Average Rent in West Side, Jersey City, NJ

Current Versus Historical West Side, Jersey City, NJ Rents

West Side rentals average $1,900 for a studio rental to $3,800 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,600, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in May 2024, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $326 (20.70%) year-over-year from $1,574 to $1,900. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $601 (36.43%) year-over-year from $1,649 to $2,250. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $568 (27.30%) year-over-year from $2,082 to $2,650. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $242 (10.70%) year-over-year from $2,258 to $2,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $203 (-5.63%) year-over-year from $3,600 to $3,398. 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 21.38% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.93% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.71% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 9.64% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 17.53% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	May 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$4.86	$1,900	$1,574 (20.70%)	$1,263 (50.50%)
1 BR	$2.87	$2,250	$1,649 (36.43%)	$1,408 (59.80%)
2 BR	$3.50	$2,650	$2,082 (27.30%)	$1,708 (55.20%)
3 BR	$2.17	$2,500	$2,258 (10.70%)	$1,915 (30.56%)
4+ BR	$2.05	$3,398	$3,600 (-5.63%)	$2,742 (23.93%)

Historical Rents in West Side, Jersey City, NJ

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Top Cities Near West Side

There are a total of 11 cities nearby West Side. The average rent in West Side is currently $2,800 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. 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 West Side, Jersey City, NJ is New York, NY. Monthly rents here are on average $4,395 per month.

Let's compare West Side, Jersey City, NJ's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in West Side, Jersey City, NJ is on par with the other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 7.14% more affordable. Two bedrooms in West Side, Jersey City, NJ are about 5.66% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 26.47% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 11 total cities near West Side, Jersey City, NJ in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Elizabeth, NJ	N/A	$1,700	$1,950	$2,300
Newark, NJ	$2,000	$1,975	$2,100	$2,300
Bayonne, NJ	$2,275	$2,047	$2,507	$2,447
West New York, NJ	$1,850	$2,575	$2,850	$2,755
Jersey City, NJ	$2,826	$2,700	$2,650	$2,800
Union City, NJ	$1,900	$2,300	$2,800	$2,800
Cliffside Park, NJ	N/A	$2,100	$3,388	$3,100
Palisades Park, NJ	N/A	$1,800	$2,625	$3,500
Hoboken, NJ	$3,106	$3,250	$3,950	$3,613
New York, NY	$3,500	$4,200	$5,075	$4,395

Top Neighborhoods Near West Side

There are a total of 43 neighborhoods in or near West Side. Some of these neighborhoods include Bergen - Lafayette, The Heights, and The Waterfront. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 43 total neighborhoods in or near West Side, Jersey City, NJ in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near West Side, Jersey City, NJ is currently around $4,595 per month. Meaning, only thirty neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,595. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than West Side's average rent, which is only $2,600. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near West Side, Bergen - Lafayette has the most affordable average rent at $2,700 per month. Whereas, at $7,548 average rent per month, SoHo is the most expensive neighborhood in or near West Side. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Bergen - Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ	$1,824	$2,395	$2,700	$2,700
The Heights, Jersey City, NJ	N/A	$2,400	$2,560	$2,700
The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ	$3,026	$3,484	$4,997	$3,634
Clinton Hill, New York, NY	$3,152	$3,600	$6,084	$3,935
Bowery, New York, NY	$2,870	$3,988	$4,374	$3,995
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,411	$4,255	$6,000	$4,264
Prospect Heights, New York, NY	$3,625	$4,395	$5,999	$4,295
Financial District, New York, NY	$3,535	$4,550	$6,497	$4,375
NoLita, New York, NY	$3,595	$4,495	$5,048	$4,495
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,464	$3,995	$5,995	$4,495
East Village, New York, NY	$2,698	$3,650	$4,498	$4,595
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,200	$6,400	$4,600
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$3,650	$4,300	$6,900	$4,600
Midtown East, New York, NY	$3,550	$4,300	$5,623	$4,675
West Village, New York, NY	$4,500	$4,700	$6,595	$4,800
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$3,850	$4,800	$5,060	$4,800
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$3,200	$4,500	$6,887	$4,962
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,790	$4,063	$5,395	$4,995
Lower East Side, New York, NY	$3,300	$3,395	$4,495	$5,000
Midtown South, New York, NY	$3,700	$5,000	$6,865	$5,000
Little Italy, New York, NY	$3,900	$5,000	$5,500	$5,000
Flatiron District, New York, NY	$4,050	$5,900	$8,642	$5,073
Chelsea, New York, NY	$3,600	$5,440	$7,885	$5,098
Battery Park City, New York, NY	$3,705	$4,532	$6,750	$5,208
NoMad, New York, NY	$4,432	$5,591	$8,404	$5,662
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY	N/A	$5,093	$6,075	$5,664
Midtown, New York, NY	$3,300	$4,400	$6,750	$6,200
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$3,815	$5,118	$5,314	$6,395
Tribeca, New York, NY	$4,313	$5,798	$7,295	$6,895
SoHo, New York, NY	$4,550	$3,950	$13,500	$7,548

