Average Rent in Jersey City, NJ

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Current Versus Historical Jersey City, NJ Rents

Jersey City rentals average $2,490 for a studio rental to $2,600 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,400, or roughly $35 per square feet.

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 $493 (-19.45%) year-over-year from $2,533 to $2,040. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $12 (0.52%) year-over-year from $2,288 to $2,300. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $450 (-17.31%) year-over-year from $2,600 to $2,150. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $264 (10.86%) year-over-year from $2,433 to $2,698. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,775 (-50.35%) year-over-year from $3,525 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 down by 19.85% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 19.70% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 14.00% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.82% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 19.23% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$63.49	$2,040	$2,533 (-19.45%)	$2,128 (-4.15%)
1 BR	$52.63	$2,300	$2,288 (0.52%)	$2,366 (-2.78%)
2 BR	$33.56	$2,150	$2,600 (-17.31%)	$2,752 (-21.88%)
3 BR	$30.60	$2,698	$2,433 (10.86%)	$2,817 (-4.23%)
4+ BR	$26.00	$1,750	$3,525 (-50.35%)	$3,542 (-50.59%)

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 $3,138 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Newark, NJ, with an average rent of $2,100, 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 17.50% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 11.54% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Jersey City, NJ are about 44.63% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 44.23% 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	$2,271	$1,550	$1,950	$2,100
Bayonne, NJ	$1,983	$2,582	$3,300	$2,605
Cliffside Park, NJ	$1,750	$2,350	$3,100	$3,100
Palisades Park, NJ	$2,125	$1,875	$2,750	$3,175
Fort Lee, NJ	$1,500	$2,250	$3,750	$3,300
New York, NY	$3,875	$4,670	$6,195	$4,900

Top Neighborhoods Near Jersey City

There are a total of 62 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 62 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 $4,800 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Jersey City's average rent, which is only $2,400. 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 $8,095 average rent per month, Tribeca 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	$3,408	$4,195	$3,744
Crown Heights, New York, NY	$3,135	$3,427	$4,652	$3,800
Bushwick, New York, NY	$3,369	$3,346	$3,899	$3,900
Harlem, New York, NY	$2,950	$3,400	$3,995	$4,000
East Harlem, New York, NY	$3,545	$3,673	$3,695	$4,189
Prospect Heights, New York, NY	$3,630	$4,395	$6,295	$4,403
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,613	$4,370	$6,357	$4,422
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,694	$4,536	$6,641	$4,595
Greenpoint, New York, NY	$3,600	$4,513	$6,877	$4,647
Fort Greene, New York, NY	$3,579	$4,628	$6,895	$4,670
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$4,000	$4,980	$7,997	$4,850
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$3,250	$4,500	$7,500	$4,995
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,795	$4,600	$6,400	$4,995
Midtown, New York, NY	$4,045	$4,949	$7,860	$5,040
Financial District, New York, NY	$4,128	$5,393	$7,250	$5,128
Williamsburg, New York, NY	$4,125	$5,100	$5,675	$5,200
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$3,695	$4,895	$7,495	$5,295
Midtown East, New York, NY	$4,050	$5,300	$7,383	$5,300
NoLita, New York, NY	$4,300	$4,995	$7,995	$5,495
East Village, New York, NY	$4,100	$4,295	$6,200	$5,500
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,995	$4,575	$6,000	$5,518
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$4,370	$5,498	$8,365	$5,587
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY	$5,217	$5,425	$6,133	$5,662
Chelsea, New York, NY	$4,550	$6,000	$9,355	$6,000
Lower East Side, New York, NY	$4,397	$4,495	$5,995	$6,100
West Village, New York, NY	$4,795	$5,850	$7,000	$6,200
NoMad, New York, NY	$4,459	$5,995	$8,000	$6,295
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$4,825	$6,800	$8,255	$6,398
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$4,800	$6,189	$7,250	$6,800
Tribeca, New York, NY	$6,364	$6,610	$8,295	$8,095

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 $4,209. That's roughly around $70 per sqft. 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 $5,450, Manhattan, New York, NY is the most expensive county by Jersey City, NJ.

Typically, rent for studios in Jersey City, NJ is 44.41% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Jersey City, NJ is 57.50% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Jersey City, NJ is 131.64% 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	$2,200	$2,200	$2,400	$2,500
Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,595	$4,095	$5,125	$4,209
Manhattan, New York, NY	$4,026	$5,195	$6,995	$5,450

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 $4,995.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,746. That's at least $95 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 $4,658 per month. Or in other words, $88 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $6,745 per month. Which comes out to $85 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	$4,050	$4,990	$6,795	$5,495
10019, New York, NY	$3,895	$4,708	$7,150	$5,000
10003, New York, NY	$4,325	$5,575	$6,995	$5,900
10009, New York, NY	$3,495	$4,395	$5,995	$5,625
10038, New York, NY	$3,950	$5,530	$7,059	$5,415
10005, New York, NY	$4,144	$5,165	$7,641	$4,875
11201, New York, NY	$3,650	$4,395	$6,495	$4,690
10014, New York, NY	$5,025	$5,995	$7,000	$6,200
10036, New York, NY	$4,217	$5,475	$8,000	$5,615
10011, New York, NY	$4,300	$6,331	$7,750	$6,495

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 $2,400. 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 $2,490 and an average price per square feet of $63.49. There are a total of 4 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 $2,600 and an average price per square feet of $52.63. There are a total of 44 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 $2,213 and an average price per square feet of $33.56. There are a total of 72 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 -0.19%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.17%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Jersey City, NJ is around $1,920/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.