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Average Rent in Jersey City, NJ & Rent Trends

What is the average rent in Jersey City, NJ?

The average listed apartment rent in Jersey City, NJ is $4,117 per month, as of October 26, 2026. This sample includes 140 priced apartments in 7 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 25, 2026 through October 26, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings.

Rent prices and market trends across 7 apartment communities in Jersey City, NJ. Prices update after successful source checks.

Area All Areas Downtown Jersey City Newport The Heights
Beds All Bedrooms Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed 4 Bed

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Market Average

$4,117/mo

▼ 0.4% from last month

Lowest Available

$2,607/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

7

tracked daily

Units Listed

140

available now

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Rent by Neighborhood in Jersey City, NJ

Compare average rent across Jersey City, NJ neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.

Neighborhood Avg Rent 30d Change From Properties Units
Newport $4,467 ▲  $85 $2,890 4 84
The Heights $4,185 ▼  $225 $3,525 1 5
Downtown Jersey City $3,721 ▼  $404 $3,175 1 24
McGinley Square $3,366 - $2,607 1 27

Is Rent Going Up or Down in Jersey City, NJ?

As of October 2026, the average rent in Jersey City, NJ is $4,117 per month across 7 apartment communities and 140 available units. Rents have decreased $17 (0.4%) over the past month.

The most affordable option is The Hazel Jersey City starting at $2,607/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $3,131/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $3,542/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $4,869/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $5,984/mo, a 4-bedroom averages $7,207/mo.

Prices range from $2,607 to $7,207 per month. The most common price point is the $3,400 range, where 18 units are currently listed.

Jersey City, NJ Rent Price History

Timeframe
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Month Avg Rent Change Properties
July 2026 $4,363 - 9
August 2026 $4,401 +$38 9
September 2026 $4,286 -$115 9
October 2026 $4,178 -$108 8

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 Jersey City, NJ

Studio
$3,131
from $2,607 · 14 units
1 Bed
$3,542
from $2,873 · 72 units
2 Bed
$4,869
from $3,873 · 42 units
3 Bed
$5,984
from $5,430 · 11 units
4 Bed
$7,207
from $7,207 · 1 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Jersey City, NJ

Property Starting at Average Units Rating
The Hazel Jersey City $2,607/mo $3,366/mo 27 4.4
The Enclave $2,890/mo $3,396/mo 18 4.2
18 Park Apartments $3,175/mo $3,721/mo 24 4.4
Soho Lofts $3,220/mo $4,224/mo 11 4.5
Cast Iron Lofts $3,236/mo $5,164/mo 21 4.5
The Cliffs Lofts $3,525/mo $4,185/mo 5 4.5
Avalon Cove $3,647/mo $4,683/mo 34 4.3

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Jersey City, NJ

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What is the average rent in Jersey City, NJ?
The average listed apartment rent in Jersey City, NJ is $4,117 per month, as of October 26, 2026. This sample includes 140 priced apartments in 7 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

What rent range can I find in Jersey City, NJ?
The apartment listings we track in Jersey City, NJ range from $2,607 to $7,207 per month, as of October 26, 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 Jersey City, NJ?
The daily building-average rent rose by $155 (3.8%) over 30 days between observations in September 2026 and October 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 Jersey City, NJ?
Studio apartments average $3,131 per month across 14 priced listings in Jersey City, NJ. Listed rents range from $2,607 to $4,542 per month, as of October 26, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Jersey City, NJ?
1-bedroom apartments average $3,542 per month across 72 priced listings in Jersey City, NJ. Listed rents range from $2,873 to $4,532 per month, as of October 26, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Jersey City, NJ?
2-bedroom apartments average $4,869 per month across 42 priced listings in Jersey City, NJ. Listed rents range from $3,873 to $5,688 per month, as of October 26, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Jersey City, NJ?
3-bedroom apartments average $5,984 per month across 11 priced listings in Jersey City, NJ. Listed rents range from $5,430 to $6,831 per month, as of October 26, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 4-bedroom apartment in Jersey City, NJ?
4-bedroom apartments average $7,207 per month across 1 priced listing in Jersey City, NJ. Listed rents range from $7,207 to $7,207 per month, as of October 26, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How do 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rents compare in Jersey City, NJ?
The 1-bedroom average is $3,542 per month across 72 listings. The 2-bedroom average is $4,869 across 42 listings, $1,327 (37.5%) 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 Jersey City, NJ?
The Hazel Jersey City has the lowest starting rent among the buildings in the comparison table, at $2,607 per month. We track 27 priced listings matching your bedroom choice in that building, as of October 26, 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 Jersey City, NJ?
The $3,400 to $3,600 monthly range has the most matching listings: 18 units, or 12.9% of the priced apartments we track in Jersey City, NJ. This count does not tell us how fast the apartments rent.

How many apartment listings do you track in Jersey City, NJ?
We track 140 priced units at 7 apartment buildings, as of October 26, 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 Jersey City, NJ?
We have recorded rent data on 73 days from July 2026 through October 2026 for apartment listings in Jersey City, NJ. 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 Jersey City, NJ?
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 Jersey City, NJ 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 October 26, 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 Jersey City, 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

$165,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $4,117/mo.

Comfortable income

$198,000/year

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

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,607/mo), you need to earn at least $104,000/year.

Median household income in Jersey City, NJ is $94,813 , about 52% below the comfortable-living threshold.

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Cost of living in Jersey City, NJ

Overall prices in Jersey City, 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 Jersey City, NJ's regional price parities.

Category Monthly estimate
Rent (market average) $4,117
Utilities $644
Groceries $585
Transportation $1,534
Healthcare $748
Other goods and services $1,197
Estimated total $8,825/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

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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