Top Counties Near West Side

There are a total of 43 counties located by West Side, Jersey City, NJ. Some of these counties include Hudson, NJ, Kings, New York, NY, and New York, NY. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,899. That's roughly around $5 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Hudson, NJ. It's average rent per month is $2,750. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,595, New York, NY is the most expensive county by West Side, Jersey City, NJ.

Typically, rent for studios in West Side, Jersey City, NJ is 81.58% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in West Side, Jersey City, NJ is 83.33% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in West Side, Jersey City, NJ is 50.92% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 3 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Hudson, NJ	$2,450	$2,500	$2,700	$2,750
Kings, New York, NY	$3,450	$3,850	$4,000	$3,899
New York, NY	$3,550	$4,355	$5,600	$4,595

Top Zipcodes Near West Side

There are a total of 49 zipcodes in or near West Side, Jersey City, NJ. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,384. A total of 2 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 07305, Jersey City, NJ at $2,400 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $6,950 per month is 10007, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,400. That's at least $7 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near West Side, Jersey City, NJ is $4,198 per month. Or in other words, $7 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $5,500 per month. Which comes out to $6 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 10 zipcodes in West Side, Jersey City, NJ. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
07302, Jersey City, NJ	$3,005	$3,331	$4,405	$3,439
07305, Jersey City, NJ	$13,703	$1,995	$2,200	$2,400
10006, New York, NY	$3,400	$4,395	$6,493	$3,904
10014, New York, NY	$4,750	$5,050	$6,595	$4,895
10013, New York, NY	$3,950	$5,050	$7,495	$6,295
10005, New York, NY	$3,535	$4,574	$6,540	$4,334
10007, New York, NY	$4,375	$6,500	$8,585	$6,950
10004, New York, NY	$3,700	$4,481	$6,744	$4,264
10011, New York, NY	$3,600	$5,500	$6,895	$4,495
10038, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,555	$6,350	$4,468

Frequently Asked Questions - West Side Average Rents

What is the average rent price in West Side, Jersey City, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for West Side, Jersey City, NJ apartments for rent is approximately $2,600. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do West Side, 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 West Side, Jersey City, NJ.

How much is a studio apartment in West Side, Jersey City, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,900 and an average price per square feet of $4.86. There are a total of 2 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in West Side.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in West Side, Jersey City, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,100 and an average price per square feet of $2.87. There are a total of 5 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in West Side.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in West Side, Jersey City, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,650 and an average price per square feet of $3.50. There are a total of 21 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in West Side.

How have rent prices in West Side, Jersey City, NJ changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in West Side, Jersey City, NJ can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.21%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.36%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.27%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in West Side, Jersey City, NJ is around $2,080/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.