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Rental Market Trends in Jersey City, NJ

What is the average rent in Jersey City, NJ?

$3,183/month

Average Rent

710 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.7%

Increase in the Last Year

As of October 2025, the average rent in Jersey City, NJ is $3,183 per month. This is 95% higher than the national average rent price of $1,630/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 $2,692 per month for a studio, $3,183 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $4,182 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $5,105 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,692/month
478 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,183/month
710 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,182/month
1,005 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,105/month
1,301 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,356/month
175 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,010/month
179 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,696/month
521 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,190/month
635 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,637/month
530 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,212/month
679 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,391/month
549 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,922/month
380 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,056/month
987 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,835/month
1,400 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Jersey City, NJ?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.7%, which averages out to $56 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 Jersey City, NJ
Last Updated October 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Jersey City, NJ
Percentage*
Rent Range
1% Below $700/month
5% $700 - $1,000/month
18% $1,001 - $1,500/month
20% $1,501 - $2,000/month
56% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Jersey City?

Based on current rent prices, West Slope, The Hill and W Bergen-E Lincoln Park District are the most affordable neighborhoods in Jersey City.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West Slope
$1,990/month
852 Sq Ft
The Hill
$2,003/month
644 Sq Ft
W Bergen-E Lincoln Park District
$2,207/month
718 Sq Ft
The Junction
$2,241/month
682 Sq Ft
West Side-Hudson
$2,266/month
771 Sq Ft
McGinley Square
$2,333/month
685 Sq Ft
Bergen-Lafayette
$2,367/month
643 Sq Ft
Hackensack River Waterfront
$2,436/month
642 Sq Ft
The Beacon
$2,515/month
666 Sq Ft
Communipaw
$2,801/month
734 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Jersey City?

Based on current rent prices, Colgate Center, Exchange Place North and Hudson Exchange are the most expensive neighborhoods in Jersey City.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Colgate Center
$4,587/month
789 Sq Ft
Exchange Place North
$4,324/month
740 Sq Ft
Hudson Exchange
$4,161/month
752 Sq Ft
Powerhouse Arts District
$4,158/month
732 Sq Ft
The Waterfront
$4,139/month
739 Sq Ft
Paulus Hook
$4,117/month
747 Sq Ft
Newport
$4,084/month
771 Sq Ft
Boyle Plaza
$4,060/month
880 Sq Ft
Jersey City Waterfront
$4,025/month
761 Sq Ft
SoHo West
$3,994/month
875 Sq Ft

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 .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Jersey City Waterfront
$4,025/month
761 Sq Ft
The Waterfront
$4,139/month
739 Sq Ft
Hudson Exchange
$4,161/month
752 Sq Ft
Powerhouse Arts District
$4,158/month
732 Sq Ft
Paulus Hook
$4,117/month
747 Sq Ft
Newport
$4,084/month
771 Sq Ft
Van Vorst Park
$3,944/month
721 Sq Ft
Historic Downtown Jersey City
$3,699/month
742 Sq Ft
Journal Square
$3,240/month
676 Sq Ft
Exchange Place North
$4,324/month
740 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Jersey City is $3,183, you’ll want to make about $10,610 per month or $127,320 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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Hudson House

315 15th St,
Jersey City, NJ 07310

$3,451 - $12,840

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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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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