What is the average apartment size in Paulus Hook, Jersey City, NJ?

The average size for a Paulus Hook, Jersey City, NJ apartment is 930 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 Paulus Hook?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Paulus Hook is $4,364 per month, a 3.77% increase from last years average of $4,205.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Paulus Hook?

In Paulus Hook, studios rent for $3,255 per month, one-bedroom units average $3,849 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $5,188 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $5,965 per month

What is the average apartment size in Paulus Hook?

The typical apartment in Paulus Hook offers about 930 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Paulus Hook?

Studio apartments in Paulus Hook average 576 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 788 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,148 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,498 sq. ft.

Paulus Hook, Jersey City, NJ Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Paulus Hook?

The typical rent budget in Paulus Hook ranges from $3,000 to per month, with 98% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Paulus Hook?

In Paulus Hook, 76% of households rent while 24% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 24, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Paulus Hook is $4,364, a 3.77% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $4,205.

Studio Apartments at $3,255 offer the most budget-friendly option with 576 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 788 square feet for $3,849, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $5,188 offer 1,148 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,498 sq ft) for $5,965, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Paulus Hook, Jersey City, NJ

Last updated: February 24, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$4,364	930 sq. ft.
Studio	$3,255	576 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$3,849	788 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$5,188	1,148 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$5,965	1,498 sq. ft.

Paulus Hook, Jersey City, NJ rent trends

Rental prices in Paulus Hook, Jersey City, NJ have increased by 3.77% over the past year. The average rent moved from $4,205 to $4,364.

What's the typical rent budget in Paulus Hook, Jersey City, NJ?

The largest share of rentals in Paulus Hook, Jersey City, NJ (98%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Paulus Hook, Jersey City, NJ?

2,300 or 76% of the households in Paulus Hook, Jersey City, NJ are renter-occupied while 737 or 24% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Paulus Hook?

South Greenville $1,731/month

Marion $1,924/month

St. Pete $2,033/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $3,768/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Paulus Hook?

Paulus Hook $4,364/month

Van Leer $4,425/month

Metro Plaza $4,458/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Jersey City, NJ By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Metro Plaza	$4,458
Van Leer	$4,425
Paulus Hook	$4,364
Powerhouse	$4,329
Gregory Park	$4,292
Harborside	$4,255
Newport	$4,200
Liberty Harbor	$3,966
Hamilton Park	$3,964
Van Vorst Park	$3,927
Waverly	$3,904
Harsimus Cove	$3,700
St. Joe's	$3,446
Bergen Square	$3,213
Communipaw - Lafayette	$2,860
West Bergen	$2,690
State College	$2,470
St. Aedans	$2,327
Bergen Hill	$2,262
Jackson Hill	$2,256
St. Pete	$2,033
Marion	$1,924
South Greenville	$1,731

Jersey City | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Paulus Hook is 93% higher than in Bergen Hill

$4,364

Paulus Hook rent is the same as Jersey City average

Average Rent $4,364

$2,262

Bergen Hill rent is 48% lower than Jersey City average

Average Rent $2,262

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 Paulus Hook 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.