Average Rent in Bergen, NJ

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Current Versus Historical Bergen, NJ Rents

Bergen rentals average $1,600 for a studio rental to $6,450 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,000, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in April 2024, median rents have fallenover the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $148 (-7.62%) year-over-year from $1,946 to $1,798. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $135 (-6.31%) year-over-year from $2,135 to $2,000. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $117 (-4.07%) year-over-year from $2,867 to $2,750. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $293 (-7.51%) year-over-year from $3,893 to $3,600. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $458 (9.14%) year-over-year from $5,017 to $5,475. 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 3.58% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.56% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.13% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.89% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 12.12% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Apr 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	N/A	$1,798	$1,946 (-7.62%)	$1,498 (20.03%)
1 BR	$3.63	$2,000	$2,135 (-6.31%)	$2,152 (-7.06%)
2 BR	$3.00	$2,750	$2,867 (-4.07%)	$2,782 (-1.14%)
3 BR	$2.75	$3,600	$3,893 (-7.51%)	$3,688 (-2.39%)
4+ BR	$2.11	$5,475	$5,017 (9.14%)	$4,283 (27.82%)

Historical Rents in Bergen, NJ

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Top Cities Near Bergen

There are a total of 19 cities nearby Bergen. The average rent in Bergen is currently $2,795 per month. A total of 13 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Paterson, NJ, with an average rent of $2,000, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Bergen, NJ is New York, NY. Monthly rents here are on average $4,400 per month.

Let's compare Bergen, NJ's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Bergen, NJ is 28.13% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 14.88% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Bergen, NJ are about 3.70% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 6.21% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 19 total cities near Bergen, NJ in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Paterson, NJ	$1,900	$1,750	$1,975	$2,000
Hackensack, NJ	$1,600	$1,963	$2,700	$2,325
East Orange, NJ	$1,650	$1,963	$2,625	$2,400
West New York, NJ	N/A	$2,525	$2,850	$2,700
Union City, NJ	$1,900	$2,250	$2,800	$2,775
Yonkers, NY	$2,200	$2,218	$2,700	$2,795
Fort Lee, NJ	$1,500	$2,425	$3,025	$3,000
Cliffside Park, NJ	N/A	$2,150	$3,100	$3,000
New Rochelle, NY	$2,200	$2,693	$2,750	$3,000
Hoboken, NJ	$3,055	$3,177	$4,150	$3,600

Top Neighborhoods Near Bergen

There are a total of 54 neighborhoods in or near Bergen. Some of these neighborhoods include Washington Heights, Flatbush, and Bedford-Stuyvesant. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 54 total neighborhoods in or near Bergen, NJ in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Bergen, NJ is currently around $4,309 per month. A total of 6 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-four neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,309. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Bergen's average rent, which is only $3,000. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Bergen, Bergen - Lafayette has the most affordable average rent at $2,425 per month. Whereas, at $7,925 average rent per month, SoHo is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Bergen. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Washington Heights, New York, NY	$1,900	$2,400	$2,990	$3,149
Flatbush, New York, NY	$2,800	$2,789	$3,150	$3,296
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY	$2,375	$2,850	$3,150	$3,300
East Harlem, New York, NY	$2,675	$3,056	$3,195	$3,325
Harlem, New York, NY	$2,595	$3,023	$3,300	$3,400
Bushwick, New York, NY	$2,650	$2,799	$3,425	$3,400
West Harlem, New York, NY	$2,650	$3,000	$3,400	$3,500
Crown Heights, New York, NY	$2,800	$2,800	$3,675	$3,500
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$2,900	$3,600	$4,925	$4,000
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,317	$4,001	$5,905	$4,035
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,375	$4,166	$5,880	$4,116
Prospect Heights, New York, NY	$3,612	$4,415	$6,018	$4,295
Financial District, New York, NY	$3,514	$4,500	$6,463	$4,323
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,038	$6,131	$4,450
Midtown East, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,200	$5,595	$4,500
East Village, New York, NY	$2,700	$3,613	$4,495	$4,500
Williamsburg, New York, NY	$3,650	$4,506	$4,650	$4,700
West Village, New York, NY	$4,750	$4,750	$6,750	$4,795
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$4,150	$4,800	$5,075	$4,800
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,550	$4,300	$6,598	$4,930
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,795	$4,095	$5,340	$4,950
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$3,225	$4,475	$6,595	$4,995
Midtown South, New York, NY	$3,785	$4,995	$6,886	$5,000
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$3,763	$4,495	$6,950	$5,000
Lower East Side, New York, NY	$3,695	$3,495	$4,495	$5,195
Chelsea, New York, NY	$4,150	$5,495	$7,915	$5,202
NoMad, New York, NY	$4,457	$5,606	$8,728	$5,665
Midtown, New York, NY	$3,607	$4,400	$6,895	$5,750
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$3,815	$5,185	$5,295	$6,100
Tribeca, New York, NY	$4,250	$5,950	$7,295	$6,895

Top Counties Near Bergen

There are a total of 54 counties located by Bergen, NJ. Some of these counties include Passaic, NJ, Essex, NJ, and Hudson, NJ. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,095. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 7 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Orange, NY. It's average rent per month is $2,300. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,600, New York, NY is the most expensive county by Bergen, NJ.

Typically, rent for studios in Bergen, NJ is 34.00% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Bergen, NJ is 25.00% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Bergen, NJ is on par with the other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Passaic, NJ	$1,850	$1,900	$2,375	$2,425
Essex, NJ	$1,950	$1,923	$2,495	$2,495
Hudson, NJ	$2,550	$2,500	$2,696	$2,700
Union, NJ	$2,025	$1,875	$2,575	$2,750
Bronx, New York, NY	$2,575	$2,590	$2,950	$3,095
Queens, New York, NY	$3,029	$2,696	$3,350	$3,226
Westchester, NY	$2,200	$2,649	$3,300	$3,300
Rockland, NY	$1,800	$2,600	$2,700	$3,350
Kings, New York, NY	$3,487	$3,993	$3,954	$3,867
New York, NY	$3,595	$4,390	$5,595	$4,600

Top Zipcodes Near Bergen

There are a total of 49 zipcodes in or near Bergen, NJ. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,449.

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

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
10016, New York, NY	$3,695	$4,209	$5,900	$4,780
10003, New York, NY	$3,815	$4,800	$5,112	$5,000
10019, New York, NY	$3,525	$4,200	$6,500	$4,790
10009, New York, NY	$2,625	$3,638	$4,495	$4,495
10128, New York, NY	$3,369	$3,750	$5,630	$3,950
10038, New York, NY	$3,550	$4,500	$6,457	$4,405
10022, New York, NY	$3,350	$4,500	$5,248	$4,500
10005, New York, NY	$3,552	$4,600	$6,405	$4,253
10011, New York, NY	$3,600	$5,743	$6,495	$4,750
10010, New York, NY	$4,050	$4,750	$5,438	$5,389

Frequently Asked Questions - Bergen Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Bergen, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for Bergen, NJ apartments for rent is approximately $3,000. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Bergen, 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, NJ.

How much is a studio apartment in Bergen, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,600 and an average price per square feet of $0. There are a total of 21 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Bergen.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Bergen, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,000 and an average price per square feet of $3.63. There are a total of 207 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Bergen.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Bergen, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,700 and an average price per square feet of $3.00. There are a total of 316 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Bergen.

How have rent prices in Bergen, NJ changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Bergen, NJ can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.08%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.06%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.08% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Bergen, NJ?

A reasonable rent price in Bergen, NJ is around $2,400/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.