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Rental Market Trends in Fort Lee, NJ

What is the average rent in Fort Lee, NJ?

$3,005/month

Average Rent

792 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of December 2025, the average rent in Fort Lee, NJ is $3,005 per month. This is 84% higher than the national average rent price of $1,631/month, making Fort Lee one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Fort Lee, you can expect to pay about $2,672 per month for a studio, $3,005 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,897 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,573 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,672/month
519 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,005/month
792 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,897/month
1,097 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,573/month
1,472 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,129/month
1,100 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,595/month
489 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,372/month
251 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Fort Lee, NJ?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.3%, which averages out to $9 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated December 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Fort Lee, NJ
Last Updated December 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Fort Lee, NJ
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
14% $1,501 - $2,000/month
86% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Fort Lee, NJ?

Because the average rent in Fort Lee is $3,005, you’ll want to make about $10,016 per month or $120,192 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Fort Lee, NJ

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Apartment communities in Fort Lee we think you'll love

Arrive Fort Lee

Arrive Fort Lee

900 Crest Ln,
Fort Lee, NJ 07024

$2,669 - $5,269

1-3 Beds

The Centre

The Centre

1 Towne Ctr,
Cliffside Park, NJ 07010

$2,500 - $4,750

Studio - 2 Beds

Hudson Lights

Hudson Lights

2030 Hudson St,
Fort Lee, NJ 07024

$2,500 - $3,300

Studio - 1 Bed

Mariners Landing

Mariners Landing

312 Portside Dr,
Edgewater, NJ 07020

$3,563 - $8,362

1-2 Beds

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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