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Apartments for Rent in Jersey City NJ

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Explore Rent Prices Near Jersey City, NJ

Jersey City, NJ’s average rent price is $3,575 per month. Compare rent prices and available listings in nearby cities to find better value or more options that fit your budget.

Average Rent
Hoboken $4,204
Bayonne $2,419
Kearny $2,653
New York $5,250
North Bergen $2,210

Average Monthly Rent is calculated using the average rent of active one-bedroom apartment listings.

Jersey City, NJ Apartments for Rent

Jersey City sits just across the Hudson River from Manhattan, making it a go-to spot for renters who want easy access to New York City without the sky-high costs. The PATH train from neighborhoods like Exchange Place, Grove Street, and Journal Square can get you to the World Trade Center or Midtown in minutes, and the Holland Tunnel and NY Waterway ferries offer even more options for your commute. Historic Downtown is packed with restaurants and shops along the Newark Avenue Pedestrian Plaza, while Paulus Hook offers waterfront dining with stunning views of the Statue of Liberty from Liberty State Park. Newport draws renters with its high-rise buildings and the Newport Centre mall, and the Powerhouse Arts District is known for its loft-style apartments and local art galleries.

When you’re not exploring apartments for rent in Jersey City, you can walk the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway for unbeatable skyline views, catch a show at the restored Loew’s Jersey Theatre in Journal Square, or spend an afternoon at the Liberty Science Center. The Heights neighborhood gives you hilltop parks like Riverview-Fisk and Washington Park, while Bergen-Lafayette puts you right next to Berry Lane Park. With more than 60 parks scattered throughout the city, including five dog parks, plus a thriving food scene that ranges from pizza joints to fine dining spots like Liberty House Restaurant and Razza, Jersey City offers plenty of ways to enjoy your downtime. Whether you’re searching for rentals near Exchange Place for a quick commute or places to live close to Liberty State Park for weekend adventures, this city delivers convenience and character in equal measure.

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Jersey City, NJ Rental Insights

The average rent in Jersey City, NJ is $3,174 per month. By comparison, renters across the U.S. pay an average of $1,627, which means housing in Jersey City, NJ is slightly more expensive than much of the country.

Find affordable apartments for rent in Jersey City, NJ by browsing listings in budget-friendly neighborhoods such as W Bergen-E Lincoln Park District, West Side-Hudson, and Centre Hill. Use filters by price, number of bedrooms, and amenities to narrow your search.

The most popular ZIP codes for renters in Jersey City, NJ are 07306, 07302, 07304, 07305, and 07307.

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