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Average Rent in Hoboken, NJ & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 8 apartment communities in Hoboken, NJ. Updated daily.
Market Average
$4,098/mo
▼ 1.5% from last month
Lowest Available
$3,495/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
8
tracked daily
Units Listed
29
available now
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Is Rent Going Up or Down in Hoboken, NJ?
As of October 2026, the average rent in Hoboken, NJ is $4,098 per month across 8 apartment communities and 29 available units. Rents have decreased $60 (1.5%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is 333 River Street Apartments starting at $3,495/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $4,098/mo.
Prices range from $3,495 to $5,000 per month. The most common price point is the $4,000 range, where 7 units are currently listed.
Hoboken, NJ Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $4,604 | - | 7 |
| August 2026 | $4,612 | +$8 | 7 |
| September 2026 | $4,679 | +$67 | 8 |
| October 2026 | $4,524 | -$155 | 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.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Hoboken, NJ
Rent Prices by Apartment in Hoboken, NJ
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 333 River Street Apartments | $3,495/mo | $3,865/mo | 4 | 4.5 |
| Courtyard at Jefferson | $3,640/mo | $3,910/mo | 7 | 4.9 |
| Observer Park Apartments | $3,643/mo | $3,885/mo | 3 | 4.3 |
| Hudson Square North | $3,720/mo | $4,123/mo | 3 | 4.2 |
| Juliana Apartments | $3,817/mo | $4,023/mo | 3 | 4.8 |
| Avalon Hoboken | $4,044/mo | $4,367/mo | 6 | 4.8 |
| The Lexington Apartments | $4,100/mo | $4,100/mo | 1 | 4.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Hoboken, NJ
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$164,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $4,098/mo.
Comfortable income
$197,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($3,495/mo), you need to earn at least $140,000/year.
Median household income in Hoboken, NJ is $176,943 , about 10% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Hoboken, NJ
Overall prices in Hoboken, 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 Hoboken, NJ's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $4,098 |
| Utilities | $644 |
| Groceries | $585 |
| Transportation | $1,534 |
| Healthcare | $748 |
| Other goods and services | $1,197 |
| Estimated total | $8,806/mo |
Population
58,340
Median household income
$176,943
Census median rent
$2,819/mo
Census rent burden
23.5%
Median age
31.9
Mean commute
37 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
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
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
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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