 Prospect St, Jersey City, NJ 07307

1 bed

2 baths

$1,000

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.
654 Bergen Ave - Photo 1 of 1

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.
145 Kensington Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.7

Very good

145 Kensington Avenue

145 Kensington Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304

1 bed

1 bath

$1,425

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.
201 Clinton Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

West Side apartment for rent in Jersey City

Rental, Jersey City, NJ

201 Clinton Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304

1 bed

1 bath

$1,550

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Saint Peter's College, 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 $2,600 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Jersey City?

Average rent prices in Jersey City have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Jersey City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Jersey City is 37% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $700 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 $104,000/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).

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