Average Rent in Jersey City, NJ

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Current Versus Historical Jersey City, NJ Rents

Jersey City rentals average $2,910 for a studio rental to $4,800 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,413, or roughly $4 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in February 2025, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $536 (24.20%) year-over-year from $2,217 to $2,753. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $999 (44.05%) year-over-year from $2,268 to $3,267. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,435 (53.48%) year-over-year from $2,683 to $4,117. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $734 (26.54%) year-over-year from $2,766 to $3,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2,959 (83.57%) year-over-year from $3,541 to $6,500. 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 23.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 12.70% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 13.25% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.14% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 38.30% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Feb 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$5.26	$2,753	$2,217 (24.20%)	$2,079 (32.41%)
1 BR	$4.15	$3,267	$2,268 (44.05%)	$1,698 (92.37%)
2 BR	$3.70	$4,117	$2,683 (53.48%)	$1,931 (113.22%)
3 BR	N/A	$3,500	$2,766 (26.54%)	$2,208 (58.49%)
4+ BR	N/A	$6,500	$3,541 (83.57%)	$2,333 (178.61%)

Historical Rents in Jersey City, NJ

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Top Cities Near Jersey City

There are a total of 1 cities nearby Jersey City. The average rent in Jersey City is currently $4,280 per month. Our records show that New York, NY, with an average rent of $4,280, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Jersey City, NJ is New York, NY. Monthly rents here are on average $4,280 per month.

Let's compare Jersey City, NJ's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Jersey City, NJ is 19.14% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 24.52% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Jersey City, NJ are about 107.69% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 70.54% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near Jersey City, NJ in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
New York, NY	$3,467	$4,250	$5,400	$4,280

Top Neighborhoods Near Jersey City

There are a total of 45 neighborhoods in or near Jersey City. Some of these neighborhoods include Flatbush, East Harlem, and Bedford-Stuyvesant. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 45 total neighborhoods in or near Jersey City, NJ in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Jersey City, NJ is currently around $4,400 per month. A total of 8 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,400. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Jersey City's average rent, which is only $3,413. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Jersey City, Concourse Village has the most affordable average rent at $2,575 per month. Whereas, at $7,995 average rent per month, Tribeca is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Jersey City. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Flatbush, New York, NY	$2,556	$2,800	$3,170	$2,995
East Harlem, New York, NY	$3,100	$2,822	$3,150	$3,200
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY	$2,750	$3,065	$3,100	$3,200
Harlem, New York, NY	$2,645	$2,845	$3,218	$3,300
Central Harlem, New York, NY	$2,595	$2,864	$3,385	$3,300
Crown Heights, New York, NY	$3,050	$2,949	$3,723	$3,450
West Harlem, New York, NY	$2,598	$2,845	$3,600	$3,497
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$3,300	$3,995	$5,300	$4,000
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,335	$3,877	$5,795	$4,029
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,400	$4,573	$6,500	$4,150
Little Italy, New York, NY	$3,250	$4,250	$5,495	$4,250
Prospect Heights, New York, NY	$3,625	$4,395	$6,002	$4,305
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,420	$4,079	$5,858	$4,350
East Village, New York, NY	$2,800	$3,795	$4,595	$4,400
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,383	$4,301	$5,926	$4,400
Financial District, New York, NY	$3,525	$4,569	$6,467	$4,400
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$3,118	$4,503	$6,993	$4,546
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,788	$3,995	$5,365	$4,580
NoLita, New York, NY	N/A	$4,695	$5,695	$4,695
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$3,750	$4,795	$7,075	$4,800
Williamsburg, New York, NY	$3,889	$4,717	$5,600	$4,862
Midtown East, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,550	$6,075	$4,995
Lower East Side, New York, NY	$3,100	$3,204	$4,995	$4,995
Midtown, New York, NY	$3,675	$4,629	$6,900	$5,000
Chelsea, New York, NY	$3,950	$5,535	$7,633	$5,149
West Village, New York, NY	$4,900	$5,500	$6,498	$5,500
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$3,498	$5,650	$7,395	$5,650
NoMad, New York, NY	$4,432	$5,675	$8,778	$5,675
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$3,635	$5,593	$5,495	$5,700
Tribeca, New York, NY	$4,510	$6,925	$8,500	$7,995

Top Counties Near Jersey City

There are a total of 45 counties located by Jersey City, NJ. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $4,237. That's roughly around $6 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Brooklyn, New York, NY. It's average rent per month is $3,879. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,595, Manhattan, New York, NY is the most expensive county by Jersey City, NJ.

Typically, rent for studios in Jersey City, NJ is 19.42% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Jersey City, NJ is 21.52% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Jersey City, NJ is 94.13% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 2 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,450	$3,800	$4,200	$3,879
Manhattan, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,495	$5,895	$4,595

Top Zipcodes Near Jersey City

There are a total of 3 zipcodes in or near Jersey City, NJ. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,800.

The following chart includes the top 3 zipcodes in Jersey City, 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	$4,000	$5,620	$3,800
10023, New York, NY	$3,343	$4,999	$8,025	$4,650
10035, New York, NY	$2,299	$2,822	$3,150	$2,977

Frequently Asked Questions - Jersey City Average Rents

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

The average monthly rental price for Jersey City, NJ apartments for rent is approximately $3,413. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 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 Jersey City, NJ.

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

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,910 and an average price per square feet of $5.26. There are a total of 2 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Jersey City.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $3,413 and an average price per square feet of $4.15. There are a total of 11 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Jersey City.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,600 and an average price per square feet of $3.70. There are a total of 7 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Jersey City.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Jersey City, NJ can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.24%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.44%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.53%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.27% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Jersey City, NJ is around $2,730/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.