# Average Rent in Downtown Jersey City & Rent Trends

> Average rent in Downtown Jersey City is $3,942/mo as of November 2026, down 2.2% this month. 1BR $3,558. Daily price history for 109 units in 5 buildings.

Canonical: https://average-rent.com/city/jersey-city-nj/trends/07302/

Latest included observation: November 9, 2026

## What is the average rent in Downtown Jersey City?

The average listed apartment rent in Downtown Jersey City is $3,942 per month, as of November 9, 2026. This sample includes 109 priced apartments in 5 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. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings.

Rent prices and market trends across 5 apartment communities in Downtown Jersey City, Jersey City, NJ. Prices update after successful source checks.

Area [All Areas](https://average-rent.com/city/jersey-city-nj/trends/?bedrooms=all) [Downtown Jersey City](https://average-rent.com/city/jersey-city-nj/trends/07302/?bedrooms=all)[McGinley Square](https://average-rent.com/city/jersey-city-nj/trends/07304/?bedrooms=all)[Newport](https://average-rent.com/city/jersey-city-nj/trends/07310/?bedrooms=all)[The Heights](https://average-rent.com/city/jersey-city-nj/trends/07307/?bedrooms=all)

Beds [All Bedrooms](https://average-rent.com/city/jersey-city-nj/trends/07302/?bedrooms=all) [Studio](https://average-rent.com/city/jersey-city-nj/trends/07302/?bedrooms=0)[1 Bed](https://average-rent.com/city/jersey-city-nj/trends/07302/?bedrooms=1)[2 Bed](https://average-rent.com/city/jersey-city-nj/trends/07302/?bedrooms=2)[3 Bed](https://average-rent.com/city/jersey-city-nj/trends/07302/?bedrooms=3)

Showing any bedrooms in Downtown Jersey City.

Market Average

$3,942/mo

▼ 2.2% from last month

Lowest Available

$2,507/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

5

tracked daily

Units Listed

109

available now

## Downtown Jersey City vs Jersey City, NJ Average

Downtown Jersey City is **cheaper than** the Jersey City, NJ average by $224/mo (5%). The citywide average is $4,166/mo across all neighborhoods.

## Is Rent Going Up or Down in Downtown Jersey City?

As of November 2026, the average rent in Downtown Jersey City is $3,942 per month across 5 apartment communities and 109 available units. Rents have decreased $91 (2.2%) over the past month.

The most affordable option is [The Hazel Jersey City](https://average-rent.com/city/jersey-city-nj/the-hazel-jersey-city-jersey-city-nj/) starting at $2,507/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $3,127/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $3,558/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $4,785/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $6,174/mo.

Prices range from $2,507 to $6,667 per month. The most common price point is the $3,200 range, where 15 units are currently listed.

## Downtown Jersey City Rent Price History

Timeframe

View as table

| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| July 2026 | $4,220 | - | 6 |
| August 2026 | $4,181 | -$39 | 6 |
| September 2026 | $4,080 | -$101 | 6 |
| October 2026 | $3,986 | -$94 | 6 |
| November 2026 | $3,859 | -$127 | 5 |

The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.

## Average Rent by Bedroom

## Rent Price Distribution

## Rent by Bedroom Type in Downtown Jersey City

Studio

$3,127

from $2,507 · 15 units

1 Bed

$3,558

from $2,890 · 58 units

2 Bed

$4,785

from $3,873 · 33 units

3 Bed

$6,174

from $5,655 · 3 units

## Rent Prices by Apartment in Downtown Jersey City

| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [The Hazel Jersey City](https://average-rent.com/city/jersey-city-nj/the-hazel-jersey-city-jersey-city-nj/?neighborhood=Downtown%20Jersey%20City) | $2,507/mo | $3,428/mo | 24 | 4.4 |
| [The Enclave](https://average-rent.com/city/jersey-city-nj/the-enclave-jersey-city-nj/?neighborhood=Downtown%20Jersey%20City) | $2,890/mo | $3,480/mo | 19 | 4.2 |
| [18 Park Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/jersey-city-nj/18-park-apartments-jersey-city-nj/?neighborhood=Downtown%20Jersey%20City) | $3,105/mo | $3,553/mo | 16 | 4.4 |
| [Soho Lofts](https://average-rent.com/city/jersey-city-nj/soho-lofts-jersey-city-nj/?neighborhood=Downtown%20Jersey%20City) | $3,255/mo | $4,253/mo | 18 | 4.5 |
| [Avalon Cove](https://average-rent.com/city/jersey-city-nj/avalon-cove-jersey-city-nj/?neighborhood=Downtown%20Jersey%20City) | $3,687/mo | $4,623/mo | 32 | 4.3 |

## Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Downtown Jersey City

### What is the average rent in Downtown Jersey City?

The average listed apartment rent in Downtown Jersey City is $3,942 per month, as of November 9, 2026. This sample includes 109 priced apartments in 5 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

### What rent range can I find in Downtown Jersey City?

The apartment listings we track in Downtown Jersey City range from $2,507 to $6,667 per month, as of November 9, 2026. These are the lowest and highest listed prices. They are not a typical price for every apartment. The building, floor plan, and lease terms can affect the price.

