Average Rent in Jersey City, NJ

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Current Versus Historical Jersey City, NJ Rents

Jersey City rentals average $1,850 for a studio rental to $3,248 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,550, or roughly $43 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $527 (-22.18%) year-over-year from $2,377 to $1,850. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $577 (22.78%) year-over-year from $2,532 to $3,109. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $947 (30.87%) year-over-year from $3,069 to $4,016. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2,951 (107.95%) year-over-year from $2,733 to $5,684. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $169 (-4.95%) year-over-year from $3,417 to $3,248. 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 18.51% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.83% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 28.64% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 48.48% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.54% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$55.50	$1,850	$2,377 (-22.18%)	$2,128 (-13.08%)
1 BR	$51.08	$3,109	$2,532 (22.78%)	$2,404 (29.30%)
2 BR	$36.00	$4,016	$3,069 (30.87%)	$2,716 (47.87%)
3 BR	$31.20	$5,684	$2,733 (107.95%)	$2,883 (97.13%)
4+ BR	N/A	$3,248	$3,417 (-4.95%)	$3,150 (3.10%)

Historical Rents in Jersey City, NJ

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Top Cities Near Jersey City

There are a total of 7 cities nearby Jersey City. The average rent in Jersey City is currently $3,194 per month. Only one city nearby has 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 Jersey City, NJ is New York, NY. Monthly rents here are on average $4,895 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 8.11% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 2.13% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Jersey City, NJ are about 40.61% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 61.54% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 7 cities near Jersey City, NJ in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Newark, NJ	$1,575	$1,650	$2,200	$2,300
Hackensack, NJ	$1,535	$2,298	$2,825	$2,650
Palisades Park, NJ	$1,700	$2,048	$2,550	$2,850
Fort Lee, NJ	$1,775	$2,700	$3,445	$3,194
Cliffside Park, NJ	N/A	$2,300	$3,650	$3,198
Edgewater, NJ	$2,455	$2,700	$5,075	$3,500
New York, NY	$3,800	$4,695	$6,118	$4,895

Top Neighborhoods Near Jersey City

There are a total of 57 neighborhoods in or near Jersey City. Some of these neighborhoods include Bedford-Stuyvesant, Bushwick, and East Harlem. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 57 total neighborhoods in or near Jersey City, NJ in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Jersey City, NJ is currently around $5,000 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Jersey City's average rent, which is only $2,550. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Jersey City, East Flatbush has the most affordable average rent at $3,100 per month. Whereas, at $8,295 average rent per month, Little Italy is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Jersey City. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY	$2,900	$3,350	$3,800	$3,650
Bushwick, New York, NY	$3,124	$3,213	$3,695	$3,700
East Harlem, New York, NY	$3,220	$3,500	$3,680	$3,800
Crown Heights, New York, NY	$3,071	$3,553	$4,600	$3,845
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
Fort Greene, New York, NY	$3,465	$4,426	$6,499	$4,426
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,610	$4,395	$6,325	$4,500
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,800	$4,648	$7,200	$4,548
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,599	$4,498	$6,251	$4,690
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,750	$4,500	$6,450	$4,695
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$3,350	$4,625	$5,295	$4,700
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,846	$7,255	$5,250
Financial District, New York, NY	$4,097	$5,335	$7,000	$5,295
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,993	$4,591	$5,980	$5,315
Greenpoint, New York, NY	$3,735	$4,683	$7,107	$5,345
Williamsburg, New York, NY	$4,098	$5,150	$5,800	$5,400
NoLita, New York, NY	$4,625	$5,495	$6,995	$5,495
Midtown, New York, NY	$3,908	$5,145	$7,450	$5,495
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$3,990	$5,500	$8,000	$5,595
West Village, New York, NY	$4,295	$5,500	$7,395	$5,600
East Village, New York, NY	$3,900	$4,295	$5,995	$5,600
Midtown East, New York, NY	$3,825	$5,298	$7,063	$5,600
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$4,725	$6,300	$7,625	$5,765
Chelsea, New York, NY	$4,300	$6,182	$9,500	$6,107
NoMad, New York, NY	$4,495	$5,716	$8,551	$6,331
Lower East Side, New York, NY	$4,395	$5,745	$5,995	$6,495
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY	$4,926	$6,203	$6,520	$6,500
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$4,095	$5,600	$6,500	$6,995
Tribeca, New York, NY	$6,500	$6,795	$8,045	$7,595

Top Counties Near Jersey City

There are a total of 3 counties located by Jersey City, NJ. Some of these counties include Hudson, NJ, Brooklyn, New York, NY, and Manhattan, New York, NY. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $4,250. That's roughly around $74 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Hudson, NJ. Its average rent per month is $2,600. Vice versa, with an average rent of $5,400, Manhattan, New York, NY is the most expensive county by Jersey City, NJ.

Typically, rent for studios in Jersey City, NJ is 89.19% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Jersey City, NJ is 74.47% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Jersey City, NJ is 106.78% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Hudson, NJ	$2,222	$2,456	$2,600	$2,600
Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,100	$5,066	$4,250
Manhattan, New York, NY	$3,900	$5,100	$6,755	$5,400

Top Zipcodes Near Jersey City

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near Jersey City, NJ. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,983.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,715. That's at least $96 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Jersey City, NJ is $4,773 per month. Or in other words, $85 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $6,364 per month. Which comes out to $84 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 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
10016, New York, NY	$3,850	$4,750	$6,393	$5,000
10019, New York, NY	$3,867	$4,695	$7,034	$5,000
10003, New York, NY	$4,300	$5,400	$6,495	$5,650
10038, New York, NY	$3,995	$5,345	$6,999	$5,550
10009, New York, NY	$3,150	$4,500	$5,995	$5,995
11201, New York, NY	$3,606	$4,500	$6,295	$4,817
10005, New York, NY	$4,100	$5,200	$7,307	$4,965
10036, New York, NY	$3,895	$5,000	$7,550	$5,295
10011, New York, NY	$4,300	$6,386	$7,495	$6,000
10014, New York, NY	$4,825	$5,850	$7,995	$5,800

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 $2,550. 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 $1,850 and an average price per square feet of $55.50. There are a total of 3 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 $2,350 and an average price per square feet of $51.08. There are a total of 31 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 $2,450 and an average price per square feet of $36.00. There are a total of 28 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 -0.22%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.23%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.31%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 1.08% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Jersey City, NJ is around $2,040/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.