Average Rent in Historic Downtown, Jersey City, NJ

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Current Versus Historical Historic Downtown, Jersey City, NJ Rents

Historic Downtown rentals average $3,205 for a studio rental to $1,292 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,003, or roughly $51 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $172 (5.67%) year-over-year from $3,033 to $3,205. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $906 (35.48%) year-over-year from $2,553 to $3,458. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,260 (36.69%) year-over-year from $3,433 to $4,693. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,378 (29.96%) year-over-year from $4,600 to $5,978. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $5,963 (-82.19%) year-over-year from $7,255 to $1,292. 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 up by 0.45% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 16.46% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 36.12% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 28.50% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$69.64	$3,205	$3,033 (5.67%)	$3,256 (-1.55%)
1 BR	$52.83	$3,458	$2,553 (35.48%)	$2,500 (38.32%)
2 BR	$46.09	$4,693	$3,433 (36.69%)	$3,463 (35.51%)
3 BR	$47.32	$5,978	$4,600 (29.96%)	$5,617 (6.43%)
4+ BR	N/A	$1,292	$7,255 (-82.19%)	$5,225 (-75.27%)

Historical Rents in Historic Downtown, Jersey City, NJ

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Top Cities Near Historic Downtown

There are a total of 19 cities nearby Historic Downtown. The average rent in Historic Downtown is currently $2,600 per month. A total of 18 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Kearny, NJ, with an average rent of $2,250, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Historic Downtown, Jersey City, NJ is New York, NY. Monthly rents here are on average $4,915 per month.

Let's compare Historic Downtown, Jersey City, NJ's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Historic Downtown, Jersey City, NJ is 33.15% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 39.27% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Historic Downtown, Jersey City, NJ are about 40.78% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 51.49% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 19 total cities near Historic Downtown, Jersey City, NJ in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Kearny, NJ	$25	$1,800	$2,250	$2,250
Newark, NJ	$2,208	$1,700	$2,150	$2,300
Elizabeth, NJ	$1,600	$1,700	$2,000	$2,400
East Orange, NJ	$2,143	$2,780	$2,450	$2,600
Bayonne, NJ	$2,250	$2,550	$3,400	$2,630
Harrison, NJ	$2,501	$2,859	$3,544	$2,653
Cliffside Park, NJ	$1,800	$2,100	$2,800	$2,995
Jersey City, NJ	$3,288	$3,909	$4,658	$3,720
Edgewater, NJ	$2,728	$2,825	$4,295	$3,800
New York, NY	$3,900	$4,795	$6,300	$4,915

Top Neighborhoods Near Historic Downtown

There are a total of 65 neighborhoods in or near Historic Downtown. Some of these neighborhoods include Journal Square, NoHo, and Downtown Brooklyn. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 65 total neighborhoods in or near Historic Downtown, Jersey City, NJ in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Historic Downtown, Jersey City, NJ is currently around $4,825 per month. A total of 20 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only ten neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,825. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Historic Downtown's average rent, which is only $4,003. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Historic Downtown, Weequahic has the most affordable average rent at $2,500 per month. Whereas, at $7,995 average rent per month, Tribeca is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Historic Downtown. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ	$3,072	$3,707	$4,483	$3,414
NoHo, New York, NY	$4,500	$5,750	$12,000	$4,600
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,594	$4,479	$6,249	$4,600
The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ	$3,606	$4,621	$6,298	$4,701
Boerum Hill, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,400	$6,023	$4,825
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,800	$4,700	$6,075	$5,000
Financial District, New York, NY	$4,205	$5,349	$6,918	$5,001
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$4,200	$5,373	$7,995	$5,300
Brooklyn Heights, New York, NY	$4,050	$5,150	$7,500	$5,399
Midtown South, New York, NY	$3,993	$5,165	$7,996	$5,425
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$4,068	$4,807	$5,995	$5,470
Carroll Gardens, New York, NY	$4,750	$3,950	$6,000	$5,500
Two Bridges, New York, NY	N/A	$5,295	$8,750	$5,500
West Village, New York, NY	$5,150	$5,500	$6,950	$5,550
Battery Park City, New York, NY	$4,095	$5,455	$7,565	$5,750
Lower East Side, New York, NY	$4,519	$4,495	$7,695	$5,797
East Village, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,495	$5,995	$5,800
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY	$5,088	$5,717	$6,662	$5,849
DUMBO, New York, NY	$4,039	$5,500	$8,433	$5,931
Chelsea, New York, NY	$4,520	$6,236	$10,095	$6,095
NoMad, New York, NY	$4,495	$5,999	$7,995	$6,203
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$4,800	$7,250	$12,995	$6,450
Civic Center, New York, NY	$5,700	$5,495	$8,795	$6,460
Flatiron District, New York, NY	$4,750	$6,600	$8,900	$6,600
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$4,600	$6,400	$10,900	$6,995
SoHo, New York, NY	$4,250	$5,295	$11,500	$7,109
Little Italy, New York, NY	$4,100	$3,800	$4,150	$7,495
Bowery, New York, NY	$3,300	$3,999	$7,445	$7,673
NoLita, New York, NY	$2,100	$5,195	$7,895	$7,895
Tribeca, New York, NY	$5,979	$6,760	$8,295	$7,995

