Last updated on June 16, 2026

Average rent in
West New York, NJ

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    West New York, NJ rent slipped 7.3% year over year, with a current median of $2,562/month. Renters today are paying $115 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent remains essentially flat.

  • Compared to national trends

    West New York's median rent of $2,562/month is 31.4% above the national median of $1,950/month. This positions the city as a pricier metro for renters seeking urban living near New York City.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in West New York rent for $2,180/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,250/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,748/month, 3-bedrooms for $3,275/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,700/month. These figures show the variation renters face by bedroom count.

Median rent

Median rent in West New York

$2,562/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in West New York is $2,562 per month as of June 2026. This is 31% above the national average rent, or $612 more per month.

$4.16

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West New York

95

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 $2,725. 1-bedroom apartments in West New York run $2,375 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,700.

Listings

Studio

$2,180

11%

9%

1 bedroom

$2,250

2%

4%

2 bedroom

$2,747

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$3,275

1%

20%

4 bedroom

$2,700

43%

80%

Studio

Average rent

$2,180

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,747

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,275

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

20%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

43%

Last year

80%

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$2,562
increased by31%

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 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 by26%
Last year
Belleville

$2,300

increased by11%
Last year
Clifton

$2,400

decreased by6%
Last year
Fort Lee

$3,100

increased by7%
Last year
Garfield

$2,200

increased by5%
Last year
Hackensack

$2,470

decreased by1%
Last year

Discover rentals in West New York, NJ

5309 HUDSON - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

Apartment for rent in West New York

5309 HUDSON

5309 Hudson Ave, West New York, NJ 07093

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,695–$2,095

Apartment for rent

109 67th Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8

Very good

109 67th Street

109 67th St, West New York, NJ 07093

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,700–$1,800

Apartment for rent

308 60th Street - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

7.8

Very good

308 60th Street

308 60th St, West New York, NJ 07093

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,795–$2,650

Price drop

Apartment for rent

6113 Washington St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in West New York

6113 Washington Street - 3

6113 Washington St #3, West New York, NJ 07093

2 beds

1 bath

$1,900

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 1

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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 $2,562 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West New York?

Average rent prices in West New York have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.

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

Rent in West New York is 31% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $612 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 $103,000/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?

West New York's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,500 per month, while two-bedroom units cost around $3,200 per month. One-bedrooms represent 43% of available inventory, making them the most common rental type in this Hudson County community.

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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