Average Rent in Bergen - Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ

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Current Versus Historical Bergen - Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ Rents

Bergen - Lafayette rentals average $1,800 for a studio rental to $3,900 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,398, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in April 2024, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $171 (10.51%) year-over-year from $1,629 to $1,800. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $313 (16.56%) year-over-year from $1,888 to $2,200. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $507 (25.47%) year-over-year from $1,992 to $2,499. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $442 (18.73%) year-over-year from $2,358 to $2,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $467 (13.21%) year-over-year from $3,533 to $4,000. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 6.49% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.88% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.85% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.61% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.86% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Apr 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$3.69	$1,800	$1,629 (10.51%)	$3,400 (-47.05%)
1 BR	$3.79	$2,200	$1,888 (16.56%)	$1,430 (53.88%)
2 BR	$2.48	$2,499	$1,992 (25.47%)	$1,627 (53.58%)
3 BR	$2.38	$2,800	$2,358 (18.73%)	$1,916 (46.13%)
4+ BR	$1.90	$4,000	$3,533 (13.21%)	$2,541 (57.42%)

Historical Rents in Bergen - Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ

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Top Cities Near Bergen - Lafayette

There are a total of 11 cities nearby Bergen - Lafayette. The average rent in Bergen - Lafayette is currently $2,800 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Newark, NJ, with an average rent of $2,300, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Bergen - Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ is New York, NY. Monthly rents here are on average $4,395 per month.

Let's compare Bergen - Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Bergen - Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ is 5.56% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are equivalent to other nearby cities' one bedroom rents. Two bedrooms in Bergen - Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ are about 29.20% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 10.71% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 11 total cities near Bergen - Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Newark, NJ	$2,100	$2,050	$2,100	$2,300
Bayonne, NJ	$2,325	$2,057	$2,422	$2,400
Elizabeth, NJ	$1,861	$1,750	$2,250	$2,400
West New York, NJ	N/A	$2,525	$2,850	$2,698
Jersey City, NJ	$2,815	$2,600	$2,650	$2,700
Union City, NJ	$1,900	$2,300	$2,800	$2,800
Cliffside Park, NJ	N/A	$2,150	$3,100	$3,000
Hoboken, NJ	$3,066	$3,188	$4,200	$3,700
Palisades Park, NJ	$1,500	$2,000	$2,843	$3,775
New York, NY	$3,500	$4,200	$5,076	$4,395

Top Neighborhoods Near Bergen - Lafayette

There are a total of 46 neighborhoods in or near Bergen - Lafayette. Some of these neighborhoods include The Heights, Clinton Hill, and The Waterfront. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 46 total neighborhoods in or near Bergen - Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Bergen - Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ is currently around $4,500 per month. Meaning, only thirty neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,500. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Bergen - Lafayette's average rent, which is only $2,398. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Bergen - Lafayette, The Heights has the most affordable average rent at $2,650 per month. Whereas, at $6,898 average rent per month, Tribeca is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Bergen - Lafayette. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
The Heights, Jersey City, NJ	N/A	$2,175	$2,560	$2,650
Clinton Hill, New York, NY	$3,050	$3,525	$5,997	$3,600
The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ	$3,036	$3,510	$5,040	$3,614
Brooklyn Heights, New York, NY	$3,750	$4,102	$5,900	$3,995
Bowery, New York, NY	$2,870	$3,995	$3,999	$3,995
Fort Greene, New York, NY	$3,475	$4,750	$6,268	$4,020
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,378	$4,185	$5,765	$4,175
Prospect Heights, New York, NY	$3,595	$4,400	$6,100	$4,300
Financial District, New York, NY	$3,495	$4,500	$6,400	$4,334
NoLita, New York, NY	$3,595	$4,495	$4,895	$4,495
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,085	$6,082	$4,500
East Village, New York, NY	$2,850	$3,613	$4,495	$4,500
West Village, New York, NY	$4,575	$4,750	$6,250	$4,795
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,600	$4,257	$6,592	$4,800
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$4,150	$4,800	$5,088	$4,800
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,790	$4,195	$5,308	$4,975
Flatiron District, New York, NY	$4,050	$5,900	$7,225	$4,995
NoHo, New York, NY	$3,850	$5,000	$7,750	$5,000
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$3,740	$4,565	$6,950	$5,000
Little Italy, New York, NY	$3,875	$5,000	$5,500	$5,000
Midtown South, New York, NY	$3,785	$4,913	$6,850	$5,000
SoHo, New York, NY	$2,995	$3,950	$14,250	$5,088
Lower East Side, New York, NY	$3,695	$3,495	$4,548	$5,195
Chelsea, New York, NY	$4,150	$5,498	$7,793	$5,295
Battery Park City, New York, NY	$3,550	$4,532	$6,750	$5,500
Midtown, New York, NY	$3,607	$4,395	$6,895	$5,500
NoMad, New York, NY	$4,449	$5,587	$8,506	$5,698
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY	N/A	$5,067	$6,075	$5,848
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$3,815	$5,223	$5,295	$6,064
Tribeca, New York, NY	$4,250	$6,125	$7,295	$6,898

