Average Rent in The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ

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Current Versus Historical The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ Rents

The Waterfront rentals average $3,606 for a studio rental to $7,025 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,701, or roughly $77 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 $489 (15.68%) year-over-year from $3,117 to $3,606. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,032 (28.38%) year-over-year from $3,637 to $4,669. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,504 (30.54%) year-over-year from $4,924 to $6,428. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $984 (16.74%) year-over-year from $5,879 to $6,863. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $404 (-5.44%) year-over-year from $7,429 to $7,025. 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 11.51% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 14.65% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 11.24% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.11% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.84% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Oct 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $96.89 $3,606 $3,117 (15.68%) $2,686 (34.25%)
1 BR $81.27 $4,669 $3,637 (28.38%) $3,345 (39.59%)
2 BR $66.36 $6,428 $4,924 (30.54%) $4,719 (36.21%)
3 BR $55.92 $6,863 $5,879 (16.74%) $6,601 (3.96%)
4+ BR $40.32 $7,025 $7,429 (-5.44%) $6,600 (6.44%)

Historical Rents in The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ

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Top Cities Near The Waterfront

There are a total of 19 cities nearby The Waterfront. The average rent in The Waterfront is currently $2,600 per month. A total of 18 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Kearny, NJ, with an average rent of $2,250, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ is New York, NY. Monthly rents here are on average $4,915 per month.

Let's compare The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ is 40.59% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 54.56% more expensive. Two bedrooms in The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ are about 55.54% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 57.74% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 19 total cities near The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Kearny, NJ $25 $1,800 $2,250 $2,250
Newark, NJ $2,208 $1,700 $2,150 $2,300
Elizabeth, NJ $1,600 $1,700 $2,000 $2,400
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 $3,720
Edgewater, NJ $2,728 $2,825 $4,295 $3,800
New York, NY $3,900 $4,795 $6,300 $4,915

Top Neighborhoods Near The Waterfront

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

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ is currently around $4,888 per month. A total of 31 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than The Waterfront's average rent, which is only $4,701. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near The Waterfront, Jackson Heights has the most affordable average rent at $2,500 per month. Whereas, at $7,995 average rent per month, Tribeca is the most expensive neighborhood in or near The Waterfront. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ $3,072 $3,707 $4,483 $3,414
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 $4,479 $6,249 $4,600
Boerum Hill, New York, NY $3,500 $4,400 $6,023 $4,825
Financial District, New York, NY $4,205 $5,349 $6,918 $5,001
Midtown, New York, NY $4,045 $4,900 $7,724 $5,150
Hudson Yards, New York, NY $4,200 $5,373 $7,995 $5,300
Brooklyn Heights, New York, NY $4,050 $5,150 $7,500 $5,399
Midtown South, New York, NY $3,993 $5,165 $7,996 $5,425
Kips Bay, New York, NY $4,068 $4,807 $5,995 $5,470
Two Bridges, New York, NY N/A $5,295 $8,750 $5,500
Carroll Gardens, New York, NY $4,750 $3,950 $6,000 $5,500
West Village, New York, NY $5,150 $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 $6,662 $5,849
DUMBO, New York, NY $4,039 $5,500 $8,433 $5,931
Chelsea, New York, NY $4,520 $6,236 $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 $5,495 $8,795 $6,460
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 $7,109
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 $5,195 $7,895 $7,895
Tribeca, New York, NY $5,979 $6,760 $8,295 $7,995

Top Counties Near The Waterfront

There are a total of 3 counties located by The Waterfront, 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 $4,265. That's roughly around $76 per sqft. A total of 2 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Hudson, NJ. Its average rent per month is $3,515. Vice versa, with an average rent of $5,450, Manhattan, New York, NY is the most expensive county by The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ.

Typically, rent for studios in The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ is 2.25% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ is 9.11% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ is 17.43% more expensive 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 $3,723 $3,967 $3,515
Brooklyn, New York, NY $3,525 $4,200 $5,200 $4,265
Manhattan, New York, NY $4,050 $5,250 $7,155 $5,450

Top Zipcodes Near The Waterfront

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $5,103. A total of 17 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 11213, 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 The Waterfront, 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 $6,723 per month. Which comes out to $88 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
10280, New York, NY $4,060 $5,380 $7,300 $5,443
10014, New York, NY $5,250 $5,721 $6,995 $5,550
10006, New York, NY $3,825 $5,000 $4,960 $4,917
10013, New York, NY $4,154 $6,335 $8,295 $7,495
10007, New York, NY $5,999 $7,173 $10,035 $7,750
10005, New York, NY $4,237 $5,442 $7,000 $4,875
10012, New York, NY $4,123 $5,245 $7,895 $6,773
10038, New York, NY $4,228 $5,198 $6,825 $5,150
10011, New York, NY $4,550 $6,197 $8,620 $6,300
10003, New York, NY $4,595 $6,250 $6,995 $6,000

Frequently Asked Questions - The Waterfront Average Rents

What is the average rent price in The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ?
The average monthly rental price for The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ apartments for rent is approximately $4,701. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do The Waterfront, 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 The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ.
How much is a studio apartment in The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $3,606 and an average price per square feet of $96.89. There are a total of 48 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in The Waterfront.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $4,621 and an average price per square feet of $81.27. There are a total of 121 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in The Waterfront.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $6,298 and an average price per square feet of $66.36. There are a total of 75 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in The Waterfront.
How have rent prices in The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.16%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.28%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.31%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.17% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ?
A reasonable rent price in The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ is around $3,761/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.