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Rental Market Trends in Hackensack, NJ

What is the average rent in Hackensack, NJ?

$2,156/month

Average Rent

714 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.8%

Increase in the Last Year

As of August 2025, the average rent in Hackensack, NJ is $2,156 per month. This is 31% higher than the national average rent price of $1,640/month, making Hackensack one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Hackensack, you can expect to pay about $1,935 per month for a studio, $2,156 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,068 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,473 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,935/month
479 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,156/month
714 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,068/month
1,072 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,473/month
1,498 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,190/month
163 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,720/month
487 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Hackensack, NJ?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.8%, which averages out to $17 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Hackensack, NJ
Last Updated August 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Hackensack, NJ
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
5% $700 - $1,000/month
11% $1,001 - $1,500/month
34% $1,501 - $2,000/month
51% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Hackensack?

Based on current rent prices, Berkshire Gardens, Hackensack/Teaneck and Downtown Hackensack are the most affordable neighborhoods in Hackensack.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Berkshire Gardens
$1,992/month
654 Sq Ft
Hackensack/Teaneck
$2,626/month
754 Sq Ft
Downtown Hackensack
$2,711/month
755 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Hackensack?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Hackensack, Hackensack/Teaneck and Berkshire Gardens are the most expensive neighborhoods in Hackensack.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Hackensack
$2,711/month
755 Sq Ft
Hackensack/Teaneck
$2,626/month
754 Sq Ft
Berkshire Gardens
$1,992/month
654 Sq Ft

Which Hackensack neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Hackensack with the most apartments available are Hackensack/Teaneck, Downtown Hackensack and Berkshire Gardens .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Hackensack/Teaneck
$2,626/month
754 Sq Ft
Downtown Hackensack
$2,711/month
755 Sq Ft
Berkshire Gardens
$1,992/month
654 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Hackensack is $2,156, you’ll want to make about $7,186 per month or $86,232 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.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Hackensack, NJ is 19.7% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Hackensack is 51.9% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,935 - $3,473. You can expect to pay 5.9% more for groceries, 3.0% more for utilities, and 5.0% more for transportation.

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Hackensack, NJ

717 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Hackensack, NJ compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

Berkshire Gardens

Hackensack, NJ

Downtown Hackensack

Hackensack, NJ

Studio
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$2,161/month
One Bedroom
-
$2,562/month
Two Bedroom
-
$3,482/month
Three Bedroom
-
$4,707/month
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Apartment communities in Hackensack we think you'll love

Ivy and Green

Ivy and Green

1 Park Ave,
Hackensack, NJ 07601

$2,525 - $4,100

Studio - 2 Beds

Print House

Print House

160 River St,
Hackensack, NJ 07601

$2,465 - $5,714

1-2 Beds

The Jefferson

The Jefferson

2 Kinderkamack Rd,
Hackensack, NJ 07601

$2,840 - $4,830

1-2 Beds

Meridia Little Ferry 100

Meridia Little Ferry 100

110 Bergen Tpke,
Little Ferry, NJ 07643

$2,250 - $3,395

1-2 Beds

Property Management Companies in Hackensack, NJ

Hekemian & Co
Hekemian & Co
  • 19

    Communities

  • 2,156

    Units

  • 12

    Cities

9 Communities in Hackensack
Ridgetop Corporation
Ridgetop Corporation
  • 13

    Communities

  • 752

    Units

  • 7

    Cities

6 Communities in Hackensack
Capodagli Property Co.
Capodagli Property Co.
  • 31

    Communities

  • 4,655

    Units

  • 18

    Cities

3 Communities in Hackensack
CJ Lombardo Company
CJ Lombardo Company
  • 21

    Communities

  • 3,053

    Units

  • 16

    Cities

3 Communities in Hackensack
Cammeby's
Cammeby's
  • 74

    Communities

  • 19,695

    Units

  • 52

    Cities

2 Communities in Hackensack
Goldberg Realty Associates
Goldberg Realty Associates
  • 51

    Communities

  • 5,023

    Units

  • 39

    Cities

2 Communities in Hackensack
Kriegman & Smith
Kriegman & Smith
  • 48

    Communities

  • 5,514

    Units

  • 34

    Cities

2 Communities in Hackensack
Tower Management Service
Tower Management Service
  • 21

    Communities

  • 2,189

    Units

  • 16

    Cities

2 Communities in Hackensack

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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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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