Average Rent in Fort Lee, NJ

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Current Versus Historical Fort Lee, NJ Rents

Fort Lee rentals average $1,795 for a studio rental to $5,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,000.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $258 (-13.36%) year-over-year from $1,933 to $1,675. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $16 (0.60%) year-over-year from $2,654 to $2,670. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $917 (-24.66%) year-over-year from $3,717 to $2,800. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $808 (-18.13%) year-over-year from $4,458 to $3,650. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $300 (-4.84%) year-over-year from $6,200 to $5,900. 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 3.09% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.60% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 9.63% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 14.12% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.67% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	N/A	$1,675	$1,933 (-13.36%)	$1,909 (-12.27%)
1 BR	N/A	$2,670	$2,654 (0.60%)	$2,335 (14.35%)
2 BR	N/A	$2,800	$3,717 (-24.66%)	$3,223 (-13.11%)
3 BR	N/A	$3,650	$4,458 (-18.13%)	$4,742 (-23.02%)
4+ BR	N/A	$5,900	$6,200 (-4.84%)	$5,842 (1.00%)

Historical Rents in Fort Lee, NJ

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Top Cities Near Fort Lee

There are a total of 3 cities nearby Fort Lee. The average rent in Fort Lee is currently $2,950 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Hackensack, NJ, with an average rent of $2,500, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Fort Lee, NJ is Palisades Park, NJ. Monthly rents here are on average $3,400 per month.

Let's compare Fort Lee, NJ's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Fort Lee, NJ is 1.25% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 28.89% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Fort Lee, NJ are about 5.24% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 7.74% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 3 cities near Fort Lee, NJ in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Hackensack, NJ	$1,773	$1,975	$2,800	$2,500
Cliffside Park, NJ	$1,923	$2,150	$3,000	$2,950
Palisades Park, NJ	$1,500	$1,988	$2,938	$3,400

Top Neighborhoods Near Fort Lee

There are a total of 8 neighborhoods in or near Fort Lee. Some of these neighborhoods include Inwood, Washington Heights, and Mott Haven. We've included all of these top 8 neighborhoods in or near Fort Lee, NJ in the following table.

The average rent for these 8 neighborhoods in or near Fort Lee, NJ is currently around $3,738 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Fort Lee's average rent, which is only $3,000. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Fort Lee, Inwood has the most affordable average rent at $3,168 per month. Whereas, at $4,995 average rent per month, Upper West Side is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Fort Lee. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Inwood, New York, NY	$2,791	$2,550	$3,806	$3,168
Washington Heights, New York, NY	$3,000	$2,900	$3,195	$3,195
Mott Haven, New York, NY	$2,600	$2,850	$3,620	$3,245
Central Harlem, New York, NY	$2,657	$3,100	$3,975	$3,700
West Harlem, New York, NY	$2,750	$3,500	$3,700	$3,775
Harlem, New York, NY	$3,000	$3,400	$3,895	$3,995
East Harlem, New York, NY	$3,300	$3,600	$3,895	$4,200
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,775	$7,000	$4,995

Top Counties Near Fort Lee

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Zipcodes Near Fort Lee

There are a total of 14 zipcodes in or near Fort Lee, NJ. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,648. 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 $5,581 per month is 10023, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,846. That's at least $87 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Fort Lee, NJ is $3,216 per month. Or in other words, $72 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,829 per month. Which comes out to $63 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Fort Lee, NJ. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
10025, New York, NY	$3,388	$4,350	$5,773	$4,650
10128, New York, NY	$3,250	$4,400	$6,150	$4,600
10024, New York, NY	$3,550	$4,895	$7,327	$4,895
10023, New York, NY	$3,695	$5,581	$8,500	$5,581
10029, New York, NY	$3,900	$3,400	$3,895	$4,200
10031, New York, NY	$2,695	$3,100	$3,550	$3,065
10027, New York, NY	$2,782	$3,400	$3,853	$3,900
10032, New York, NY	$2,750	$2,925	$3,340	$3,195
10035, New York, NY	$2,900	$3,043	$3,700	$3,295
10033, New York, NY	$1,650	$2,798	$3,000	$3,000

Frequently Asked Questions - Fort Lee Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Fort Lee, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for Fort Lee, 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 Fort Lee, 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 Fort Lee, NJ.

How much is a studio apartment in Fort Lee, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,795. There are a total of 15 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Fort Lee.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Fort Lee, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,795. There are a total of 33 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Fort Lee.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Fort Lee, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,100. There are a total of 37 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Fort Lee.

How have rent prices in Fort Lee, NJ changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Fort Lee, NJ can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.13%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.25%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.18% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Fort Lee, NJ?

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