Average Rent in Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ

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Current Versus Historical Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ Rents

Journal Square rentals average $3,072 for a studio rental to $6,668 for a 3-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,422, or roughly $65 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 $885 (40.49%) year-over-year from $2,187 to $3,072. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,709 (84.96%) year-over-year from $2,011 to $3,720. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,908 (74.10%) year-over-year from $2,575 to $4,483. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $3,218 (93.28%) year-over-year from $3,450 to $6,668. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $4,000 to $4,000. 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 30.11% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 47.42% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 52.30% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.39% 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	$68.52	$3,072	$2,187 (40.49%)	$1,833 (67.56%)
1 BR	$60.88	$3,720	$2,011 (84.96%)	$2,525 (47.33%)
2 BR	$53.24	$4,483	$2,575 (74.10%)	$3,410 (31.47%)
3 BR	$58.80	$6,668	$3,450 (93.28%)	$3,542 (88.27%)

Historical Rents in Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ

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Top Cities Near Journal Square

There are a total of 18 cities nearby Journal Square. The average rent in Journal Square is currently $2,615 per month. A total of 14 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Passaic, NJ, with an average rent of $2,250, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ is New York, NY. Monthly rents here are on average $4,927 per month.

Let's compare Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ is 29.20% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 40.66% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ are about 36.48% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 53.88% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 18 total cities near Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Newark, NJ	$2,208	$1,750	$2,150	$2,300
Elizabeth, NJ	$1,625	$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
Palisades Park, NJ	$1,700	$1,900	$2,998	$3,300
Jersey City, NJ	$3,288	$3,909	$4,658	$3,721
Edgewater, NJ	$2,728	$2,700	$4,599	$4,000
New York, NY	$3,900	$4,795	$6,325	$4,927

Top Neighborhoods Near Journal Square

There are a total of 64 neighborhoods in or near Journal Square. Some of these neighborhoods include Historic Downtown, NoHo, and Downtown Brooklyn. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 64 total neighborhoods in or near Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ is currently around $4,888 per month. A total of 8 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,888. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Journal Square's average rent, which is only $3,422. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Journal Square, Lower Vailsburg has the most affordable average rent at $2,225 per month. Whereas, at $7,995 average rent per month, Tribeca is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Journal Square. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Historic Downtown, Jersey City, NJ	$3,205	$3,458	$4,728	$4,003
NoHo, New York, NY	$4,500	$5,750	$12,000	$4,600
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,594	$4,482	$6,250	$4,600
The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ	$3,606	$4,621	$6,298	$4,701
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,775	$5,300	$7,662	$4,987
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,800	$4,704	$6,075	$5,000
Financial District, New York, NY	$4,209	$5,400	$6,927	$5,050
Midtown, New York, NY	$4,045	$4,920	$7,724	$5,175
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$4,200	$5,395	$7,995	$5,345
Brooklyn Heights, New York, NY	$4,050	$5,140	$7,500	$5,399
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$4,070	$4,822	$5,995	$5,481
Midtown South, New York, NY	$3,973	$5,145	$7,996	$5,495
Two Bridges, New York, NY	N/A	$5,295	$8,750	$5,500
West Village, New York, NY	$5,200	$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	$6,664	$5,849
DUMBO, New York, NY	$4,039	$5,500	$8,433	$5,931
Chelsea, New York, NY	$4,500	$6,211	$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	$5,550	$8,795	$6,500
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	$7,300
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	$5,245	$7,895	$7,895
Tribeca, New York, NY	$5,999	$6,795	$8,295	$7,995

Top Counties Near Journal Square

There are a total of 3 counties located by Journal Square, 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 $4,260. That's roughly around $76 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Hudson, NJ. Its average rent per month is $3,534. Vice versa, with an average rent of $5,475, Manhattan, New York, NY is the most expensive county by Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ.

Typically, rent for studios in Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ is 14.75% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ is 12.77% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ is 17.11% 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	$3,725	$4,007	$3,534
Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,525	$4,195	$5,250	$4,260
Manhattan, New York, NY	$4,050	$5,250	$7,185	$5,475

Top Zipcodes Near Journal Square

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $5,067. A total of 3 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 11226, 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 Journal Square, 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 $6,725 per month. Which comes out to $88 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
10014, New York, NY	$5,250	$5,600	$6,995	$5,550
10280, New York, NY	$4,060	$5,380	$7,300	$5,443
10006, New York, NY	$3,850	$5,001	$4,960	$4,939
10013, New York, NY	$4,154	$6,395	$8,295	$7,495
10011, New York, NY	$4,550	$6,211	$8,620	$6,300
10007, New York, NY	$5,999	$7,250	$10,000	$7,750
10005, New York, NY	$4,213	$5,442	$7,195	$4,878
10012, New York, NY	$4,123	$5,245	$7,895	$7,018
10001, New York, NY	$4,484	$5,780	$9,295	$5,763
10038, New York, NY	$4,262	$5,295	$6,854	$5,240

Frequently Asked Questions - Journal Square Average Rents

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

The average monthly rental price for Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ apartments for rent is approximately $3,422. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Journal Square, 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 Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ.

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

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $3,072 and an average price per square feet of $68.52. There are a total of 87 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Journal Square.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $3,720 and an average price per square feet of $60.88. There are a total of 105 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Journal Square.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $4,483 and an average price per square feet of $53.24. There are a total of 29 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Journal Square.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.40%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.85%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.74%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.93% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ is around $2,738/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.