What's the average rent in Jersey City, NJ?

Rental Market Trends in Jersey City, NJ

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SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of September 2026, the average rent in Jersey City, NJ is $2,500 per month, which is 27% higher than the national average rent of $1,962 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,500

0.0%No change month over month

-0.4%-$9 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

2,244

APARTMENTS

$2,569

HOUSES

$2,800

TOWNHOUSES

$2,463

As of September 2026, townhomes are the most affordable rental option in Jersey City, NJ at $2,463 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $2,800 per month. Apartments average $2,569 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,336
2 Bedrooms	$2,400
3 Bedrooms	$2,700
4 Bedrooms	$3,000
All	$2,500

As of September 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Jersey City, NJ is $2,336 per month, followed by $2,400 for a 2 bedroom rental, $2,700 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $3,000 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,922
2 Bedrooms	$2,250
3 Bedrooms	$2,600
4 Bedrooms	$2,500
All	$2,463

As of September 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Jersey City, NJ is $1,922 per month, followed by $2,250 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $2,600 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $2,500 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,150
2 Bedrooms	$2,300
3 Bedrooms	$2,600
4 Bedrooms	$3,000
All	$2,450

As of September 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Jersey City, NJ is $2,150 per month, followed by $2,300 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $2,600 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $3,000 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,830
2 Bedrooms	$2,800
3 Bedrooms	$3,200
4 Bedrooms	$3,100
All	$2,800

As of September 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Jersey City, NJ is $1,830 per month, followed by $2,800 for a 2 bedroom house, $3,200 for a 3 bedroom house, and $3,100 for a 4 bedroom house.