Jersey City, NJ Rent Trends

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What is the average rent in Jersey City?

The average rent of a studio apartment in Jersey City, NJ is $2,048. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Jersey City, NJ is $2,500. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Jersey City, NJ is $3,330. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Jersey City, NJ is $3,650.

Studio

$2,048


1 bed

$2,500


2 beds

$3,330


3+ beds

$3,650

Note: We calculate "average" rent as the median, or midpoint, to eliminate any skew from extremely high-priced or low-priced units.

Rent Prices Over Time in Jersey City

Jul 26 2024Sep 09 2024Oct 25 2024Dec 10 2024Jan 25 2025Mar 12 2025Apr 27 2025Jun 11 2025Aug 12 2025$1,200$1,950$2,700$4,190
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Apartment Rent Ranges in Jersey City

The monthly rent for apartments in Jersey City, NJ ranges from $1,300 to $4,100+.

$1,300 - $2,000

$2,000 - $2,700

$2,700 - $3,400

$3,400 - $4,100

$4,100+

What is the average apartment size in Jersey City?

The average size of a Jersey City, NJ apartment is 703 square feet, while the median apartment size for Jersey City, NJ is 717 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Jersey City, NJ (42.62%) are 1 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (4.1%) are 3+ bedroom apartments. Meanwhile, studio apartments account for 27.05%, and 2 bedroom apartments make up 26.23%.

Studio

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

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