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Rental Market Trends in Fort Lee, NJ

What is the average rent in Fort Lee, NJ?

$2,975/month

Average Rent

791 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-3.9%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Fort Lee, NJ is $2,975 per month. This is 83% higher than the national average rent price of $1,625/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 $2,616 per month for a studio, $2,975 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,804 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,569 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,616/month
517 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,975/month
791 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,804/month
1,101 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,569/month
1,472 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,880/month
0 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,725/month
240 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,551/month
344 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,274/month
127 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 decreased by 3.9%, which averages out to $114 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Fort Lee, NJ
Last Updated January 2026
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 $2,975, you’ll want to make about $9,916 per month or $118,992 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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Arrive Fort Lee

Arrive Fort Lee

900 Crest Ln,
Fort Lee, NJ 07024

$2,529 - $5,129

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

$2,995 - $8,000

1-3 Beds

Mariners Landing

Mariners Landing

312 Portside Dr,
Edgewater, NJ 07020

$3,563 - $10,151

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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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