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 $2,200 for a 1-bedroom. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,200, or roughly $44 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $29 (1.40%) year-over-year from $2,071 to $2,100. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $410 (-15.70%) year-over-year from $2,610 to $2,200. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $338 (-9.42%) year-over-year from $3,588 to $3,250. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $2,299 (-44.65%) year-over-year from $5,149 to $2,850. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2 (0.06%) year-over-year from $3,998 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 down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.22% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 16.18% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$44.00	$2,200	$2,610 (-15.70%)	$2,259 (-2.63%)

Historical Rents in Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ

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Top Cities Near Journal Square

There are a total of 9 cities nearby Journal Square. The average rent in Journal Square is currently $3,000 per month. Our records show that Newark, NJ, with an average rent of $2,300, 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 $4,900 per month.

Let's compare Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 6.82% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 9 cities near Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Newark, NJ	$1,675	$1,829	$2,200	$2,300
Hackensack, NJ	$1,795	$2,175	$2,850	$2,500
Bayonne, NJ	$2,399	$2,768	$3,505	$2,849
Jersey City, NJ	$3,146	$3,262	$2,400	$2,872
Fort Lee, NJ	$1,748	$2,350	$3,200	$3,000
Cliffside Park, NJ	$1,923	$2,150	$3,200	$3,200
Palisades Park, NJ	$1,875	$2,038	$3,000	$3,200
Edgewater, NJ	$2,455	$2,700	$4,225	$3,900
New York, NY	$3,800	$4,650	$6,289	$4,900

Top Neighborhoods Near Journal Square

There are a total of 58 neighborhoods in or near Journal Square. Some of these neighborhoods include Downtown Brooklyn, Murray Hill, and NoHo. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 58 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 $5,000 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Journal Square's average rent, which is only $2,200. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Journal Square, East Flatbush has the most affordable average rent at $3,000 per month. Whereas, at $8,295 average rent per month, Little Italy is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Journal Square. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,635	$4,418	$6,373	$4,600
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,875	$4,795	$7,706	$4,652
NoHo, New York, NY	$4,500	$5,650	$12,000	$4,750
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,660	$4,500	$6,470	$4,850
Brooklyn Heights, New York, NY	$3,898	$4,600	$6,972	$5,000
Financial District, New York, NY	$4,093	$5,295	$7,200	$5,150
Midtown South, New York, NY	$3,900	$5,450	$7,798	$5,235
Midtown, New York, NY	$4,000	$5,000	$7,402	$5,400
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,998	$4,560	$6,200	$5,417
NoLita, New York, NY	$4,295	$5,495	$6,995	$5,495
Flatiron District, New York, NY	$5,000	$6,800	$10,808	$5,500
Midtown East, New York, NY	$3,900	$5,350	$7,050	$5,559
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$4,225	$5,595	$8,141	$5,625
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$4,600	$6,300	$8,365	$5,681
DUMBO, New York, NY	$3,995	$5,435	$8,160	$5,750
East Village, New York, NY	$3,900	$4,295	$6,400	$5,900
West Village, New York, NY	$4,473	$5,800	$7,495	$5,950
Bowery, New York, NY	$4,345	$3,995	$6,495	$5,995
Chelsea, New York, NY	$4,475	$6,001	$9,500	$6,000
Two Bridges, New York, NY	N/A	$5,295	$8,750	$6,100
Carroll Gardens, New York, NY	$4,000	$4,108	$6,025	$6,200
NoMad, New York, NY	$4,452	$5,750	$8,000	$6,400
Lower East Side, New York, NY	$4,112	$4,795	$5,995	$6,500
Civic Center, New York, NY	$5,000	$5,897	$9,500	$6,500
Battery Park City, New York, NY	$4,585	$5,650	$7,425	$6,800
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$4,095	$5,700	$5,788	$6,893
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY	$4,926	$6,517	$7,339	$6,950
SoHo, New York, NY	$3,948	$5,400	$8,000	$6,998
Tribeca, New York, NY	$6,500	$6,841	$8,495	$7,999
Little Italy, New York, NY	$3,750	$4,000	$3,900	$8,295

Top Counties Near Journal Square

There are a total of 4 counties located by Journal Square, 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 $3,727. That's roughly around $59 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Hudson, NJ. Its average rent per month is $2,798. Vice versa, with an average rent of $5,440, Manhattan, New York, NY is the most expensive county by Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ is 61.36% 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	$2,630	$2,650	$2,798
Staten Island, New York, NY	$2,470	$3,000	$3,387	$3,254
Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,548	$4,100	$5,100	$4,200
Manhattan, New York, NY	$3,915	$5,100	$6,900	$5,440

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 $4,948.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,650. That's at least $93 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 $4,602 per month. Or in other words, $87 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $6,495 per month. Which comes out to $84 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	$4,500	$5,850	$7,675	$5,850
10006, New York, NY	$3,800	$4,973	$6,400	$4,869
10013, New York, NY	$4,385	$6,550	$8,595	$8,395
10011, New York, NY	$4,300	$6,300	$7,495	$6,161
10007, New York, NY	$6,033	$7,455	$10,500	$7,648
10005, New York, NY	$4,100	$5,075	$7,600	$4,850
10012, New York, NY	$4,000	$5,495	$6,995	$5,495
10001, New York, NY	$4,350	$5,750	$9,101	$5,750
10038, New York, NY	$3,975	$5,300	$7,195	$5,345
10018, New York, NY	$4,225	$5,595	$7,995	$5,495

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 $2,200. 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 one bedroom apartment in Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,200 and an average price per square feet of $44.00. There are a total of 3 one 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 0.01%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.16%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.09%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.45% 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 $1,760/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.