Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
North Bergen, NJ

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where North Bergen rent stands today

    North Bergen, NJ rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,800/month. Month over month, rents have cooled by 1.7%, reflecting a recent softening in the market.

  • Compared to national trends

    North Bergen runs 47.4% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a pricier market with 111 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in North Bergen rent for around $2,208/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,428/month, 2-bedrooms for $3,247/month, 3-bedrooms for $3,000/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $3,999/month. The bedroom tiers reflect a broad range of rental options.

Median rent

Median rent in North Bergen

$2,800/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in North Bergen is $2,800 per month as of October 2026. This is 47% above the national average rent, or $900 more per month.

$4.65

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in North Bergen

111

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of North Bergen rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in North Bergen, NJ

Average rent prices in North Bergen have decreased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in North Bergen, NJ

Rent prices in North Bergen vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in North Bergen is $2,750, whereas a house costs $3,450. 1-bedroom apartments in North Bergen run $2,455 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,127.

Listings

Studio

$2,207

1%

15%

1 bedroom

$2,427

No Change

6%

2 bedroom

$3,247

No Change

1%

3 bedroom

$3,000

3%

No Change

4 bedroom

$3,999

No Change

19%

Studio

Average rent

$2,207

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

15%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,427

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,247

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,999

Last year

19%

The table above reflects average rent prices in North Bergen, 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.

How does rent in North Bergen, NJ compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in North Bergen and Belleville by all bedroom counts and property types.

North Bergen

Median rent price$2,800
increased by47%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,400
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in North Bergen, NJ is 17% higher than the median rent in Belleville, NJ.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Belleville

$2,400

increased by4%
Last year
Clifton

$2,500

decreased by9%
Last year
Fort Lee

$3,132

decreased by2%
Last year
Garfield

$2,200

increased by2%
Last year
Hackensack

$2,591

increased by6%
Last year
Hoboken

$3,900

increased by2%
Last year

Discover rentals in North Bergen, NJ

6245 Kennedy Blvd #REAR - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in North Bergen

Rentals/Res, North Bergen, NJ

6245 Kennedy Blvd #REAR, North Bergen, NJ 07047

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

Price dropped $100Fees 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.
9103 Bergenwood Ave #2R - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in North Bergen

Residential Rental, Colonial, North Bergen, NJ

9103 Bergenwood Ave #2R, North Bergen, NJ 07047

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

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.
9103 Bergenwood Ave #2L - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in North Bergen

Residential Rental, Colonial, North Bergen, NJ

9103 Bergenwood Ave #2L, North Bergen, NJ 07047

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

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.
1202 13th St #302 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in North Bergen

Residential Lease, North Bergen, NJ

1202 13th St #302, North Bergen, NJ 07047

2 beds

1 bath

$2,150

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.

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Frequently asked questions for North Bergen, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the North Bergen rental market.

How much is rent in North Bergen?

The average rent in North Bergen is $2,800 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in North Bergen?

Average rent prices in North Bergen have decreased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does North Bergen rent compare to the national average?

Rent in North Bergen is 47% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $900 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in North Bergen?

To comfortably afford rent in North Bergen, you'd need to earn approximately $112,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in North Bergen?

November offers the lowest rents in North Bergen, running about 4.9% below September prices, which tend to be the highest of the year.

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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