The Jefferson
2 Kinderkamack Rd,
Hackensack, NJ 07601
$2,890 - $4,830
1-2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Hackensack, NJ
What is the average rent in Hackensack, NJ?
$2,214/month
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728 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.5%
Increase in the Last Year
As of May 2026, the average rent in Hackensack, NJ is $2,214 per month. This is 35% higher than the national average rent price of $1,644/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 $1,911 per month for a studio, $2,214 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,084 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,643 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Hackensack, NJ?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.5%, which averages out to $34 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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Rent Ranges in Hackensack, NJ
Last Updated May 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
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0%
Below $700/month
5%
$700 - $1,000/month
6%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
34%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
55%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Hackensack?
Based on current rent prices, Hackensack/Teaneck and Downtown Hackensack" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Hackensack.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Hackensack?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Hackensack and Hackensack/Teaneck" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Hackensack.
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Which Hackensack neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Hackensack with the most apartments available are Hackensack/Teaneck and Downtown Hackensack" .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Hackensack, NJ?
Because the average rent in Hackensack is $2,214, you’ll want to make about $7,380 per month or $88,560 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 22.1% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Hackensack is 61.2% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,911 - $3,643. You can expect to pay 6.5% more for groceries, 3.6% more for utilities, and 3.5% more for transportation.
How does Hackensack, NJ compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Hackensack, NJ to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$2,184/month
$2,170/month
One Bedroom
$2,038/month
$2,586/month
Two Bedroom
$2,863/month
$3,519/month
Three Bedroom
$3,598/month
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Cammeby's
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Kriegman & Smith
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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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.