Last updated on July 31, 2026

Average rent in
West New York, NJ

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    West New York, NJ rent fell 15.5% year over year to a current median of $2,625/month. Renters are paying $563 less per month on average than last year, with the current median sitting below the peak of $3,092/month in November 2024.

  • Compared to national trends

    West New York rent is 36.0% more expensive than the $1,930/month national median. The city offers 85 total rentals, mostly apartments, for renters seeking a dense urban environment near New York City.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in West New York rent for $2,216/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,425/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,750/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,450/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,500/month. These bedroom tiers represent the range most renters encounter.

Median rent

Median rent in West New York

$2,625/mo

decreased by15%

vs previous year

The average rent in West New York is $2,625 per month as of July 2026. This is 36% above the national average rent, or $695 more per month.

$4.24

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West New York

85

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West New York 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 West New York, NJ

Average rent prices in West New York have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 15% 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 West New York, NJ

Rent prices in West New York vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in West New York is $2,550, whereas a house costs $5,800. 1-bedroom apartments in West New York run $2,360 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,600.

Listings

Studio

$2,216

4%

25%

1 bedroom

$2,425

3%

8%

2 bedroom

$2,750

1%

16%

3 bedroom

$3,450

5%

14%

4 bedroom

$2,500

2%

82%

Studio

Average rent

$2,216

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

25%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,425

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,450

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

82%

The table above reflects average rent prices in West New York, 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 West New York, NJ compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in West New York and Bayonne by all bedroom counts and property types.

West New York

Median rent price$2,625
increased by36%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,200
increased by14%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in West New York, NJ is 19% higher than the median rent in Bayonne, NJ.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Bayonne

$2,200

decreased by15%
Last year
Belleville

$2,307

increased by21%
Last year
Clifton

$2,400

decreased by3%
Last year
Fort Lee

$3,008

increased by6%
Last year
Garfield

$2,297

increased by6%
Last year
Hackensack

$2,500

decreased by4%
Last year

Discover rentals in West New York, NJ

508 67th St #23 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in West New York

508 67th St #23, West New York, NJ 07093

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 28

7h ago

7.8

Very good

5309 HUDSON

5309 Hudson Ave, West New York, NJ 07093

2 beds

1 bath

$2,095

Price drop

Apartment for rent

6119 Park Ave #E2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in West New York

6119 Park Ave #E2, West New York, NJ 07093

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 8

6119 Park Ave #B4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in West New York

6119 Park Ave #B4, West New York, NJ 07093

2 beds

1 bath

$2,150

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 9

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Frequently asked questions for West New York, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the West New York rental market.

How much is rent in West New York?

The average rent in West New York is $2,625 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West New York?

Average rent prices in West New York have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 15% since last year.

How does West New York rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West New York is 36% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $695 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in West New York?

To comfortably afford rent in West New York, you'd need to earn approximately $105,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in West New York?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in West New York average around $2,440/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,930/month.

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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