Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
West New York, NJ

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    West New York, NJ rent slipped 13.5% year over year, with a current median of $2,550/month. Renters today are paying $399 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend since the 2024 peak of $3,092/month.

  • Compared to national trends

    West New York runs 34.2% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a pricier market with 99 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in West New York rent for $2,145/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,395/month, 2- and 3-bedrooms both at $2,700/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $3,500/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom sizes available to renters.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 3-bedroom segment in West New York fell by 42.3% year over year, a much steeper decline than the overall market. This sharp drop contrasts with the citywide median rent decline of 13.5%.

Median rent

Median rent in West New York

$2,550/mo

decreased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in West New York is $2,550 per month as of October 2026. This is 34% above the national average rent, or $650 more per month.

$4.28

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West New York

99

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West New York rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%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 decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 14% 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 $2,500, whereas a house costs $3,400. 1-bedroom apartments in West New York run $2,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,550.

Listings

Studio

$2,145

No Change

1%

1 bedroom

$2,395

5%

4%

2 bedroom

$2,700

2%

22%

3 bedroom

$2,700

4%

42%

4 bedroom

$3,500

108%

29%

Studio

Average rent

$2,145

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,395

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

22%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

42%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

108%

Last year

29%

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$2,550
increased by34%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,300
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in West New York, NJ is 11% higher than the median rent in Bayonne, NJ.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Bayonne

$2,300

decreased by4%
Last year
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

Discover rentals in West New York, NJ

6107 Park Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in West New York

Residential Rental, West New York, NJ

6107 Park Ave #2, West New York, NJ 07093

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.
31-33 66th - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.7

Very good

31-33 66th

31-33 66th St, West New York, NJ 07093

2 beds

1 bath

$2,045

Price droppedFees 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.
31-33 66th StreetApt 4B #4B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in West New York

31-33 66th - 4B

31-33 66th StreetApt 4B #4B, West New York, NJ 07093

2 beds

1 bath

$2,045

Price dropped $50Fees 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.
31-33 66th St #4B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in West New York

31-33 66th St #4B, West New York, NJ 07093

2 beds

1 bath

$2,045

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 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 $2,550 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West New York?

Average rent prices in West New York have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 14% since last year.

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

Rent in West New York is 34% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $650 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 $102,000/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?

March offers the lowest rental prices in West New York, running about 7% lower than July's peak summer rates. Searching in March rather than summer could result in meaningful savings.

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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