Rent in Jersey City, NJ
Across Jersey City's 10 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $2,790 a month, with figures from $1,570–$4,190. The highest typical rent is in 07311 ($3,845) and the lowest in 07304 ($2,045). 9 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 1 uses the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Hudson County pay about 1.77% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,460 | $1,148–$3,690 | 10 |
| 1 bed | $2,510 | $1,243–$3,770 | 10 |
| 2 beds | $2,790 | $1,570–$4,190 | 10 |
| 3 beds | $3,390 | $1,838–$5,090 | 10 |
| 4 beds | $3,970 | $2,003–$5,970 | 10 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Jersey City ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Jersey City, NJ?
- About $2,790 a month: the median of the typical rents in 10 ZIP codes, which range from $1,570–$4,190. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Jersey City, NJ?
- About $2,510 a month: the median of the typical rents in 10 ZIP codes, which range from $1,243–$3,770. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Jersey City, NJ?
- About $3,390 a month: the median of the typical rents in 10 ZIP codes, which range from $1,838–$5,090. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Jersey City, NJ?
- About $2,460 a month: the median of the typical rents in 10 ZIP codes, which range from $1,148–$3,690. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Jersey City, NJ?
- About $3,970 a month: the median of the typical rents in 10 ZIP codes, which range from $2,003–$5,970. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Jersey City ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 07311 has the highest typical rent at $3,845 a month, and 07304 the lowest at $2,045.
- What is the property tax rate in Jersey City, NJ?
- Owner-occupied homes in Hudson County pay a typical 1.77% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Jersey City rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).