Last updated on June 15, 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 to month, rent increased 3.6%.

  • North Bergen runs roughly 1.4 times the national median of $1,950/month. This positions the city as a moderately priced market relative to the national median.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in North Bergen rent for about $2,000/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,467/month, and 2-bedrooms for $3,235/month. Larger units like 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms range from $3,200 to $3,500/month, offering a wide range of options for renters.

Median rent

Median rent in North Bergen

$2,800/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in North Bergen is $2,800 per month as of June 2026. This is 44% above the national average rent, or $850 more per month.

$4.23

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in North Bergen

100

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $2,755, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in North Bergen run $2,460 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,070.

Listings

Studio

$2,000

No Change

6%

1 bedroom

$2,467

No Change

4%

2 bedroom

$3,235

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$3,200

15%

3%

4 bedroom

$3,500

3%

21%

Studio

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,467

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,235

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

21%

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 by44%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,300
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in North Bergen, NJ is 22% higher than the median rent in Belleville, NJ.

Discover rentals in North Bergen, NJ

325 79th St #26 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in North Bergen

Multi-level, Shared - North Bergen, NJ

325 79th St #26, North Bergen, NJ 07047

1 bed

1 bath

$1,150

Apartment for rent

8820 2nd Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in North Bergen

MULTI_FAMILY - North Bergen, NJ

8820 2nd Ave, North Bergen, NJ 07047

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

Apartment for rent

4206 Smith Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in North Bergen

Residential Rental, Contemporary - North Bergen, NJ

4206 Smith Ave #1, North Bergen, NJ 07047

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

$2,100

Price drop

Apartment for rent

8516 3rd Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in North Bergen

Multi-level, Apartment - North Bergen, NJ

8516 3rd Ave, North Bergen, NJ 07047

2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

$2,200

Price drop

Apartment for rent

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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 June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in North Bergen?

Average rent prices in North Bergen have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does North Bergen rent compare to the national average?

Rent in North Bergen is 44% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $850 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?

North Bergen's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,400 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $3,300 monthly. These figures reflect the current pricing across the city's rental inventory.

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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