Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 18, 2026
Average rent in
Starting Points, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on September 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Jersey City
$2,515/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Jersey City is $2,515 per month as of September 2026. This is 32% above the national average rent, or $615 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Jersey City
205
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Jersey City rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Starting Points, NJ
Average rent prices in Jersey City have decreased 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
Starting Points, NJ
Rent prices in Jersey City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Jersey City is $2,500, whereas a house costs $3,425. 1-bedroom apartments in Jersey City run $2,395 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,600.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,462 | - |  13% | |
1 bedroom | $2,395 | - | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $2,600 | - | 13% | |
3 bedroom | $3,000 | - | 25% | |
4 bedroom | $3,625 | - | 52% |
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 Starting Points, NJ.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,500 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $3,265 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $3,425 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,462
Last year
13%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,395
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last year
13%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last year
25%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,625
Last year
52%
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 Starting Points, NJ.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,500
Condos
Average rent
$3,265
Houses
Average rent
$3,425
The table above reflects average rent prices in Starting Points, 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 Starting Points, NJ
1d ago
574 Bergen Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
2d ago
139 Prospect St, Jersey City, NJ 07307
1 bed
2 baths
$1,000
Condo for rent
Available Sep 17
5d+ ago
McGinley Square apartment for rent in Jersey City
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395
Apartment for rent
21h ago
114 Glenwood Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800–$2,200
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$10,013
$9,545
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Historic Downtown house for rent in Jersey City
369 3rd St #3, Jersey City, NJ 07302
4 beds
2 baths
$7,250
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$6,994
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$6,470
$6,298
Price drop
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$4,790
$4,302
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
244 Saint Pauls Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
1 bed
1 bath
$1,805–$1,820
Apartment for rent
3d ago
70 Central Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
3 beds
2 baths
$5,900
Apartment for rent
4d ago
9 Homestead Pl, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,125–$6,950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
0 baths
$1,775
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
425 Summit Ave #1578, Jersey City, NJ 07306
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,630–$3,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
25 Rock St #2, Jersey City, NJ 07306
1 bed
1 bath
$1,775
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
425 Summit Ave #1578, Jersey City, NJ 07306
1 bed
1 bath
$2,630
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$4,790
$4,302
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$4,490
$4,160
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$10,013
$9,545
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Starting Points, 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 $2,515 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Jersey City?
Average rent prices in Jersey City have decreased by 2% since last year.
How does Jersey City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Jersey City is 32% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $615 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 $101,000/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).