Average Rent in Bergen, NJ

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Current Versus Historical Bergen, NJ Rents

Bergen rentals average $1,700 for a studio rental to $6,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,050, or roughly $5 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in December 2024, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $285 (-14.36%) year-over-year from $1,985 to $1,700. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $150 (7.69%) year-over-year from $1,950 to $2,100. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $333 (12.99%) year-over-year from $2,567 to $2,900. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $542 (15.66%) year-over-year from $3,458 to $4,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,167 (24.14%) year-over-year from $4,833 to $6,000. 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 3.77% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.28% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.99% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.35% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.43% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Dec 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	N/A	$1,700	$1,985 (-14.36%)	$1,915 (-11.23%)
1 BR	N/A	$2,100	$1,950 (7.69%)	$2,151 (-2.36%)
2 BR	N/A	$2,900	$2,567 (12.99%)	$3,031 (-4.31%)
3 BR	$5.00	$4,000	$3,458 (15.66%)	$3,432 (16.56%)
4+ BR	N/A	$6,000	$4,833 (24.14%)	$4,142 (44.87%)

Historical Rents in Bergen, NJ

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Top Cities Near Bergen

There are a total of 7 cities nearby Bergen. The average rent in Bergen is currently $3,600 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Yonkers, NY, with an average rent of $2,800, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Bergen, NJ is Harrison, NY. Monthly rents here are on average $4,207 per month.

Let's compare Bergen, NJ's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Bergen, NJ is 15.44% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 26.07% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Bergen, NJ are about 33.33% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 3.75% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 7 cities near Bergen, NJ in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Yonkers, NY	$1,600	$2,200	$2,775	$2,800
Stamford, CT	$1,900	$2,275	$3,050	$2,950
White Plains, NY	$2,250	$2,650	$3,800	$3,275
Long Beach, NY	$1,963	$2,648	$3,300	$3,600
New Rochelle, NY	N/A	$2,500	$4,000	$3,650
New York, NY	$3,430	$4,120	$4,995	$4,195
Harrison, NY	$2,700	$3,000	$4,122	$4,207

Top Neighborhoods Near Bergen

There are a total of 59 neighborhoods in or near Bergen. Some of these neighborhoods include Flatbush, Central Harlem, and Bedford-Stuyvesant. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 59 total neighborhoods in or near Bergen, NJ in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Bergen, NJ is currently around $4,300 per month. A total of 7 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-three neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,300. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Bergen's average rent, which is only $3,050. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Bergen, Elmhurst has the most affordable average rent at $2,679 per month. Whereas, at $12,500 average rent per month, SoHo is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Bergen. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Flatbush, New York, NY	$2,600	$2,750	$3,099	$2,995
Central Harlem, New York, NY	$2,350	$2,700	$3,350	$3,195
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY	$2,877	$2,950	$3,162	$3,247
East Harlem, New York, NY	$3,600	$2,975	$3,100	$3,300
Bushwick, New York, NY	$2,935	$2,900	$3,299	$3,300
Harlem, New York, NY	$2,647	$2,800	$3,200	$3,350
West Harlem, New York, NY	$2,570	$2,850	$3,300	$3,436
Crown Heights, New York, NY	$2,657	$3,196	$4,150	$3,575
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,283	$3,939	$5,795	$3,990
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,400	$4,195	$6,500	$3,995
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$3,275	$3,850	$4,950	$3,999
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,337	$4,000	$5,500	$4,129
Financial District, New York, NY	$3,450	$4,450	$6,325	$4,196
Prospect Heights, New York, NY	$3,550	$4,450	$5,995	$4,300
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,447	$4,200	$5,941	$4,301
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$3,490	$4,466	$6,488	$4,367
NoLita, New York, NY	$9,943	$3,848	$5,495	$4,395
East Village, New York, NY	$2,888	$3,750	$4,495	$4,495
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,595	$4,190	$5,473	$4,495
Midtown East, New York, NY	$3,495	$4,425	$6,130	$4,550
Williamsburg, New York, NY	$3,937	$4,671	$4,953	$4,709
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$4,050	$6,138	$7,225	$4,875
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$3,250	$4,434	$7,195	$4,890
Lower East Side, New York, NY	$3,413	$4,350	$4,653	$4,950
Chelsea, New York, NY	$3,950	$5,493	$7,527	$5,218
Little Italy, New York, NY	$3,250	$4,500	$4,400	$5,225
Midtown, New York, NY	$3,640	$4,248	$6,373	$5,250
West Village, New York, NY	$3,698	$5,095	$6,750	$5,310
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$3,711	$5,515	$4,995	$5,445
NoMad, New York, NY	$4,284	$5,674	$8,294	$5,724

Top Counties Near Bergen

There are a total of 59 counties located by Bergen, NJ. Some of these counties include Yonkers, NY, Rye, NY, and Bronx, New York, NY. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,500. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 5 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Edison, NJ. It's average rent per month is $2,750. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,513, North Hempstead, NY is the most expensive county by Bergen, NJ.

Typically, rent for studios in Bergen, NJ is 19.12% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Bergen, NJ is 23.81% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Bergen, NJ is 19.30% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Yonkers, NY	$1,600	$2,200	$2,775	$2,800
Rye, NY	$2,400	$2,797	$3,200	$3,000
Bronx, New York, NY	$2,041	$2,575	$3,064	$3,026
Clarkstown, NY	N/A	$2,250	$3,120	$3,120
White Plains, NY	$2,250	$2,650	$3,800	$3,275
New Rochelle, NY	N/A	$2,500	$4,000	$3,650
Greenburgh, NY	$1,800	$2,600	$3,650	$4,100
Harrison, NY	$2,700	$3,000	$4,122	$4,207
Manhattan, New York, NY	$3,450	$4,350	$5,550	$4,490
North Hempstead, NY	$2,415	$2,600	$3,988	$4,513

Top Zipcodes Near Bergen

There are a total of 6 zipcodes in or near Bergen, NJ. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,635. 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 10035, New York, NY at $2,888 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,825 per month is 10023, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,978. That's at least $6 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Bergen, NJ is $3,645 per month. Or in other words, $5 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $4,323 per month. Which comes out to $5 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 6 zipcodes in Bergen, NJ. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
10128, New York, NY	$3,350	$4,045	$5,145	$4,000
10023, New York, NY	$3,275	$4,950	$8,273	$4,825
11375, New York, NY	$2,680	$3,245	$3,500	$3,270
10035, New York, NY	$2,299	$2,695	$3,100	$2,888
10280, New York, NY	$3,902	$4,433	$6,923	$4,469
10463, New York, NY	$2,450	$2,680	$3,300	$2,990

Frequently Asked Questions - Bergen Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Bergen, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for Bergen, NJ apartments for rent is approximately $3,050. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Bergen, 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 Bergen, NJ.

How much is a studio apartment in Bergen, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,700 and an average price per square feet of $0. There are a total of 3 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Bergen.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,100 and an average price per square feet of $0. There are a total of 54 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Bergen.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,850 and an average price per square feet of $0. There are a total of 103 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Bergen.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Bergen, NJ can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.14%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.13%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.16% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Bergen, NJ?

A reasonable rent price in Bergen, NJ is around $2,440/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.