What is the average apartment size in Harrison?

The average size for a Harrison, NJ apartment is 788 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Harrison?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Harrison is $2,776 per month, a 0.95% increase from last years average of $2,750.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Harrison?

In Harrison, studios rent for $2,234 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,653 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $3,426 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Harrison?

The typical apartment in Harrison offers about 788 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Harrison?

Studio apartments in Harrison average 496 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 739 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,100 sq. ft.

Harrison, NJ Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Harrison?

The typical rent budget in Harrison ranges from $2,501 to $3,000 per month, with 42% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Harrison?

In Harrison, 81% of households rent while 19% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 21, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Harrison is $2,776, a 0.95% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,750.

Studio Apartments at $2,234 offer the most budget-friendly option with 496 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 739 square feet for $2,653, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $3,426 offer 1,100 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Harrison, NJ

Last updated: February 21, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,776	788 sq. ft.
Studio	$2,234	496 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,653	739 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,426	1,100 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Harrison, NJ rent trends

Rental prices in Harrison, NJ have increased by 0.95% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,750 to $2,776.

What's the typical rent budget in Harrison, NJ?

The largest share of rentals in Harrison, NJ (42%) fall between $2,501-$3,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Harrison, NJ?

7,294 or 81% of the households in Harrison, NJ are renter-occupied while 1,697 or 19% are owner-occupied.

How Harrison Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Harrison	$2,776
Jersey City	$3,768
Jersey Shore	$2,153
Newark	$1,706
Bayonne	$2,585
East Orange	$1,849
Elizabeth	$1,854
Hoboken	$4,560
Summit	$2,862
Long Branch	$2,563
Paterson	$1,705
New York City	$5,227
West New York	$3,067
Kearny	$2,220
Secaucus	$3,060

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Harrison apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.