Average Rent in Jersey City, NJ

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Current Versus Historical Jersey City, NJ Rents

Jersey City rentals average $3,146 for a studio rental to $1,750 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,700, or roughly $48 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $584 (22.79%) year-over-year from $2,562 to $3,146. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $532 (22.26%) year-over-year from $2,390 to $2,923. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $135 (-4.77%) year-over-year from $2,835 to $2,700. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $4,500 (180.00%) year-over-year from $2,500 to $7,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,692 (-49.15%) year-over-year from $3,442 to $1,750. 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 12.46% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.21% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.89% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 71.43% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 22.19% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$63.96	$3,146	$2,562 (22.79%)	$2,128 (47.82%)
1 BR	$56.03	$2,923	$2,390 (22.26%)	$2,416 (20.97%)
2 BR	$49.22	$2,700	$2,835 (-4.77%)	$2,701 (-0.04%)
3 BR	$30.00	$7,000	$2,500 (180.00%)	$2,767 (153.01%)
4+ BR	$26.00	$1,750	$3,442 (-49.15%)	$3,667 (-52.27%)

Historical Rents in Jersey City, NJ

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Top Cities Near Jersey City

There are a total of 6 cities nearby Jersey City. The average rent in Jersey City is currently $2,988 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Newark, NJ, with an average rent of $2,150, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Jersey City, NJ is New York, NY. Monthly rents here are on average $4,900 per month.

Let's compare Jersey City, NJ's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Jersey City, NJ is 40.92% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 29.43% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Jersey City, NJ are about 9.95% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 46.30% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 6 cities near Jersey City, NJ in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Newark, NJ	$1,950	$1,688	$2,150	$2,150
Hackensack, NJ	$1,773	$1,975	$2,800	$2,475
Cliffside Park, NJ	$1,923	$2,150	$3,000	$2,875
Fort Lee, NJ	$1,795	$2,770	$3,150	$3,100
Palisades Park, NJ	$1,350	$1,938	$2,938	$3,300
New York, NY	$3,800	$4,650	$6,200	$4,900

Top Neighborhoods Near Jersey City

There are a total of 61 neighborhoods in or near Jersey City. Some of these neighborhoods include Bedford-Stuyvesant, Crown Heights, and Bushwick. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 61 total neighborhoods in or near Jersey City, NJ in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Jersey City, NJ is currently around $4,855 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Jersey City's average rent, which is only $2,700. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Jersey City, Bay Ridge has the most affordable average rent at $2,750 per month. Whereas, at $8,295 average rent per month, Little Italy is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Jersey City. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY	$3,250	$3,353	$3,781	$3,600
Crown Heights, New York, NY	$3,235	$3,500	$4,333	$3,700
Bushwick, New York, NY	$3,138	$3,348	$3,850	$3,888
Harlem, New York, NY	$3,000	$3,400	$3,895	$3,995
East Harlem, New York, NY	$3,299	$3,600	$3,895	$4,200
Prospect Heights, New York, NY	$3,630	$4,386	$5,823	$4,393
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,659	$4,585	$6,506	$4,565
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,650	$4,435	$6,400	$4,580
Fort Greene, New York, NY	$3,475	$4,575	$6,576	$4,685
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$3,275	$4,500	$6,350	$4,795
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,925	$4,900	$7,875	$4,795
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,660	$4,400	$6,495	$4,855
Greenpoint, New York, NY	$3,645	$4,503	$6,850	$4,900
Williamsburg, New York, NY	$4,096	$4,656	$5,800	$5,000
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,795	$7,074	$5,000
Financial District, New York, NY	$4,064	$5,300	$7,105	$5,195
Midtown East, New York, NY	$3,900	$5,000	$7,300	$5,350
Midtown, New York, NY	$4,045	$4,950	$7,403	$5,400
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,938	$4,795	$6,649	$5,495
NoLita, New York, NY	$3,600	$5,495	$6,995	$5,495
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$4,600	$6,250	$7,500	$5,625
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$4,225	$5,625	$8,150	$5,650
West Village, New York, NY	$4,500	$5,850	$7,495	$5,950
East Village, New York, NY	$3,950	$4,295	$6,495	$5,995
Chelsea, New York, NY	$4,494	$6,035	$9,500	$6,035
Lower East Side, New York, NY	$4,159	$4,550	$5,995	$6,430
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$4,100	$5,600	$5,650	$6,600
NoMad, New York, NY	$4,458	$5,995	$8,092	$6,650
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY	$5,250	$6,397	$7,448	$6,907
Tribeca, New York, NY	$5,958	$6,995	$8,495	$7,999

Top Counties Near Jersey City

There are a total of 4 counties located by Jersey City, NJ. Some of these counties include Hudson, NJ, Staten Island, New York, NY, and Brooklyn, New York, NY. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,710. That's roughly around $59 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Hudson, NJ. Its average rent per month is $2,713. Vice versa, with an average rent of $5,460, Manhattan, New York, NY is the most expensive county by Jersey City, NJ.

Typically, rent for studios in Jersey City, NJ is 3.82% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Jersey City, NJ is 20.92% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Jersey City, NJ is 55.29% 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	$2,477	$2,592	$2,700	$2,713
Staten Island, New York, NY	$2,400	$2,968	$3,387	$3,200
Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,575	$4,100	$4,999	$4,220
Manhattan, New York, NY	$3,925	$5,100	$6,950	$5,460

Top Zipcodes Near Jersey City

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near Jersey City, NJ. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,973.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,700. That's at least $91 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Jersey City, NJ is $4,672 per month. Or in other words, $88 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $6,500 per month. Which comes out to $86 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Jersey City, 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	$3,925	$4,995	$7,400	$5,295
10019, New York, NY	$3,858	$4,644	$7,035	$4,995
10003, New York, NY	$4,300	$5,500	$6,495	$5,950
10009, New York, NY	$3,378	$4,495	$6,335	$6,255
10038, New York, NY	$3,955	$5,345	$7,000	$5,395
10005, New York, NY	$4,100	$5,000	$7,600	$4,875
11201, New York, NY	$3,650	$4,500	$6,495	$4,797
10014, New York, NY	$4,995	$5,850	$7,600	$5,850
10036, New York, NY	$3,930	$5,160	$7,295	$5,495
10011, New York, NY	$4,300	$6,298	$7,348	$5,995

Frequently Asked Questions - Jersey City Average Rents

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

The average monthly rental price for Jersey City, NJ apartments for rent is approximately $2,700. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 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 Jersey City, NJ.

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

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $3,146 and an average price per square feet of $63.96. There are a total of 5 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Jersey City.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,923 and an average price per square feet of $56.03. There are a total of 36 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Jersey City.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,700 and an average price per square feet of $49.22. There are a total of 29 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Jersey City.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Jersey City, NJ can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.23%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.22%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 1.80% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Jersey City, NJ is around $2,160/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.