### Are rents going up or down in Downtown Jersey City?

The daily building-average rent fell by $89 (2.2%) over 31 days between observations in October 2026 and November 2026. This compares recorded asking rents. The current month's figures may still be incomplete, and the building mix can change.

### How much is a studio apartment in Downtown Jersey City?

Studio apartments average $3,127 per month across 15 priced listings in Downtown Jersey City. Listed rents range from $2,507 to $4,527 per month, as of November 9, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

### How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Downtown Jersey City?

1-bedroom apartments average $3,558 per month across 58 priced listings in Downtown Jersey City. Listed rents range from $2,890 to $4,640 per month, as of November 9, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

### How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Downtown Jersey City?

2-bedroom apartments average $4,785 per month across 33 priced listings in Downtown Jersey City. Listed rents range from $3,873 to $6,050 per month, as of November 9, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

### How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Downtown Jersey City?

3-bedroom apartments average $6,174 per month across 3 priced listings in Downtown Jersey City. Listed rents range from $5,655 to $6,667 per month, as of November 9, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

### How do 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rents compare in Downtown Jersey City?

The 1-bedroom average is $3,558 per month across 58 listings. The 2-bedroom average is $4,785 across 33 listings, $1,227 (34.5%) higher. This is a comparison of listing groups, not the cost to upgrade a specific apartment.

### Which tracked building has the lowest starting rent in Downtown Jersey City?

The Hazel Jersey City has the lowest starting rent among the buildings in the comparison table, at $2,507 per month. We track 24 priced listings matching your bedroom choice in that building, as of November 9, 2026. The starting price applies to its lowest-priced matching apartment. Check that apartment's latest price and availability.

### Which rent range has the most listings in Downtown Jersey City?

The $3,200 to $3,400 monthly range has the most matching listings: 15 units, or 13.8% of the priced apartments we track in Downtown Jersey City. This count does not tell us how fast the apartments rent.

### How many apartment listings do you track in Downtown Jersey City?

We track 109 priced units at 5 apartment buildings, as of November 9, 2026. This is not the total number of apartments in those buildings. A listing can change or become unavailable. Open the apartment details to check its latest status.

### How much rent history is available for Downtown Jersey City?

We have recorded rent data on 80 days from July 2026 through November 2026 for apartment listings in Downtown Jersey City. Some dates can be missing. The chart only shows recorded data. The current month includes the days recorded so far.

### Why can the headline rent differ from the trend chart in Downtown Jersey City?

The average at the top of the page gives each matching apartment equal weight. The chart first averages recorded prices within each building, then compares buildings. It removes the highest and lowest groups when at least ten buildings contribute and omits days with fewer than five buildings. Different dates, building counts, and listing mixes can produce different figures. The monthly table averages the recorded daily figures.

### Does my bedroom choice change the prices and answers?

Yes. Your chosen area and bedroom count filter the asking rents, listing counts, rent ranges, and answers on this page. The active community exclusions are Student housing and 55+ / senior community and Corporate housing and Military / active duty housing and Veteran housing. When you choose a bedroom count, the history chart uses recorded prices for matching apartments with a known identity. If those records are missing, we leave the chart empty rather than use prices for other bedroom types. Open an individual apartment to check its own price history.

### Do these rents include utilities, parking, and other fees?

We use the published total monthly rent when it is available and the base rent otherwise. Unknown fees are not zero. Utilities, parking, pet charges, deposits, and one-time costs can add to the amount you pay. Check the selected unit and lease terms for a complete quote.

### How should I compare free-rent offers with listed rent?

A free-rent offer can reduce the effective cost over a lease without changing the listed monthly rent. Compare the same lease length and move-in date, then include required charges and the offer conditions. The market averages do not assume an unconfirmed discount.

### Does this page represent every rental in the market?

These figures describe the priced apartment listings we track, not every rental home or every occupied apartment. Coverage and the mix of bedrooms, buildings, and locations can change. A lower market average does not prove that the same apartment received a price cut.

### How fresh are the Downtown Jersey City rent figures?

We schedule rent updates each day, but buildings can have different price-check dates. The latest accepted price check for these listings was November 9, 2026. The month label does not mean we checked every price today. Open the building or apartment details for its latest price and availability.

## What salary do I need to live comfortably in Downtown Jersey City?

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

Minimum to afford average rent

$158,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,942/mo.

