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Weehawken

·9th most expensive in New Jersey·Weehawken rents are up 7.4% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$3,848/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.4%
Month-over-Month
+1.4%
vs US Median
+$1,886
Rising (Monthly)
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Weehawken · $3,848
More expensive than 97% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
54/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where Weehawken's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$3,848/mo
Expected by trend
$3,919/mo
The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Weehawken's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,430
1 BR
$2,470
2 BR
$2,800
3 BR
$3,440
4 BR+
$3,920
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,800/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $3,848 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$46,176/yr
At $3,848/mo median
Rent Market Meter
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Rents are up 7.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.4% YoY, +1.4% MoM), not inventory.
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2021 vs 2026

How Weehawken, NJ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,868 → $3,848
up 34.2%

Rent in Weehawken, NJ has increased 34.2% since 2021, going from about $2,868 per month to roughly $3,848 today. Taken together, the five-year picture in Weehawken, NJ reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Weehawken rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Weehawken. Click any size for full breakdown.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Weehawken is $3,848/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,430/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,800/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,470/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,440/mo.

At 64% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Weehawken ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.4% over the past year.

FAQ

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Is Weehawken an affordable city for renters?

Weehawken is considered expensive for renters. At $3,848/mo, rent takes approximately 64% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Weehawken significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

How much income do you need to rent in Weehawken?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $154,000/year (~$74/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,848/mo in Weehawken.

Is rent going up or down in Weehawken?

Rent in Weehawken has increased 7.4% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Weehawken rent compare to other cities in New Jersey?

Weehawken is one of the pricier cities in New Jersey for rent, ranking #9 out of 183 tracked cities at $3,848/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Weehawken?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Weehawken ($3,848/mo): Union City ($2,411/mo), Guttenberg ($2,425/mo), West New York ($2,537/mo).

How does Weehawken rent compare to the national average?

Weehawken's median rent of $3,848/mo is $1,886 (96%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within New Jersey, it ranks #9 out of 183 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
64%
EXPENSIVE

At $3,848/mo, rent takes ~64% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Weehawken 64%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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