Top Counties Near Historic Downtown

There are a total of 3 counties located by Historic Downtown, Jersey City, NJ. Some of these counties include Hudson, NJ, Brooklyn, New York, NY, and Manhattan, New York, NY. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $4,265. That's roughly around $76 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Hudson, NJ. Its average rent per month is $3,515. Vice versa, with an average rent of $5,450, Manhattan, New York, NY is the most expensive county by Historic Downtown, Jersey City, NJ.

Typically, rent for studios in Historic Downtown, Jersey City, NJ is 9.98% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Historic Downtown, Jersey City, NJ is 21.46% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Historic Downtown, Jersey City, NJ is 9.98% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Hudson, NJ	$3,152	$3,723	$3,967	$3,515
Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,525	$4,200	$5,200	$4,265
Manhattan, New York, NY	$4,050	$5,250	$7,155	$5,450

Top Zipcodes Near Historic Downtown

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near Historic Downtown, Jersey City, NJ. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $5,103. A total of 8 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 11213, New York, NY at $3,300 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $8,455 per month is 10069, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,713. That's at least $96 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Historic Downtown, Jersey City, NJ is $4,923 per month. Or in other words, $90 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $6,723 per month. Which comes out to $88 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Historic Downtown, Jersey City, NJ. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
10280, New York, NY	$4,060	$5,380	$7,300	$5,443
10006, New York, NY	$3,825	$5,000	$4,960	$4,917
10014, New York, NY	$5,250	$5,721	$6,995	$5,550
10013, New York, NY	$4,154	$6,335	$8,295	$7,495
10007, New York, NY	$5,999	$7,173	$10,035	$7,750
10005, New York, NY	$4,237	$5,442	$7,000	$4,875
10012, New York, NY	$4,123	$5,245	$7,895	$6,773
10038, New York, NY	$4,228	$5,198	$6,825	$5,150
10011, New York, NY	$4,550	$6,197	$8,620	$6,300
10004, New York, NY	$4,186	$5,546	$7,225	$5,300

Frequently Asked Questions - Historic Downtown Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Historic Downtown, Jersey City, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for Historic Downtown, Jersey City, NJ apartments for rent is approximately $4,003. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Historic Downtown, 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 Historic Downtown, Jersey City, NJ.

How much is a studio apartment in Historic Downtown, Jersey City, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $3,205 and an average price per square feet of $69.64. There are a total of 4 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Historic Downtown.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Historic Downtown, Jersey City, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $3,458 and an average price per square feet of $52.83. There are a total of 23 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Historic Downtown.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Historic Downtown, Jersey City, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $4,728 and an average price per square feet of $46.09. There are a total of 27 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Historic Downtown.

How have rent prices in Historic Downtown, Jersey City, NJ changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Historic Downtown, Jersey City, NJ can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.06%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.35%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.37%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.30% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Historic Downtown, Jersey City, NJ?

A reasonable rent price in Historic Downtown, Jersey City, NJ is around $3,202/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.