Average Rent in Jersey City, NJ

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Current Versus Historical Jersey City, NJ Rents

Jersey City rentals average $3,016 for a studio rental to $3,300 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,500, or roughly $37 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $600 (24.84%) year-over-year from $2,416 to $3,016. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $190 (8.07%) year-over-year from $2,360 to $2,550. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $283 (-11.24%) year-over-year from $2,521 to $2,238. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $367 (15.07%) year-over-year from $2,433 to $2,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $42 (1.28%) year-over-year from $3,258 to $3,300. 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 up by 8.06% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 8.05% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.11% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 19.28% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$63.49	$3,016	$2,416 (24.84%)	$2,042 (47.72%)
1 BR	$48.43	$2,550	$2,360 (8.07%)	$2,353 (8.40%)
2 BR	$33.00	$2,238	$2,521 (-11.24%)	$2,819 (-20.62%)
3 BR	$30.00	$2,800	$2,433 (15.07%)	$2,833 (-1.18%)
4+ BR	N/A	$3,300	$3,258 (1.28%)	$3,425 (-3.65%)

Historical Rents in Jersey City, NJ

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Top Cities Near Jersey City

There are a total of 15 cities nearby Jersey City. The average rent in Jersey City is currently $2,475 per month. A total of 10 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Kearny, NJ, with an average rent of $2,225, 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 $4,995 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 46.95% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 25.10% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Jersey City, NJ are about 4.44% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 8.11% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 15 total cities near Jersey City, NJ in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Kearny, NJ	N/A	$1,700	$2,300	$2,225
Passaic, NJ	$1,600	$1,723	$2,152	$2,300
East Orange, NJ	$1,373	$1,938	$2,100	$2,313
Newark, NJ	$2,550	$1,750	$2,000	$2,325
Elizabeth, NJ	$1,625	$1,700	$2,000	$2,400
Bayonne, NJ	$1,800	$2,277	$3,199	$2,499
Cliffside Park, NJ	N/A	$2,375	$3,400	$3,000
Palisades Park, NJ	$1,700	$1,875	$2,575	$3,300
Edgewater, NJ	N/A	$3,000	$4,750	$4,000
New York, NY	$3,875	$4,767	$6,350	$4,995

Top Neighborhoods Near Jersey City

There are a total of 58 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 58 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 $5,000 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Jersey City's average rent, which is only $2,500. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Jersey City, Inwood has the most affordable average rent at $2,950 per month. Whereas, at $7,895 average rent per month, NoLita 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	$3,225	$3,395	$4,225	$3,600
Crown Heights, New York, NY	$2,968	$3,478	$4,644	$3,800
Bushwick, New York, NY	$3,124	$3,743	$3,895	$3,950
Harlem, New York, NY	$2,950	$3,200	$3,700	$3,989
East Harlem, New York, NY	$3,355	$3,698	$3,495	$3,995
Greenpoint, New York, NY	$3,690	$4,561	$7,000	$4,500
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,563	$4,395	$6,475	$4,508
Prospect Heights, New York, NY	$3,638	$4,395	$5,300	$4,524
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,694	$4,528	$6,646	$4,613
Fort Greene, New York, NY	$3,669	$4,655	$6,895	$4,700
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,770	$4,800	$6,200	$4,995
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,925	$5,300	$7,547	$5,000
Midtown, New York, NY	$4,000	$4,876	$7,495	$5,000
Financial District, New York, NY	$4,150	$5,442	$7,718	$5,230
Williamsburg, New York, NY	$4,011	$5,022	$5,686	$5,250
Midtown East, New York, NY	$3,900	$5,000	$7,400	$5,300
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$3,450	$4,750	$8,150	$5,300
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,820	$4,633	$5,765	$5,475
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$3,500	$5,100	$7,792	$5,523
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$4,370	$5,613	$7,995	$5,695
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY	$4,926	$5,383	$6,225	$5,887
East Village, New York, NY	$3,495	$4,295	$5,995	$5,995
West Village, New York, NY	$5,000	$5,575	$6,995	$5,995
Lower East Side, New York, NY	$4,589	$4,495	$7,695	$5,995
Chelsea, New York, NY	$4,500	$6,295	$10,095	$6,095
NoMad, New York, NY	$4,495	$5,828	$8,498	$6,183
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$4,995	$6,450	$11,795	$6,450
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$4,600	$6,600	$7,300	$6,600
Tribeca, New York, NY	$5,999	$6,750	$8,295	$7,895
NoLita, New York, NY	$22,000	$4,995	$7,895	$7,895

Top Counties Near Jersey City

There are a total of 3 counties located by 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 $4,200. That's roughly around $75 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 $2,500. Vice versa, with an average rent of $5,495, Manhattan, New York, NY is the most expensive county by Jersey City, NJ.

Typically, rent for studios in Jersey City, NJ is 17.71% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Jersey City, NJ is 61.41% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Jersey City, NJ is 122.93% 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	$2,425	$2,325	$2,400	$2,500
Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,550	$4,116	$5,016	$4,200
Manhattan, New York, NY	$4,014	$5,250	$7,185	$5,495

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 $5,188.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,747. 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 Jersey City, NJ is $4,919 per month. Or in other words, $88 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $6,786 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	$3,950	$5,200	$6,630	$5,400
10019, New York, NY	$3,830	$4,850	$6,995	$5,030
10003, New York, NY	$4,500	$5,930	$6,995	$5,995
10009, New York, NY	$3,099	$4,875	$5,995	$5,795
10038, New York, NY	$4,150	$5,450	$7,925	$5,406
10005, New York, NY	$4,199	$5,442	$8,000	$5,000
11201, New York, NY	$3,599	$4,400	$6,495	$4,733
10014, New York, NY	$5,200	$5,995	$7,500	$5,995
10036, New York, NY	$3,825	$5,395	$7,195	$5,555
10011, New York, NY	$4,400	$5,995	$7,775	$6,300

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 $2,500. 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 $3,016 and an average price per square feet of $63.49. There are a total of 1 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 $2,550 and an average price per square feet of $48.43. There are a total of 39 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 $2,250 and an average price per square feet of $33.00. There are a total of 62 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 0.25%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.11%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.15% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Jersey City, NJ is around $2,000/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.