Average Rent in Kearny, NJ

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Current Versus Historical Kearny, NJ Rents

Kearny rentals average $1,700 for a 1-bedroom rental to $3,350 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,300, or roughly $7 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $1,300 to $1,300. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $42 (-2.38%) year-over-year from $1,742 to $1,700. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $33 (-1.43%) year-over-year from $2,333 to $2,300. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $133 (-5.06%) year-over-year from $2,633 to $2,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $652 (22.88%) year-over-year from $2,848 to $3,500. 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 1.92% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.47% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.74% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.53% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	N/A	$1,700	$1,742 (-2.38%)	$1,483 (14.61%)
2 BR	$7.00	$2,300	$2,333 (-1.43%)	$2,042 (12.65%)
3 BR	N/A	$2,500	$2,633 (-5.06%)	$3,008 (-16.90%)
4+ BR	N/A	$3,500	$2,848 (22.88%)	$3,208 (9.09%)

Historical Rents in Kearny, NJ

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Top Cities Near Kearny

There are a total of 14 cities nearby Kearny. The average rent in Kearny is currently $2,500 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that East Orange, NJ, with an average rent of $2,250, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Kearny, NJ is Edgewater, NJ. Monthly rents here are on average $4,000 per month.

Let's compare Kearny, NJ's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 14.63% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Kearny, NJ are on par with the other cities nearby. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 18.00% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 14 total cities near Kearny, NJ in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
East Orange, NJ	$1,373	$1,750	$2,100	$2,250
Newark, NJ	$2,175	$1,750	$2,000	$2,300
Passaic, NJ	$1,600	$1,673	$2,200	$2,300
Elizabeth, NJ	$1,650	$1,700	$2,000	$2,400
Garfield, NJ	N/A	$1,750	$2,300	$2,400
Bayonne, NJ	$1,800	$2,199	$2,768	$2,413
Jersey City, NJ	$3,016	$2,475	$2,238	$2,500
Clifton, NJ	N/A	$1,800	$2,275	$2,500
Lodi, NJ	N/A	$1,950	$2,300	$2,500
Cliffside Park, NJ	N/A	$2,400	$3,305	$3,000

Top Neighborhoods Near Kearny

There are a total of 40 neighborhoods in or near Kearny. Some of these neighborhoods include Clinton Hill, Gowanus, and Downtown Brooklyn. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 40 total neighborhoods in or near Kearny, NJ in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Kearny, NJ is currently around $5,543 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Kearny's average rent, which is only $2,300. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Kearny, Weequahic has the most affordable average rent at $2,500 per month. Whereas, at $7,912 average rent per month, Tribeca is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Kearny. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Clinton Hill, New York, NY	$3,550	$4,000	$5,806	$4,250
Gowanus, New York, NY	$3,478	$3,963	$6,305	$4,443
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,548	$4,371	$6,471	$4,500
Prospect Heights, New York, NY	$3,650	$4,395	$5,350	$4,550
Fort Greene, New York, NY	$3,669	$4,638	$6,895	$4,685
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,770	$4,787	$6,113	$4,995
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,900	$5,329	$7,544	$4,998
Midtown, New York, NY	$4,000	$4,750	$7,550	$5,000
Brooklyn Heights, New York, NY	$4,025	$5,000	$8,265	$5,168
Financial District, New York, NY	$4,150	$5,442	$7,750	$5,235
Midtown East, New York, NY	$3,875	$4,995	$7,700	$5,275
Midtown South, New York, NY	$3,998	$5,000	$7,600	$5,295
Park Slope, New York, NY	$3,900	$4,300	$6,000	$5,462
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,840	$4,700	$5,830	$5,485
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$3,500	$5,149	$7,834	$5,600
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$4,370	$5,595	$7,995	$5,650
Flatiron District, New York, NY	$4,750	$6,600	$8,900	$5,657
Battery Park City, New York, NY	$4,000	$5,500	$7,898	$5,663
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY	$4,926	$5,338	$6,225	$5,805
East Village, New York, NY	$3,495	$4,325	$5,995	$5,995
West Village, New York, NY	$5,000	$5,500	$6,995	$5,995
Chelsea, New York, NY	$4,473	$6,295	$10,095	$6,095
Lower East Side, New York, NY	$4,589	$4,495	$7,695	$6,164
NoMad, New York, NY	$4,495	$5,843	$8,495	$6,204
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$4,800	$6,450	$10,375	$6,300
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$4,600	$6,600	$7,300	$6,600
Bowery, New York, NY	$3,300	$4,097	$4,675	$6,602
SoHo, New York, NY	$4,250	$5,295	$12,500	$7,000
NoLita, New York, NY	$22,000	$4,995	$7,895	$7,895
Tribeca, New York, NY	$5,999	$6,750	$8,345	$7,912

Top Counties Near Kearny

There are a total of 3 counties located by Kearny, NJ. Some of these counties include Hudson, NJ, Essex, NJ, and Manhattan, New York, NY. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,500. That's roughly around $35 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Essex, 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 Kearny, NJ.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Kearny, NJ is 29.41% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Kearny, NJ is 4.35% 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	$2,200	$2,400	$2,500
Essex, NJ	$1,550	$1,950	$2,400	$2,500
Manhattan, New York, NY	$4,000	$5,225	$7,185	$5,495

Top Zipcodes Near Kearny

There are a total of 40 zipcodes in or near Kearny, NJ. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $5,300. A total of 2 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 07111, Essex County, NJ at $2,150 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $7,892 per month is 10069, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,815. That's at least $97 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Kearny, NJ is $5,022 per month. Or in other words, $91 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $6,993 per month. Which comes out to $88 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Kearny, 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	$3,935	$5,242	$6,709	$5,413
10019, New York, NY	$3,830	$4,800	$6,995	$5,025
10003, New York, NY	$4,500	$5,950	$6,995	$6,000
10009, New York, NY	$3,150	$4,900	$5,995	$5,750
10038, New York, NY	$4,150	$5,495	$8,095	$5,450
10036, New York, NY	$3,800	$5,252	$7,047	$5,500
10014, New York, NY	$5,200	$5,995	$8,373	$5,995
10025, New York, NY	$3,295	$4,600	$5,400	$5,144
11201, New York, NY	$3,624	$4,396	$6,495	$4,745
10005, New York, NY	$4,195	$5,442	$7,850	$5,000

Frequently Asked Questions - Kearny Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Kearny, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for Kearny, NJ apartments for rent is approximately $2,300. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Kearny, 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 Kearny, NJ.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Kearny, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,700. There are a total of 10 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Kearny.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Kearny, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,300 and an average price per square feet of $7.00. There are a total of 23 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Kearny.

How have rent prices in Kearny, NJ changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Kearny, NJ can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Kearny, NJ?

A reasonable rent price in Kearny, NJ is around $1,840/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.