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 June 2026, the average rent in Jersey City, NJ is $2,500 per month, which is 28% higher than the national average rent of $1,951 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,500

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AVAILABLE RENTALS

2,087

APARTMENTS

$2,624

HOUSES

$3,075

TOWNHOUSES

$2,612

As of June 2026, townhomes are the most affordable rental option in Jersey City, NJ at $2,612 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $3,075 per month. Apartments average $2,624 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,200
2 Bedrooms	$2,400
3 Bedrooms	$2,700
4 Bedrooms	$2,956
All	$2,500

As of June 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Jersey City, NJ is $2,200 per month, followed by $2,400 for a 2 bedroom rental, $2,700 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,956 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,117
2 Bedrooms	$2,400
3 Bedrooms	$2,700
4 Bedrooms	$3,611
All	$2,612

As of June 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Jersey City, NJ is $2,117 per month, followed by $2,400 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $2,700 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $3,611 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,050
2 Bedrooms	$2,300
3 Bedrooms	$2,600
4 Bedrooms	$2,900
All	$2,400

As of June 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Jersey City, NJ is $2,050 per month, followed by $2,300 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $2,600 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $2,900 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,500
2 Bedrooms	$2,200
3 Bedrooms	$3,200
4 Bedrooms	$3,750
All	$3,075

As of June 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Jersey City, NJ is $1,500 per month, followed by $2,200 for a 2 bedroom house, $3,200 for a 3 bedroom house, and $3,750 for a 4 bedroom house.