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Rental Market Trends in Jersey City, NJ

What is the average rent in Jersey City, NJ?

$3,281/month

Average Rent

710 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.3%

Increase in the Last Year

Jersey City, NJ Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Jersey City, NJ is $3,281 per month. This is 100% higher than the national average rent price of $1,644/month, making Jersey City one of the most expensive cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Jersey City average $2,774 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Jersey City average $3,281 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Jersey City average $4,404 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Jersey City average $5,348 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,774/month
482 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,281/month
710 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,404/month
1,004 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,348/month
1,307 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,282/month
429 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,440/month
301 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,258/month
453 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,994/month
1,354 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,924/month
602 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,396/month
857 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,981/month
1,343 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,144/month
494 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,662/month
1,167 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.3%, which averages out to $77 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Jersey City, NJ
Last Updated June 2026
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
19% $1,501 - $2,000/month
57% 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, W Bergen-E Lincoln Park District, Bergen-Lafayette and Hackensack River Waterfront are the most affordable neighborhoods in Jersey City.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
W Bergen-E Lincoln Park District
$1,961/month
604 Sq Ft
Bergen-Lafayette
$2,338/month
668 Sq Ft
Hackensack River Waterfront
$2,523/month
642 Sq Ft
McGinley Square
$2,581/month
638 Sq Ft
Greenville
$2,805/month
735 Sq Ft
Liberty State Park
$3,232/month
782 Sq Ft
West Side-Hudson
$3,330/month
717 Sq Ft
Journal Square
$3,490/month
688 Sq Ft
The Heights
$3,754/month
779 Sq Ft
Downtown Jersey City
$3,892/month
712 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Jersey City?

Based on current rent prices, SoHo West, Paulus Hook and Exchange Place North are the most expensive neighborhoods in Jersey City.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
SoHo West
$4,272/month
892 Sq Ft
Paulus Hook
$4,186/month
726 Sq Ft
Exchange Place North
$4,152/month
733 Sq Ft
Jersey City Waterfront
$4,101/month
771 Sq Ft
Newport
$4,090/month
781 Sq Ft
The Waterfront
$4,067/month
728 Sq Ft
Historic Downtown Jersey City
$3,969/month
744 Sq Ft
Downtown Jersey City
$3,892/month
712 Sq Ft
The Heights
$3,754/month
779 Sq Ft
Journal Square
$3,490/month
688 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, Journal Square and The Waterfront .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Jersey City Waterfront
$4,101/month
771 Sq Ft
Journal Square
$3,490/month
688 Sq Ft
The Waterfront
$4,067/month
728 Sq Ft
Newport
$4,090/month
781 Sq Ft
Paulus Hook
$4,186/month
726 Sq Ft
The Heights
$3,754/month
779 Sq Ft
Exchange Place North
$4,152/month
733 Sq Ft
West Side-Hudson
$3,330/month
717 Sq Ft
Liberty State Park
$3,232/month
782 Sq Ft
Downtown Jersey City
$3,892/month
712 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 $3,281, you’ll want to make about $10,936 per month or $131,232 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.

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

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Apartment Averages

W Bergen-E Lincoln Park District

Jersey City, NJ

SoHo West

Jersey City, NJ

Studio
-
$3,415/month
One Bedroom
-
$4,094/month
Two Bedroom
-
$5,674/month
Three Bedroom
-
$6,951/month
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Apartment communities in Jersey City we think you'll love

9 Homestead

9 Homestead

9 Homestead Pl,
Jersey City, NJ 07306

$2,250 - $5,050

Studio - 3 Beds

The Journal

The Journal

36 Journal Sq,
Jersey City, NJ 07306

$2,945 - $7,000

Studio - 3 Beds

The Beacon

The Beacon

20 Beacon Way,
Jersey City, NJ 07304

$2,025 - $4,135

Studio - 2 Beds

80 Romaine Ave

80 Romaine Ave

80 Romaine Ave,
Jersey City, NJ 07306

$2,750 Total Monthly Price

2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

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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 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.

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