Average Rent in Jersey City, NJ
9 apartment buildings, 140 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Cheapest
$2,792/mo
The Hazel Jersey City
Properties
9
tracked daily
Units
140
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 9 properties in Jersey City, NJ.
Average rent trend, last month
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Jersey City, NJ Rent Prices
All 9 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
The Hazel Jersey City
89 Monitor St, Jersey City, NJ 07304, USA
The Enclave
675 Monmouth St, Jersey City, NJ 07310, USA
The BLVD Collection
425 Washington Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07310, USA
Modera Lofts
350 Warren St, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA
Soho Lofts
273 16th St, Jersey City, NJ 07310, USA
18 Park Apartments
18 Park View Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA
Avalon Cove
444 Washington Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07310, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Hazel Jersey City 89 Monitor St, Jersey City, NJ 07304, USA | $2,792 | $3,669 | $4.51 | 4.4 (86) | 24 |
| 2 | The Enclave 675 Monmouth St, Jersey City, NJ 07310, USA | $3,155 | $3,801 | $4.16 | 4.2 (262) | 20 |
| 3 | The BLVD Collection 425 Washington Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07310, USA | $3,230 as of Aug 21 | $4,647 | $5.24 | 4.7 (699) | 66 |
| 4 | Modera Lofts 350 Warren St, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA | $3,257 | $4,240 | $5.96 | 4.6 (310) | 19 |
| 5 | Soho Lofts 273 16th St, Jersey City, NJ 07310, USA | $3,300 | $4,524 | $4.05 | 4.5 (360) | 30 |
| 6 | 18 Park Apartments 18 Park View Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA | $3,325 | $3,857 | $5.68 | 4.4 (184) | 3 |
| 7 | Avalon Cove 444 Washington Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07310, USA | $3,575 | $4,864 | $4.23 | 4.3 (570) | 39 |
Rent & Price History by Building
The Hazel Jersey City
4.4 (86)89 Monitor St, Jersey City, NJ 07304, USA
The Enclave
4.2 (262)675 Monmouth St, Jersey City, NJ 07310, USA
The BLVD Collection
4.7 (699)425 Washington Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07310, USA
Modera Lofts
4.6 (310)350 Warren St, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA
Soho Lofts
4.5 (360)273 16th St, Jersey City, NJ 07310, USA
18 Park Apartments
4.4 (184)18 Park View Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA
By Area
Jersey City, NJ neighborhoods
Tracked buildings across 4 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments.
Jersey City, NJ Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Jersey City, NJ is $4,318 per month, based on 140 units across 9 apartment communities. Prices range from $2,792 at The Hazel Jersey City to $7,340 at Avalon Cove.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,292/mo | $2,792/mo | 16 |
| 1 Bed | $3,762/mo | $3,096/mo | 60 |
| 2 Bed | $4,869/mo | $3,998/mo | 54 |
| 3 Bed | $6,096/mo | $5,205/mo | 8 |
| 4 Bed | $7,268/mo | $7,195/mo | 2 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Jersey City, NJ, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Jersey City, NJ averages $3,762/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $4,869/mo. At the local median household income of $94,813, that works out to 55% of gross income, a severely rent-burdened market by HUD standards.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Jersey City, NJ at $1,902/mo. The current tracked market average runs 127% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Jersey City, NJ while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
Who employs renters in New York Metro
Demand in the New York Metro rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:
- Goldman Sachs
- JPMorgan Chase
- Fidelity Investments
- Verisk Analytics
Mean one-way commute in Jersey City, NJ is 37 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.
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
$173,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $4,318/mo.
Comfortable income
$207,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,792/mo), you need to earn at least $112,000/year.
Median household income in Jersey City, NJ is $94,813 , about 54% below the comfortable-living threshold.
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) | $4,318 |
| Utilities | $644 |
| Groceries | $585 |
| Transportation | $1,534 |
| Healthcare | $748 |
| Other goods and services | $1,197 |
| Estimated total | $9,026/mo |
Population
289,691
Median household income
$94,813
Census median rent
$1,902/mo
Rent as % of income
27.0%
Median age
34.7
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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Nearby cities in New Jersey
How Jersey City, NJ rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Jersey City, NJ | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edison, NJ | $2,418 | -44% | -31% | 14 |
| Hoboken, NJ | $4,733 | +10% | +4.8% | 8 |
| New Brunswick, NJ | $2,214 | -49% | -13% | 6 |
| Clifton, NJ | $2,520 | -42% | +28.2% | 5 |
| Elizabeth, NJ | $2,353 | -46% | -1.6% | 5 |
| Passaic, NJ | $3,109 | -28% | -15.4% | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Jersey City, NJ?
The average rent in Jersey City, NJ is $4,318 per month, based on 140 units across 9 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Jersey City, NJ?
The median asking rent in Jersey City, NJ is $4,247 per month, computed from 140 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $4,318/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Jersey City, NJ?
The lowest available rent in Jersey City, NJ starts at $2,792 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Jersey City, NJ?
1-bedroom apartments in Jersey City, NJ average $3,762/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $3,096/mo across 60 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Jersey City, NJ?
2-bedroom apartments in Jersey City, NJ average $4,869/mo. Units start from $3,998/mo across 54 units currently listed.
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