Average Rent in Fort Lee, NJ

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Current Versus Historical Fort Lee, NJ Rents

Fort Lee rentals average $1,775 for a studio rental to $7,300 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,194.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $178 (-9.49%) year-over-year from $1,878 to $1,700. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $669 (-24.16%) year-over-year from $2,769 to $2,100. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,250 (36.76%) year-over-year from $3,400 to $4,650. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $390 (-9.02%) year-over-year from $4,325 to $3,935. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2,385 (38.37%) year-over-year from $6,215 to $8,600. 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 1.64% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 14.72% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 26.30% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.03% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 18.08% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	N/A	$1,700	$1,878 (-9.49%)	$1,678 (1.29%)
1 BR	N/A	$2,100	$2,769 (-24.16%)	$2,400 (-12.50%)
2 BR	N/A	$4,650	$3,400 (36.76%)	$3,217 (44.56%)
3 BR	N/A	$3,935	$4,325 (-9.02%)	$4,908 (-19.83%)
4+ BR	N/A	$8,600	$6,215 (38.37%)	$5,433 (58.28%)

Historical Rents in Fort Lee, NJ

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Top Cities Near Fort Lee

There are a total of 4 cities nearby Fort Lee. The average rent in Fort Lee is currently $3,024 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Hackensack, NJ, with an average rent of $2,650, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Fort Lee, NJ is Edgewater, NJ. Monthly rents here are on average $3,500 per month.

Let's compare Fort Lee, NJ's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Fort Lee, NJ is 8.87% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 14.86% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Fort Lee, NJ are about 6.02% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 19.07% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 4 cities near Fort Lee, NJ in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Hackensack, NJ	$1,535	$2,298	$2,825	$2,650
Palisades Park, NJ	$1,700	$2,048	$2,550	$2,850
Cliffside Park, NJ	N/A	$2,300	$3,650	$3,198
Edgewater, NJ	$2,455	$2,700	$5,075	$3,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Fort Lee

There are a total of 8 neighborhoods in or near Fort Lee. Some of these neighborhoods include Washington Heights, Inwood, and Mott Haven. We've included all of these top 8 neighborhoods in or near Fort Lee, NJ in the following table.

The average rent for these 8 neighborhoods in or near Fort Lee, NJ is currently around $3,798 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Fort Lee's average rent, which is only $3,194. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Fort Lee, Washington Heights has the most affordable average rent at $3,200 per month. Whereas, at $5,250 average rent per month, Upper West Side is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Fort Lee. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Washington Heights, New York, NY	$2,977	$2,818	$3,300	$3,200
Inwood, New York, NY	$3,225	$3,200	$3,850	$3,225
Mott Haven, New York, NY	$2,537	$3,229	$3,735	$3,610
Central Harlem, New York, NY	$2,750	$3,150	$4,500	$3,795
East Harlem, New York, NY	$3,220	$3,500	$3,680	$3,800
Harlem, New York, NY	$3,000	$3,389	$3,895	$3,850
West Harlem, New York, NY	$2,950	$3,385	$4,225	$3,900
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,846	$7,255	$5,250

Top Counties Near Fort Lee

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Zipcodes Near Fort Lee

There are a total of 17 zipcodes in or near Fort Lee, NJ. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,300. A total of 4 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 07601, Hackensack, NJ at $2,650 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $5,650 per month is 10023, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,977. That's at least $84 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Fort Lee, NJ is $3,200 per month. Or in other words, $62 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,735 per month. Which comes out to $51 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Fort Lee, NJ. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
10025, New York, NY	$3,375	$4,400	$6,095	$4,700
10023, New York, NY	$3,800	$5,513	$8,600	$5,650
10128, New York, NY	$3,695	$4,450	$5,818	$4,400
10024, New York, NY	$3,495	$4,895	$7,300	$4,898
10029, New York, NY	$3,200	$3,500	$3,600	$3,900
10027, New York, NY	$2,750	$3,200	$3,900	$3,900
10031, New York, NY	$2,650	$2,898	$3,550	$3,000
10032, New York, NY	$2,500	$2,795	$3,750	$3,300
10035, New York, NY	$3,216	$3,180	$3,398	$3,255
10033, New York, NY	$2,100	$2,800	$2,995	$2,998

Frequently Asked Questions - Fort Lee Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Fort Lee, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for Fort Lee, NJ apartments for rent is approximately $3,194. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Fort Lee, 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 Fort Lee, NJ.

How much is a studio apartment in Fort Lee, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,775. There are a total of 12 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Fort Lee.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Fort Lee, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,700. There are a total of 43 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Fort Lee.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Fort Lee, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,445. There are a total of 43 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Fort Lee.

How have rent prices in Fort Lee, NJ changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Fort Lee, NJ can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.09%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.24%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.37%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.09% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Fort Lee, NJ?

A reasonable rent price in Fort Lee, NJ is around $2,555/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.