Average Rent in Bergen, NJ

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Current Versus Historical Bergen, NJ Rents

Bergen rentals average $1,723 for a studio rental to $6,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,250, or roughly $5 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in January 2025, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $428 (-21.60%) year-over-year from $1,983 to $1,555. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $108 (5.65%) year-over-year from $1,917 to $2,025. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $283 (10.83%) year-over-year from $2,617 to $2,900. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $713 (20.58%) year-over-year from $3,463 to $4,175. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,300 (27.66%) year-over-year from $4,700 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 7.26% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.67% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.82% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.41% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.09% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jan 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	N/A	$1,555	$1,983 (-21.60%)	$1,684 (-7.67%)
1 BR	N/A	$2,025	$1,917 (5.65%)	$2,154 (-6.00%)
2 BR	N/A	$2,900	$2,617 (10.83%)	$2,864 (1.26%)
3 BR	$5.00	$4,175	$3,463 (20.58%)	$3,382 (23.46%)
4+ BR	N/A	$6,000	$4,700 (27.66%)	$4,217 (42.29%)

Historical Rents in Bergen, NJ

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Top Cities Near Bergen

There are a total of 6 cities nearby Bergen. The average rent in Bergen is currently $3,625 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 $2,750, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Bergen, NJ is Harrison, NY. Monthly rents here are on average $4,419 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 27.72% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 27.35% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Bergen, NJ are about 20.34% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 0.56% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 6 cities near Bergen, NJ in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Yonkers, NY	$1,850	$2,100	$2,638	$2,750
Stamford, CT	$2,150	$2,285	$2,928	$2,900
White Plains, NY	$2,250	$2,690	$3,600	$3,600
Long Beach, NY	$1,925	$2,595	$3,500	$3,650
New York, NY	$3,470	$4,195	$5,118	$4,239
Harrison, NY	$2,775	$3,035	$4,200	$4,419

Top Neighborhoods Near Bergen

There are a total of 52 neighborhoods in or near Bergen. Some of these neighborhoods include Flatbush, Bedford-Stuyvesant, and East Harlem. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 52 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 $4,304 per month. A total of 8 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,304. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Bergen's average rent, which is only $3,250. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Bergen, Rego Park has the most affordable average rent at $2,900 per month. Whereas, at $12,250 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	$2,556	$2,738	$3,127	$3,000
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY	$2,500	$2,987	$3,100	$3,160
East Harlem, New York, NY	$3,600	$2,938	$3,195	$3,300
Bushwick, New York, NY	$2,698	$2,900	$3,352	$3,400
Harlem, New York, NY	$2,995	$2,860	$3,195	$3,484
Central Harlem, New York, NY	$2,995	$2,827	$3,200	$3,490
West Harlem, New York, NY	$2,148	$2,775	$3,188	$3,492
Crown Heights, New York, NY	$2,852	$3,198	$3,800	$3,499
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,269	$3,755	$5,616	$3,990
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,350	$4,250	$6,300	$3,995
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$3,250	$4,100	$5,345	$4,013
Financial District, New York, NY	$3,512	$4,401	$6,250	$4,200
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,445	$4,093	$5,788	$4,258
Prospect Heights, New York, NY	$3,575	$4,395	$5,288	$4,350
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,447	$4,195	$5,700	$4,423
NoLita, New York, NY	N/A	$3,900	$5,495	$4,495
East Village, New York, NY	$2,730	$3,750	$4,495	$4,495
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,658	$4,120	$5,490	$4,495
Little Italy, New York, NY	$3,250	$4,475	$4,400	$4,500
Midtown East, New York, NY	$3,425	$4,500	$6,075	$4,550
Lower East Side, New York, NY	$3,413	$3,800	$4,595	$4,600
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$3,481	$4,444	$6,488	$4,624
Williamsburg, New York, NY	$3,902	$4,700	$5,203	$4,947
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$3,195	$4,500	$7,195	$5,000
Chelsea, New York, NY	$3,750	$5,499	$7,495	$5,000
Midtown, New York, NY	$3,625	$4,336	$6,741	$5,200
West Village, New York, NY	$4,850	$5,300	$6,250	$5,295
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$3,999	$5,700	$6,850	$5,300
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$3,738	$5,533	$5,375	$5,498
NoMad, New York, NY	$4,407	$5,676	$8,294	$5,726

Top Counties Near Bergen

There are a total of 52 counties located by Bergen, NJ. Some of these counties include Yonkers, NY, Stamford, CT, and Bronx, New York, NY. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,600. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 6 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Yonkers, NY. It's average rent per month is $2,750. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,525, North Hempstead, NY is the most expensive county by Bergen, NJ.

Typically, rent for studios in Bergen, NJ is 16.11% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Bergen, NJ is 24.10% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Bergen, NJ is 18.64% 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	$1,850	$2,100	$2,638	$2,750
Stamford, CT	$2,150	$2,285	$2,928	$2,900
Bronx, New York, NY	$2,475	$2,575	$3,000	$3,000
Queens, New York, NY	$2,778	$2,767	$3,500	$3,250
White Plains, NY	$2,250	$2,690	$3,600	$3,600
Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,405	$3,833	$4,200	$3,910
Greenburgh, NY	$1,850	$2,600	$3,823	$4,100
Harrison, NY	$2,775	$3,035	$4,200	$4,419
Manhattan, New York, NY	$3,495	$4,395	$5,848	$4,495
North Hempstead, NY	N/A	$2,573	$3,913	$4,525

Top Zipcodes Near Bergen

There are a total of 5 zipcodes in or near Bergen, NJ. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,250. A total of 3 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 10463, New York, NY at $2,900 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $5,317 per month is 10023, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,680. That's at least $5 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Bergen, NJ is $3,270 per month. Or in other words, $4 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,625 per month. Which comes out to $4 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 5 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	$3,326	$4,149	$5,793	$3,895
10023, New York, NY	$3,100	$5,085	$8,295	$5,317
11375, New York, NY	$2,680	$3,270	$3,625	$3,250
10035, New York, NY	$2,275	$2,525	$3,173	$2,975
10463, New York, NY	$2,575	$2,680	$3,350	$2,900

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 $3,250. 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 $1,723 and an average price per square feet of $0. There are a total of 2 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 $2,075 and an average price per square feet of $0. There are a total of 25 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 $2,950 and an average price per square feet of $0. There are a total of 74 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 -0.22%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.21% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Bergen, NJ?

A reasonable rent price in Bergen, NJ is around $2,600/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.