CMPND 632 Newark
626 Newark Ave,
Jersey City, NJ 07306
$2,464 - $2,599
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Rental Market Trends in Jersey City, NJ
What is the average rent in Jersey City, NJ?
$3,178/month
Average Rent
710 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-0.1%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in Jersey City, NJ is $3,178 per month. This is 96% higher than the national average rent price of $1,625/month, making Jersey City one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Jersey City, you can expect to pay about $2,678 per month for a studio, $3,178 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $4,208 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $5,033 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Jersey City, NJ?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.1%, which averages out to $2 less 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 Jersey City, NJ
Last Updated January 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
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1%
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5%
$700 - $1,000/month
18%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
20%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
56%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Jersey City?
Based on current rent prices, The Hill, W Bergen-E Lincoln Park District and West Side-Hudson are the most affordable neighborhoods in Jersey City.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Jersey City?
Based on current rent prices, Colgate Center, Newport and Exchange Place North are the most expensive neighborhoods in Jersey City.
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Which Jersey City neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Jersey City with the most apartments available are Jersey City Waterfront, The Waterfront and Hudson Exchange .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Jersey City, NJ?
Because the average rent in Jersey City is $3,178, you’ll want to make about $10,593 per month or $127,116 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.
How does Jersey City, NJ compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Jersey City, 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.
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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.