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Rental Market Trends in Fort Lee, NJ

What is the average rent in Fort Lee, NJ?

$3,030/month

Average Rent

791 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-2%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Fort Lee, NJ is $3,030 per month. This is 86% higher than the national average rent price of $1,627/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 $2,605 per month for a studio, $3,030 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,840 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,642 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,605/month
517 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,030/month
791 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,840/month
1,101 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,642/month
1,467 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,320/month
322 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,442/month
266 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,977/month
282 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 2%, which averages out to $59 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 March 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Fort Lee, NJ
Last Updated March 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 $3,030, you’ll want to make about $10,100 per month or $121,200 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 07024

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1 Towne Ctr,
Cliffside Park, NJ 07010

$2,500 - $4,750

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Hudson Lights

2030 Hudson St,
Fort Lee, NJ 07024

$3,200 - $8,000

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Mariners Landing

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Edgewater, NJ 07020

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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 February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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