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Rental Market Trends in Kearny, NJ

What is the average rent in Kearny, NJ?

$2,074/month

Average Rent

646 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Kearny, NJ is $2,074 per month. This is 28% higher than the national average rent price of $1,624/month, making Kearny one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Kearny, you can expect to pay about $2,059 per month for a studio, $2,074 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,119 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,646 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,059/month
508 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,074/month
646 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,119/month
1,143 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,646/month
17 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,251/month
619 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,457/month
536 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,833/month
473 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,296/month
536 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,891/month
714 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,762/month
835 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Kearny, NJ?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.4%, which averages out to $9 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 Kearny, NJ
Last Updated January 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Kearny, NJ
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
8% $700 - $1,000/month
25% $1,001 - $1,500/month
25% $1,501 - $2,000/month
42% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Kearny?

Based on current rent prices, South Kearny is the most affordable neighborhood in Kearny.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Kearny
$3,514/month
833 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Kearny?

Based on current rent prices, South Kearny is the most expensive neighborhood in Kearny.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Kearny
$3,514/month
833 Sq Ft

Which Kearny neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Kearny with the most apartments available is South Kearny .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Kearny
$3,514/month
833 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Kearny is $2,074, you’ll want to make about $6,913 per month or $82,956 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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Apartment communities in Kearny we think you'll love

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Tetris

Tetris

187 CULVER Ave,
Jersey City, NJ 07305

$2,350 - $3,550

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The Ballantine

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80 Freeman St,
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$1,948 - $3,575

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Rivet 26

26 University Place Blvd,
Jersey City, NJ 07305

$2,050 - $3,595

Studio - 2 Beds

Property Management Companies in Kearny, NJ

Russo Development
Russo Development
  • 17

    Communities

  • 6,184

    Units

  • 12

    Cities

5 Communities in Kearny
Ironstate Development Company
Ironstate Development Company
  • 17

    Communities

  • 3,073

    Units

  • 4

    Cities

5 Communities in Kearny
Bozzuto
Bozzuto
  • 382

    Communities

  • 118,179

    Units

  • 156

    Cities

4 Communities in Kearny
Greystar
Greystar
  • 3,446

    Communities

  • 951,526

    Units

  • 887

    Cities

3 Communities in Kearny
BNE Real Estate Group
BNE Real Estate Group
  • 18

    Communities

  • 3,902

    Units

  • 14

    Cities

3 Communities in Kearny
Atlantic Realty Development Corp.
Atlantic Realty Development Corp.
  • 52

    Communities

  • 17,121

    Units

  • 29

    Cities

2 Communities in Kearny
AION Management
AION Management
  • 50

    Communities

  • 17,441

    Units

  • 36

    Cities

1 Community in Kearny
Goldcrest Properties
Goldcrest Properties
  • 27

    Communities

  • 4,150

    Units

  • 22

    Cities

1 Community in Kearny

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† 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.

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