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    244 Saint Pauls Ave., Jersey City, NJ 07306
    STUDIO $2,380+
    1 BED $2,630+
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    85 Van Reypen Street, Jersey City, NJ 07306
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    244 Saint Pauls Ave., Jersey City, NJ 07306
    1 BED $1,433+
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    615 Pavonia Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306
    STUDIO $2,862+
    1 BED $2,962+
    2 BEDS $4,658+
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    106 COTTAGE ST, JERSEY CITY, NJ 07306
    STUDIO $1,400
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    335 Mercer Loop, Jersey City, NJ 07302
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    276 Saint Pauls Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306
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    2 BEDS $2,835
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Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ rent trends

Rental prices in Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ have increased by 3.29% over the past year. The average rent moved from $3,001 to $3,100.

Average rent in Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ

$3,100/mo Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ average rental price, January 2026
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ is around $3,100.

    What's the typical rent budget in Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ?

    A share of 2% of apartments in Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ have the cheapest rents between $1,001-$1,500. Around 21% of rentals are $2,501-$3,000. Around 12% of Journal Square's apartments have monthly rents between $1,501-$2,000. There are 14% of apartments with rents between $2,001-$2,500. A share of 52% of apartment rentals in Jersey City are in the > $3,000 range.

    The largest share of rentals in Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ (52%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Journal Square, NJ

    90 /100
    Walker's Paradise
    79 /100
    Excellent Transit
    46 /100
    Somewhat Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 90, Transit Score®: 79, Bike Score®: 46

    Frequently asked questions

    What are the advantages of renting a house in Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ?

    Renting a house in Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ comes with more space, both indoor and outdoor.

    What are the downsides of renting a house apartment in Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ?

    Houses for rent in Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ are usually located in non-central areas.

    Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ demographics

    • 17,077Total Population
    • 8,367 Female
      8,710 Male
    • 34Median Age

    In total, Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ has 17,077 residents, 8,367 women and 8,710 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Journal Square’s population is 34.

    Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ households

    • 3,977 Family
      3,602 Non-family
    • 1,922 Children
      5,657 No Children
    • 7,579Total Number of Households
    • 1.84Average People Per Household
    • $121,358Median Household Income

    There is a total of 7,579 households in Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ. Of these, 1,922 have children and 5,657 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 3,977 family households and 3,602 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Journal Square is 1.84 people, on average. The median household annual income in Journal Square equals $121,358, and the monthly housing costs equal $2,384.

    Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 5% of the population in Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ have no high school education, 21% went to high-school, and 13% have partially completed college. Moreover, 4% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 33% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 24% hold a Graduate Degree.