Top Counties Near Bergen - Lafayette

There are a total of 46 counties located by Bergen - Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ. Some of these counties include Newark, NJ, Bayonne, NJ, and Elizabeth, NJ. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,850. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 1 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Newark, NJ. It's average rent per month is $2,300. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,595, Manhattan, New York, NY is the most expensive county by Bergen - Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ.

Typically, rent for studios in Bergen - Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ is 16.67% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Bergen - Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ is on par with the other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Bergen - Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ is 29.55% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Newark, NJ	$2,100	$2,050	$2,100	$2,300
Bayonne, NJ	$2,325	$2,057	$2,422	$2,400
Elizabeth, NJ	$1,861	$1,750	$2,250	$2,400
West New York, NJ	N/A	$2,525	$2,850	$2,698
Jersey City, NJ	$2,815	$2,600	$2,650	$2,700
Union City, NJ	$1,900	$2,300	$2,800	$2,800
North Bergen, NJ	$2,250	$2,125	$2,850	$2,850
Hoboken, NJ	$3,066	$3,188	$4,200	$3,700
Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,495	$3,975	$4,000	$3,894
Manhattan, New York, NY	$3,570	$4,390	$5,544	$4,595

Top Zipcodes Near Bergen - Lafayette

There are a total of 49 zipcodes in or near Bergen - Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,405.

The following chart includes the top 10 zipcodes in Bergen - Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
07302, Jersey City, NJ	$2,997	$3,385	$4,800	$3,507
07305, Jersey City, NJ	N/A	$2,100	$2,200	$2,500
10006, New York, NY	$3,300	$4,350	$5,695	$3,778
10005, New York, NY	$3,560	$4,530	$5,823	$4,300
10004, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,450	$6,953	$4,271
10007, New York, NY	$4,313	$6,125	$7,900	$6,698
10013, New York, NY	$3,900	$5,000	$7,500	$6,850
10014, New York, NY	$4,750	$4,750	$6,750	$4,863
10038, New York, NY	$3,459	$4,500	$6,457	$4,405
10012, New York, NY	$3,495	$4,395	$4,895	$4,495

Frequently Asked Questions - Bergen - Lafayette Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Bergen - Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for Bergen - Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ apartments for rent is approximately $2,398. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Bergen - Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Bergen - Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ.

How much is a studio apartment in Bergen - Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,800 and an average price per square feet of $3.69. There are a total of 3 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Bergen - Lafayette.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Bergen - Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,300 and an average price per square feet of $3.79. There are a total of 15 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Bergen - Lafayette.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Bergen - Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,200 and an average price per square feet of $2.48. There are a total of 15 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Bergen - Lafayette.

How have rent prices in Bergen - Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Bergen - Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.11%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.17%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.25%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.19% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Bergen - Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ?

A reasonable rent price in Bergen - Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ is around $1,918/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.