Comfortable income

$189,000/year

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

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,507/mo), you need to earn at least **$100,000/year**.

Median household income in Downtown Jersey City is **$94,813** , about 50% below the comfortable-living threshold.

## Explore Downtown Jersey City Apartments

Browse all 5 communities with daily-updated pricing and availability.

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## Cost of living in Downtown Jersey City

Overall prices in Downtown Jersey City 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 Downtown Jersey City's regional price parities.

| Category | Monthly estimate |
| --- | --- |
| Rent (market average) | $3,942 |
| Utilities | $644 |
| Groceries | $585 |
| Transportation | $1,534 |
| Healthcare | $748 |
| Other goods and services | $1,197 |
| Estimated total | $8,650/mo |

Population

289,691

Median household income

$94,813

Census median rent

$1,902/mo

Census rent burden

27.0%

Median age

34.7

Mean commute

37 min

[New Jersey Rent Trends](https://average-rent.com/state/new-jersey/rent-trends/): Compare rent across all New Jersey cities

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[US-wide rent comparison](https://average-rent.com/research/median-rent-united-states/): See how Jersey City, NJ rents stack up against the national median

## Google Search Trends for Downtown Jersey City Apartments

Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.

### Search Interest Over Time

[Explore more on Google Trends](https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?q=apartments%20in%20Jersey%20City&geo=US&date=today%2012-m)

| Date or category | Average monthly rent (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| 2026-07-20 | 4,229 |
| 2026-07-25 | 4,229 |
| 2026-07-26 | 4,229 |
| 2026-07-30 | 4,206 |
| 2026-07-31 | 4,207 |
| 2026-08-01 | 4,183 |
| 2026-08-02 | 4,183 |
| 2026-08-03 | 4,183 |
| 2026-08-05 | 4,191 |
| 2026-08-06 | 4,189 |
| 2026-08-07 | 4,189 |
| 2026-08-08 | 4,205 |
| 2026-08-09 | 4,141 |
| 2026-08-10 | 4,141 |
| 2026-08-11 | 4,236 |
| 2026-08-12 | 4,225 |
| 2026-08-13 | 4,231 |
| 2026-08-14 | 4,233 |
| 2026-08-15 | 4,233 |
| 2026-08-16 | 4,233 |
| 2026-08-17 | 4,208 |
| 2026-08-19 | 4,157 |
| 2026-08-20 | 4,225 |
| 2026-08-21 | 4,235 |
| 2026-08-22 | 4,157 |
| 2026-08-23 | 4,159 |
| 2026-08-24 | 4,159 |
| 2026-08-25 | 4,143 |
| 2026-08-26 | 4,135 |
| 2026-08-27 | 4,126 |
| 2026-08-29 | 4,110 |
| 2026-08-30 | 4,110 |
| 2026-08-31 | 4,142 |
| 2026-09-01 | 4,128 |
| 2026-09-03 | 4,125 |
| 2026-09-04 | 4,120 |
| 2026-09-05 | 4,100 |
| 2026-09-06 | 4,032 |
| 2026-09-07 | 4,031 |
| 2026-09-08 | 4,111 |
| 2026-09-09 | 4,097 |
| 2026-09-10 | 4,097 |
| 2026-09-11 | 4,127 |
| 2026-09-12 | 4,127 |
| 2026-09-13 | 4,127 |
| 2026-09-14 | 4,125 |
| 2026-09-15 | 4,104 |
| 2026-09-16 | 4,104 |
| 2026-09-17 | 4,085 |
| 2026-09-18 | 4,083 |
| 2026-09-19 | 4,038 |
| 2026-09-20 | 4,021 |
| 2026-09-21 | 4,066 |
| 2026-09-22 | 4,070 |
| 2026-09-23 | 4,065 |
| 2026-09-24 | 4,074 |
| 2026-09-25 | 4,074 |
| 2026-09-26 | 4,063 |
| 2026-09-27 | 4,034 |
| 2026-09-28 | 4,034 |
| 2026-09-29 | 4,021 |
| 2026-09-30 | 4,051 |
| 2026-10-01 | 4,051 |
| 2026-10-02 | 3,998 |
| 2026-10-03 | 4,010 |
| 2026-10-04 | 4,124 |
| 2026-10-05 | 4,030 |
| 2026-10-06 | 4,030 |
| 2026-10-07 | 4,014 |
| 2026-10-08 | 4,011 |
| 2026-10-09 | 3,956 |
| 2026-10-26 | 3,875 |
| 2026-10-28 | 3,869 |
| 2026-10-29 | 3,867 |
| 2026-11-01 | 3,883 |
| 2026-11-04 | 3,833 |
| 2026-11-06 | 3,859 |
| 2026-11-07 | 3,853 |
| 2026-11-08 | 3,860 |
| 2026-11-09 | 3,867 |