Average Rent in Hoboken, NJ (2026)
The average 1-bedroom rent in Hoboken, NJ is $3,680/month as of 2026, based on HUD data across 1 ZIP codes. Rents have changed +5.5% year over year. Rents range from $3,680 to $3,680.
Average Rent · 1-Bedroom
$3,680/mo
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent · 1 zip codes
Year-over-Year
↑ +5.5%
Source: Apartment List, Zillow ZORI, HUD Fair Market Rent
Data through
The average 1-bedroom rent in Hoboken, NJ is $3,680/month according to HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rent data, covering 1 ZIP codes. Rents have increased 5.5% year-over-year. The average 1-bedroom rent in Hoboken is 208% above the national average of $1,196/month.
Average rent in Hoboken, NJ ranges from $3,680 to $3,680 across 1 ZIP codes.
Based on local market data, a fair rent increase in Hoboken, NJ is approximately 5.5% for 2026. An increase above 5.5% exceeds the local market trend and may be worth negotiating.
Key Facts
Sources: Apartment List, Zillow ZORI, HUD Fair Market Rent, HUD SAFMR, Rentcast. Updated February 2026.
How much is rent in Hoboken, NJ?
The average 1-bedroom rent in Hoboken, NJ is $3,680/month as of 2026, based on HUD data across 1 ZIP codes. Rents across Hoboken are relatively uniform, clustering around $3,680/month. To afford this at the 30% rule, a household would need approximately $147,200/year.
Is rent going up in Hoboken?
Rents in Hoboken have increased 5.5% year over year based on local market data. This is a notably high rate of increase, indicating strong upward rent pressure in Hoboken.
What is a fair rent increase in Hoboken?
Based on local market data, a rent increase around 5.5% is in line with the Hoboken market for 2026. An increase above that level exceeds the local trend and may be worth pushing back on. Note: Hoboken has rent increase protections — the cap is generally CPI-based (typically 2–4%). Check your specific increase with RenewalReply's free rent analysis tool.
Rent Trends in Hoboken
+5.5%
Rents in Hoboken are rising at +5.5% year-over-year.
⚠ Mixed signals
Market sources range from +3.0% to +21.1%
Why the range? Zillow ZORI tracks what landlords are asking for units (+4.0%), while Apartment List tracks what renters actually sign leases at (+3.0%).Landlords are asking more than renters are paying — this suggests renters may have negotiating leverage in Hoboken right now.
Sources: Apartment List, Zillow ZORI, HUD Fair Market Rent
What Should Rent Cost in Hoboken?
Typical rent ranges based on HUD benchmarks and market data. In areas with limited listing data, ranges reflect federal benchmarks and may be wider than actual market conditions.
A studio in Hoboken typically rents for $3,610 – $4,152.
Rents above $4,775 are in the top 25% for this area.
A 1-bedroom in Hoboken typically rents for $3,680 – $4,232.
Rents above $4,867 are in the top 25% for this area.
A 2-bedroom in Hoboken typically rents for $4,140 – $4,761.
Rents above $5,475 are in the top 25% for this area.
A 3-bedroom in Hoboken typically rents for $5,050 – $5,808.
Rents above $6,679 are in the top 25% for this area.
A 4-bedroom in Hoboken typically rents for $5,930 – $6,819.
Rents above $7,842 are in the top 25% for this area.
Federal Rent Benchmarks for Hoboken
HUD Fair Market Rents are federal rent benchmarks published annually by HUD. They provide a consistent baseline for comparing rents across areas.
Studio
$3,610
HUD Fair Market Rent
1-Bedroom
$3,680
HUD Fair Market Rent
2-Bedroom
$4,140
HUD Fair Market Rent
3-Bedroom
$5,050
HUD Fair Market Rent
4-Bedroom
$5,930
HUD Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD SAFMR FY2026 · Updated
Zip Codes in Hoboken
Click any zip code for detailed rent data including zip-specific SAFMR rates, nearby comparables, and a free rent increase check.
HUD publishes a single Fair Market Rent for the entire Jersey City, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area metro area. For zip-level variation, the tool uses additional data sources including real-time comparable listings and local market indices.
All zip codes in Hoboken share the same county-level HUD Fair Market Rent ($3,680 for 1-BR). Click any zip for SAFMR-specific rates.
County-level FMR shown in city summary above.
How Does Hoboken Compare?
Questions about rent in Hoboken
What is the average 1-bedroom rent in Hoboken, NJ?
The average 1-bedroom fair market rent in Hoboken, NJ is $3,680/month as of 2026, based on HUD rent data across 1 ZIP codes in the city. This is 208% above the national average of $1,196/month. Rents range from $3,680 to $3,680 depending on ZIP code.
What is a fair rent increase in Hoboken?
A rent increase up to about 5.5% is broadly in line with the recent market trend in Hoboken. Increases above that level are above trend and should be tested against neighborhood-level pricing and comparable rentals. The current average 1-BR rent is $3,680/month.
Are rents going up or down in Hoboken?
Rents in Hoboken have increased 5.5% year over year based on local market data. This reflects local market conditions across 1 ZIP codes in the Jersey City, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area area.
How much do rents vary across Hoboken?
1-bedroom rents across Hoboken range from $3,680 to $3,680 on this page, a $0/month spread. This shows that rent can vary materially across ZIP codes within the same city, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in housing stock and demand.
Can my landlord raise my rent in Hoboken?
In Hoboken, rent increases are regulated under Hoboken protections. The maximum increase is generally CPI-based (typically 2–4%). Landlords must also follow applicable state notice requirements before issuing a rent increase.
How much should I spend on rent in Hoboken?
The general guideline is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. With average 1-bedroom rent in Hoboken at $3,680/month, a household would need approximately $147,200/year in gross income to afford this comfortably. Many renters in high-cost areas spend above this threshold — our free tool can help you assess whether your specific rent is fair for your ZIP code.
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