Jersey City, NJ rental market

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Last updated August 8, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Jersey City, NJ is $2,500.

Average rent

$2,500

Month-over-month change

-$49

Year-over-year change

$0

Available rentals

1,833

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $650 to $24,000.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$6001
$7005
$8006
$9007
$1,0006
$1,10010
$1,20016
$1,30016
$1,40024
$1,50037
$1,60038
$1,700104
$1,800133
$1,900160
$2,000121
$2,100151
$2,200162
$2,300139
$2,400161
$2,500145
$2,600116
$2,70093
$2,800107
$2,900107
$3,00072
$3,10078
$3,20078
$3,30052
$3,40062
$3,50059
$3,60046
$3,70055
$3,80031
$3,90041
$4,00020
$4,10018
$4,20020
$4,30019
$4,40022
$4,50025
$4,60012
$4,70013
$4,8009
$4,90016
$5,000+76

Average rent price over time

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$2,750$2,400
Feb$2,698$2,400
Mar$2,500$2,450
Apr$2,450$2,436
May$2,440$2,549
Jun$2,460$2,500
Jul$2,450$2,500
Aug$2,500$2,500
Sep$2,490No data
Oct$2,450No data
Nov$2,400No data
Dec$2,400No data

Market temperature

The Jersey City, NJ rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Jersey City, NJ is 19% higher than the national average.

Jersey City, NJvs.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Jersey City, NJ?

The average rent in Jersey City, NJ is $2,500.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Jersey City, NJ?

Houses in Jersey City, NJ rent between $650 - $24,000 with an average rent of $2,500.

3. How has the rent in Jersey City, NJ changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Jersey City, NJ did not change.

4. How much has the rent in Jersey City, NJ increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Jersey City, NJ decreased by $49

5. How many available rentals are there in Jersey City, NJ?

There are currently 1,833 rentals available in Jersey City, NJ.

6. How do rent prices in Jersey City, NJ compare with the national average?

The average rent in Jersey City, NJ is $2,500 — 19.05% higher the national average of $2,100.