Average Rent in Hackensack, NJ

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Current Versus Historical Hackensack, NJ Rents

Hackensack rentals average $1,888 for a 1-bedroom rental to $4,225 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,550.

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 $437 (-20.68%) year-over-year from $2,112 to $1,675. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $75 (-3.85%) year-over-year from $1,950 to $1,875. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $63 (-2.38%) year-over-year from $2,663 to $2,600. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $434 (14.61%) year-over-year from $2,967 to $3,400. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $100 (2.38%) year-over-year from $4,200 to $4,300. 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 1.90% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.25% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.88% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.23% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.95% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	N/A	$1,875	$1,950 (-3.85%)	$2,048 (-8.42%)
2 BR	N/A	$2,600	$2,663 (-2.38%)	$2,664 (-2.40%)
3 BR	N/A	$3,400	$2,967 (14.61%)	$3,225 (5.43%)
4+ BR	N/A	$4,300	$4,200 (2.38%)	$4,905 (-12.34%)

Historical Rents in Hackensack, NJ

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Top Cities Near Hackensack

There are a total of 4 cities nearby Hackensack. The average rent in Hackensack is currently $3,100 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Garfield, NJ, with an average rent of $2,400, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Hackensack, NJ is Palisades Park, NJ. Monthly rents here are on average $3,300 per month.

Let's compare Hackensack, NJ's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 8.61% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Hackensack, NJ are about 1.36% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 12.13% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 4 cities near Hackensack, NJ in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Garfield, NJ	$1,550	$1,800	$2,250	$2,400
Cliffside Park, NJ	N/A	$2,125	$2,698	$3,000
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 Hackensack

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Hackensack

There are a total of 1 counties located by Hackensack, NJ. One county in the area is Bergen, NJ. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,000. That's roughly around $47 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Bergen, NJ. Its average rent per month is $3,000. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,000, Bergen, NJ is the most expensive county by Hackensack, NJ.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Hackensack, NJ is 11.26% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Hackensack, NJ is 2.80% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Bergen, NJ	$1,550	$2,100	$2,750	$3,000

Top Zipcodes Near Hackensack

There are a total of 3 zipcodes in or near Hackensack, NJ. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,500. 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 07026, Garfield, NJ at $2,400 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,924 per month is 10024, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,550. That's at least $55 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Hackensack, NJ is $1,888 per month. Or in other words, $94 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,650 per month. Which comes out to $90 per sqft. The following table includes the top 3 zipcodes in Hackensack, NJ. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
10024, New York, NY	$3,503	$4,700	$8,700	$4,924
07601, Hackensack, NJ	N/A	$1,888	$2,650	$2,500
07026, Garfield, NJ	$1,550	$1,800	$2,250	$2,400

Frequently Asked Questions - Hackensack Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Hackensack, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for Hackensack, NJ apartments for rent is approximately $2,550. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Hackensack, 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 Hackensack, NJ.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,888. There are a total of 18 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Hackensack.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,675. There are a total of 22 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Hackensack.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Hackensack, NJ can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.21%, 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 0.15% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Hackensack, NJ?

A reasonable rent price in Hackensack, NJ is around $2,040/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.