Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 2, 2026
Average rent in
Starting Points, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on November 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Jersey City
$2,580/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Jersey City is $2,580 per month as of October 2026. This is 36% above the national average rent, or $680 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Jersey City
231
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 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
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 $2,550, whereas a house costs $3,965. 1-bedroom apartments in Jersey City run $2,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,525.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,450 | - |  13% | |
1 bedroom | $2,350 | - | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $2,550 | - | 22% | |
3 bedroom | $3,100 | - | - | |
4 bedroom | $3,000 | - | 11% |
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 | $2,550 | - | 2% | |
Condos | $2,950 | - | 2% | |
Houses | $3,965 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,450
Last year
13%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,350
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,550
Last year
22%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,100
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last year
11%
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
$2,550
Last year
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,950
Last year
2%
Houses
Average rent
$3,965
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
5d+ ago
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.Condo for rent
Available Oct 14
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
4d ago
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
20 Clendenny Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,700–$2,250
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
4h ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$8,335
Price dropped $991Fees 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
4h ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$8,184
Price dropped $518Fees 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
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$6,994
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
4h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$6,623
Price dropped $730Fees 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
3d ago
70 Central Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
3 beds
2 baths
$4,900–$5,250
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$8,335
Price dropped $991Fees 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
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
Journal Square apartment for rent in Jersey City
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 15
3d ago
Verified
425 Summit Ave #1577, Jersey City, NJ 07306
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,490–$4,150
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
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,470
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
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
Studio
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
4h ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$8,184
Price dropped $518Fees 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
4h ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$8,335
Price dropped $991Fees 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
4h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$6,623
Price dropped $730Fees 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
3d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$3,900
Price dropped $670Fees 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
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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 $2,580 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Jersey City?
Average rent prices in Jersey City have decreased by 1% since last year.
How does Jersey City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Jersey City is 36% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $680 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 $103,000/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).