← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Jersey City, NJ, over the past three years
Rent in Jersey City, NJ
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$3,157
1-year change
+3.0%
3-year change
+9.2%
Metro, 1-year change
+4.2%
Rents in Jersey City rose +3.0%, faster than the US overall (+2.5%). Expect landlords to push; compare your offer with your own ZIP, which can differ a lot from the city.
Typical rent in Jersey City, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
Show as a table
| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $3,157 |
| Jul 2026 | $3,143 |
| Jun 2026 | $3,116 |
| May 2026 | $3,099 |
| Apr 2026 | $3,078 |
| Mar 2026 | $3,070 |
| Feb 2026 | $3,051 |
| Jan 2026 | $3,044 |
| Dec 2025 | $3,040 |
| Nov 2025 | $3,047 |
| Oct 2025 | $3,062 |
| Sep 2025 | $3,069 |
| Aug 2025 | $3,065 |
| Jul 2025 | $3,046 |
| Jun 2025 | $3,031 |
| May 2025 | $3,020 |
| Apr 2025 | $3,003 |
| Mar 2025 | $2,984 |
| Feb 2025 | $2,961 |
| Jan 2025 | $2,952 |
| Dec 2024 | $2,952 |
| Nov 2024 | $2,965 |
| Oct 2024 | $2,965 |
| Sep 2024 | $2,973 |
| Aug 2024 | $2,968 |
| Jul 2024 | $2,966 |
| Jun 2024 | $2,945 |
| May 2024 | $2,925 |
| Apr 2024 | $2,897 |
| Mar 2024 | $2,877 |
| Feb 2024 | $2,852 |
| Jan 2024 | $2,849 |
| Dec 2023 | $2,850 |
| Nov 2023 | $2,871 |
| Oct 2023 | $2,886 |
| Sep 2023 | $2,893 |
| Aug 2023 | $2,891 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $2,540 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,720 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,310 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,790 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $4,480 |
City typical rent × NJ bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 07302 | $3,881 | +4.1% |
| 07304 | $2,450 | +2.7% |
| 07305 | $2,295 | +1.5% |
| 07306 | $2,736 | +2.9% |
| 07307 | $2,656 | +3.6% |
| 07310 | $4,688 | +1.7% |
| 07311 | $4,810 | – |
Negotiating a renewal in Jersey City
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Jersey City, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from +1.5% to +4.1%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.