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Average Rent in Bayonne, NJ

What is the average rent in Bayonne, NJ?

The average listed apartment rent in Bayonne, NJ is $2,957 per month, as of October 20, 2026. This sample includes 106 priced apartments in 6 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Included building observations run from October 17, 2026 through October 20, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings.

6 apartment buildings, 106 units. Recorded asking prices and price history where available.

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Avg Rent

$2,957/mo

median $2,830

market average

Cheapest

$2,091/mo

City Line Bayonne

Properties

6

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Units

106

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Bayonne, NJ Average Rent Prices 2026

The average listed rent in Bayonne, NJ is $2,957 per month, based on 106 units across 6 apartment communities. Prices range from $2,091 at City Line Bayonne to $4,690 at Bay 151 | Bayonne Apartments.

Average Rent by Bedroom Type

Type Avg Rent Starting From Units
Studio $2,175/mo $2,091/mo 3
1 Bed $2,623/mo $2,284/mo 58
2 Bed $3,411/mo $2,933/mo 44
3 Bed $4,690/mo $4,690/mo 1

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Market Context

Who rents in Bayonne, NJ, and what they pay

Tracked one-bedroom rent in Bayonne, NJ averages $2,623/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $3,411/mo. At the local median household income of $81,285, that works out to 44% of gross income, a severely rent-burdened market by HUD standards.

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Bayonne, NJ at $1,593/mo. The current tracked market average runs 86% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Bayonne, NJ while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.

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

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$118,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,957/mo.

Comfortable income

$142,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,091/mo), you need to earn at least $84,000/year.

Median household income in Bayonne, NJ is $81,285 , about 43% below the comfortable-living threshold.

Cost of living in Bayonne, NJ

Overall prices in Bayonne, NJ runs above the national average by about 13% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 112.6, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Bayonne, NJ's regional price parities.

Category Monthly estimate
Rent (market average) $2,957
Utilities $644
Groceries $585
Transportation $1,534
Healthcare $748
Other goods and services $1,197
Estimated total $7,665/mo

Population

70,468

Median household income

$81,285

Census median rent

$1,593/mo

Census rent burden

29.0%

Median age

38.6

Mean commute

34 min

Methodology

Rent data

We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability.

Cost of living

Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.

Salary to live comfortably

We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval.

Demographic figures

Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.

Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.

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Nearby cities in New Jersey

How Bayonne, NJ rent compares to other markets in the state.

City Avg Rent vs Bayonne, NJ 30-Day Change Properties
Edison, NJ $2,188 -26% -9.8% 15
New Brunswick, NJ $2,389 -19% +7.4% 13
Hoboken, NJ $4,724 +60% -0.5% 10
Jersey City, NJ $4,328 +46% +2.6% 8
Newark, NJ $8,771 +197% +49.6% 8
Paterson, NJ $3,607 +22% -8.9% 6

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Bayonne, NJ?

The average listed apartment rent in Bayonne, NJ is $2,957 per month, as of October 20, 2026. This sample includes 106 priced apartments in 6 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

What is the median rent in Bayonne, NJ?

The median asking rent in Bayonne, NJ is $2,830 per month, computed from 106 priced listings; check the observation dates shown on this page. The average is $2,957/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.

What is the cheapest apartment rent in Bayonne, NJ?

The lowest available rent in Bayonne, NJ starts at $2,091 per month. Confirm current availability, fees, and lease terms with the selected listing.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Bayonne, NJ?

1-bedroom apartments in Bayonne, NJ average $2,623/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $2,284/mo across 58 units tracked.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Bayonne, NJ?

2-bedroom apartments in Bayonne, NJ average $3,411/mo. Units start from $2,933/mo across 44 units currently listed.

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