Jersey City, NJ Rent History

137 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$3,182
1-year change
+7.0%
$208/mo
5-year change
+41.5%
$934/mo
10-year change
+54.2%
$1,119/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Jersey City

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,945/mo0.0%
2016$2,030/mo+4.4%+4.4%
2017$2,135/mo+5.2%+9.8%
2018$2,221/mo+4.0%+14.2%
2019$2,280/mo+2.7%+17.2%
2020$2,345/mo+2.9%+20.6%
2021$2,217/mo-5.5%+14.0%
2022$2,577/mo+16.2%+32.5%
2023$2,840/mo+10.2%+46.0%
2024$2,940/mo+3.5%+51.2%
2025$2,970/mo+1.0%+52.7%
2026$3,117/mo+4.9%+60.3%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Jersey City changed since 2015?

Median rent in Jersey City, NJ was $1,897 in 2015-01 and is $3,182 as of 2026-06 — a change of $1,285 per month over 11 years.

How much has Jersey City rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Jersey City, NJ has changed +41.5% ($934 per month). The current median is $3,182.

What has rent in Jersey City done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Jersey City, NJ has changed +54.2% ($1,119 per month). It is now $3,182.

Is rent in Jersey City going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Jersey City, NJ has increased +7.0% ($208/mo). Current median: $3,182.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.