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Average Rent in Jersey City, NJ & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 7 apartment communities in Jersey City, NJ. Updated daily.
Market Average
$4,869/mo
▲ +2.7% from last month
Lowest Available
$3,998/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
7
tracked daily
Units Listed
54
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Jersey City, NJ
58 listed units across 5 buildings offering 2 bed units in Jersey City, NJ dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $180/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon Cove | Unit 11 | $4,770 | $4,130 | $640 |
| Avalon Cove | Unit 40 | $7,815 | $7,195 | $620 |
| Avalon Cove | Unit 41 | $7,910 | $7,340 | $570 |
| Avalon Cove | Unit 10 | $4,500 | $3,960 | $540 |
| Avalon Cove | Unit 34 | $5,695 | $5,165 | $530 |
| Avalon Cove | Unit 35 | $6,150 | $5,685 | $465 |
| Avalon Cove | Unit 12 | $4,785 | $4,375 | $410 |
| Avalon Cove | Unit 9 | $4,160 | $3,840 | $320 |
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 | $4,629 | ▲ $264 | $3,155 | 5 | 161 |
| The Heights | $4,593 | ▲ $379 | $4,121 | 1 | 5 |
| Downtown Jersey City | $3,917 | ▼ $93 | $2,792 | 3 | 46 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Jersey City, NJ?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Jersey City, NJ is $4,869 per month across 7 apartment communities and 54 available units. Rents have increased $120 (2.7%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is The Hazel Jersey City starting at $3,998/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $4,869/mo.
Prices range from $3,998 to $6,070 per month. The most common price point is the $4,800 range, where 13 units are currently listed.
Jersey City, NJ Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $4,363 | - | 9 |
| August 2026 | $4,430 | +$67 | 9 |
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 Jersey City, NJ
Rent Prices by Apartment in Jersey City, NJ
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hazel Jersey City | $3,998/mo | $4,489/mo | 6 | 4.4 |
| The Enclave | $4,260/mo | $4,370/mo | 9 | 4.2 |
| Soho Lofts | $4,320/mo | $5,308/mo | 10 | 4.5 |
| 18 Park Apartments | $4,595/mo | $4,595/mo | 1 | 4.4 |
| Avalon Cove | $4,650/mo | $4,933/mo | 21 | 4.3 |
| The Cliffs Lofts | $4,691/mo | $4,782/mo | 3 | 4.5 |
| Modera Lofts | $5,042/mo | $5,263/mo | 4 | 4.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Jersey City, 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
$195,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $4,869/mo.
Comfortable income
$234,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($3,998/mo), you need to earn at least $160,000/year.
Median household income in Jersey City, NJ is $94,813 , about 59% 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) | $4,869 |
| Utilities | $644 |
| Groceries | $585 |
| Transportation | $1,534 |
| Healthcare | $748 |
| Other goods and services | $1,197 |
| Estimated total | $9,577/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.
Google Search Trends for Jersey City, NJ Apartments
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