Last updated on September 14, 2026

Average rent in
West New York, NJ

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    West New York, NJ rent fell 20.3% year over year, with a current median of $2,550/month. Renters today are paying $665 less per month on average than last year, a cooldown since the 2024 peak of $3,092/month.

  • Vs. national rents

    West New York, NJ rents run roughly 1.3× the $1,900/month national median. This positions the city among pricier metros in the rental market.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in West New York, NJ rent for $2,204/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,425/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,700/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $3,200/month and 4+ bedrooms at $4,450/month. These figures reflect the range renters can expect by bedroom size.

Median rent

Median rent in West New York

$2,550/mo

decreased by20%

vs previous year

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

$3.85

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West New York

86

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 1% over the last month and have decreased by 20% 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 $2,900. 1-bedroom apartments in West New York run $2,425 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,700.

Listings

Studio

$2,204

10%

23%

1 bedroom

$2,425

4%

14%

2 bedroom

$2,700

2%

12%

3 bedroom

$3,200

13%

19%

4 bedroom

$4,450

46%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$2,204

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

23%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,425

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

19%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,450

Last 30 days

46%

Last year

1%

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$2,158
increased by14%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in West New York, NJ is 18% higher than the median rent in Bayonne, NJ.

Discover rentals in West New York, NJ

25 Port Imperial Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

House for rent in West New York

Charming 1-Bedroom

25 Port Imperial Blvd, West New York, NJ 07093

1 bed

1 bath

$1,400

595 67th St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in West New York

Residential Rental, West New York, NJ

595 67th St #2, West New York, NJ 07093

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

160 59th St #C1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in West New York

160 59th St #C1, West New York, NJ 07093

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

6704 Bergenline Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.7

Very good

6704 Bergenline Avenue

6704 Bergenline Ave, West New York, NJ 07093

2 beds

1 bath

$2,150

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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 September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West New York?

Average rent prices in West New York have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 20% 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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