Average Rent in Bergen, NJ

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Current Versus Historical Bergen, NJ Rents

Bergen rentals average $1,550 for a studio rental to $5,600 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,000, or roughly $47 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $83 (-5.03%) year-over-year from $1,658 to $1,575. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $83 (4.13%) year-over-year from $2,017 to $2,100. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $50 (1.85%) year-over-year from $2,700 to $2,750. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $25 (0.66%) year-over-year from $3,775 to $3,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $221 (4.11%) year-over-year from $5,379 to $5,600. 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 4.06% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.60% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.20% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	N/A	$1,575	$1,658 (-5.03%)	$1,983 (-20.59%)
1 BR	N/A	$2,100	$2,017 (4.13%)	$1,950 (7.69%)
2 BR	$25.71	$2,750	$2,700 (1.85%)	$2,625 (4.76%)
3 BR	$9,806.15	$3,800	$3,775 (0.66%)	$3,633 (4.59%)
4+ BR	$63.53	$5,600	$5,379 (4.11%)	$5,158 (8.56%)

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 $3,000 per month. A total of 10 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Newark, 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 $4,895 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 38.71% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 9.52% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Bergen, NJ are about 9.09% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 1.32% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 19 total cities near Bergen, NJ in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Newark, NJ	$2,250	$1,500	$1,895	$2,000
Kearny, NJ	N/A	$1,800	$2,150	$2,150
Jersey City, NJ	$2,907	$2,500	$2,175	$2,350
Garfield, NJ	$1,550	$1,800	$2,250	$2,400
Hackensack, NJ	N/A	$1,888	$2,675	$2,550
Yonkers, NY	$1,900	$2,300	$2,550	$2,600
Cliffside Park, NJ	N/A	$2,125	$2,698	$3,000
New Rochelle, NY	$2,650	$2,762	$4,024	$3,180
Fort Lee, NJ	$1,500	$2,200	$3,350	$3,200
Palisades Park, NJ	$1,850	$1,975	$2,725	$3,300

Top Neighborhoods Near Bergen

There are a total of 69 neighborhoods in or near Bergen. Some of these neighborhoods include Washington Heights, Crown Heights, and Astoria. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 69 total neighborhoods in or near Bergen, NJ in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Bergen, NJ is currently around $4,575 per month. A total of 8 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,575. 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, Jackson Heights has the most affordable average rent at $2,550 per month. Whereas, at $7,999 average rent per month, Tribeca is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Bergen. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Washington Heights, New York, NY	$2,723	$2,950	$3,500	$3,500
Crown Heights, New York, NY	$3,000	$3,404	$4,590	$3,800
Astoria, New York, NY	$3,125	$3,585	$4,765	$3,803
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY	$3,250	$3,499	$4,195	$3,850
Bushwick, New York, NY	$3,985	$3,300	$3,900	$3,974
Harlem, New York, NY	$2,843	$3,400	$3,995	$3,995
East Harlem, New York, NY	$3,521	$3,622	$3,695	$4,000
West Harlem, New York, NY	$2,795	$3,275	$4,200	$4,000
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,595	$4,390	$6,400	$4,453
Prospect Heights, New York, NY	$3,599	$4,435	$6,295	$4,495
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,694	$4,531	$6,750	$4,536
Greenpoint, New York, NY	$3,645	$4,600	$7,000	$4,675
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$4,050	$5,195	$7,999	$4,875
Midtown, New York, NY	$3,895	$4,900	$7,998	$4,948
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,720	$4,600	$6,400	$4,995
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$3,300	$4,500	$8,200	$5,000
Williamsburg, New York, NY	$4,138	$5,042	$5,832	$5,045
Financial District, New York, NY	$4,180	$5,377	$7,200	$5,165
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$3,583	$4,950	$7,650	$5,200
Midtown East, New York, NY	$4,100	$5,300	$7,434	$5,300
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,928	$4,743	$6,095	$5,513
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY	$5,250	$5,391	$6,241	$5,543
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$4,450	$5,495	$8,225	$5,587
East Village, New York, NY	$4,000	$4,195	$5,998	$5,625
Lower East Side, New York, NY	$4,351	$4,495	$5,995	$5,995
Chelsea, New York, NY	$4,475	$5,995	$9,745	$6,000
West Village, New York, NY	$4,650	$5,850	$6,995	$6,295
NoMad, New York, NY	$4,752	$5,995	$7,973	$6,295
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$4,938	$6,500	$8,255	$6,300
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$4,800	$6,675	$6,300	$6,996

Top Counties Near Bergen

There are a total of 32 counties located by Bergen, NJ. Some of these counties include Essex, NJ, Hudson, NJ, and Passaic, NJ. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,073. That's roughly around $37 per sqft. A total of 15 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Essex, NJ. Its average rent per month is $2,366. Vice versa, with an average rent of $6,825, Greenwich, CT is the most expensive county by Bergen, NJ.

Typically, rent for studios in Bergen, NJ is 29.92% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Bergen, NJ is 17.86% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Bergen, NJ is 9.09% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Essex, NJ	$2,028	$2,100	$2,400	$2,366
Hudson, NJ	$2,315	$2,150	$2,350	$2,488
Passaic, NJ	$1,613	$1,850	$2,450	$2,500
Yonkers, NY	$1,900	$2,300	$2,550	$2,600
Ramapo, NY	N/A	$2,175	$2,500	$2,800
Bronx, New York, NY	$2,086	$2,738	$3,498	$3,071
Orangetown, NY	$1,500	$2,525	$3,000	$3,095
New Rochelle, NY	$2,650	$2,762	$4,024	$3,180
Greenburgh, NY	$1,850	$2,800	$3,750	$4,125
Manhattan, New York, NY	$4,050	$5,195	$7,000	$5,395

Top Zipcodes Near Bergen

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near Bergen, NJ. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,856. A total of 2 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 07601, Hackensack, NJ at $2,500 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $8,091 per month is 10069, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,725. That's at least $94 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Bergen, NJ is $4,548 per month. Or in other words, $88 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $6,751 per month. Which comes out to $87 per sqft. The following table 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	$4,050	$5,195	$7,200	$5,413
10019, New York, NY	$3,800	$4,695	$6,995	$4,995
10003, New York, NY	$4,325	$5,600	$6,995	$5,850
10009, New York, NY	$3,325	$4,395	$5,995	$5,625
10025, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,318	$4,995	$4,826
10036, New York, NY	$4,240	$5,375	$7,565	$5,600
10038, New York, NY	$4,031	$5,530	$7,230	$5,485
11101, New York, NY	$3,700	$4,595	$6,631	$4,607
10022, New York, NY	$4,150	$5,200	$7,350	$5,600
10128, New York, NY	$3,250	$4,200	$6,295	$4,600

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 $1,550. 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 $2,100. There are a total of 283 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 $2,750 and an average price per square feet of $25.71. There are a total of 381 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 -0.05%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01% 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.