West New York, New Jersey Rental Market Trends

Disclaimer:

Any shifts in rent prices brought forth by the COVID-19 pandemic are not yet reflected in the statistics on this page. Please bear this in mind when referencing the data below, as it may not accurately describe the current context of the West New York, New Jersey rental market.

Highlights

An apartment for rent in West New York, New Jersey typically goes for $3,084 per month, while a single-family home for rent in West New York, New Jersey has a monthly cost of around $3,145. Renter-occupied units make up 76% of the local housing market, while the rental vacancy rate in West New York, New Jersey is at 4.

West New York, New Jersey

Average Apartment Rent

$3,084

Y-o-Y Change in Average
Apartment Rent

0.1%

Average Single-Family Rent

$3,145

As of November 2024

Compared to a year ago, West New York, New Jersey apartments have recorded a 0.1% rent increase.

West New York, New Jersey Average apartment rent trend

Median Rent Nov 2021 Mar 2022 Jul 2022 Nov 2022 Mar 2023 Jul 2023 Nov 2023 Mar 2024 Jul 2024 Nov 2024
West New York $2,556 $2,605 $2,709 $2,834 $2,803 $2,920 $3,080 $2,887 $2,949 $3,084
National $1,596 $1,635 $1,708 $1,726 $1,714 $1,739 $1,733 $1,727 $1,752 $1,748
West New York
National
Nov 2021
$2,556
$1,596
Mar 2022
$2,605
$1,635
Jul 2022
$2,709
$1,708
Nov 2022
$2,834
$1,726
Mar 2023
$2,803
$1,714
Jul 2023
$2,920
$1,739
Nov 2023
$3,080
$1,733
Mar 2024
$2,887
$1,727
Jul 2024
$2,949
$1,752
Nov 2024
$3,084
$1,748

West New York, New Jersey Average Apartment Rent

West New York, New Jersey Apartment rent ranges

Under $500
$500 - $700
$700 - $1000
$1,000 - $1,500
$1,500 - $2,000
Over $2,000

At 91%, apartments priced Over $2,000 represent the bulk of West New York, New Jersey rentals, while condos priced $1,500 - $2,000 hold the lowest share of the market – 9%.

West New York, New Jersey Housing tenure**

Renter occupied housing units 15,758
Owner occupied housing units 4,850

Renters take up 76% of West New York, New Jersey real estate, occupying a total of 15,758 units, while homeowners live in 4,850 properties.

Median number of rooms of renter-occupied housing units**

3.7

Renter median household income**

$60,302

Average household size of renter-occupied housing units**

2.61

Rental vacancy rate**

4%

West New York, New Jersey Renter-occupied housing units by no. of bedrooms**

No bedrooms 1,442
1 bed 5,517
2 beds 6,125
3 beds 2,324
4 beds 224
5 or more beds 126

There are 6,125 rentals in West New York, New Jersey with 2 beds making up the highest share of the market, at 39%. Units with 5 or more beds, on the other hand, hold the lowest percentage (1%), amounting to 126 units. Overall, the median number of rooms in West New York, New Jersey homes for rent is 3.7.

West New York, New Jersey Renter-occupied units by age of householder**

15 - 24 years 310
25 - 34 years 3,316
35 - 44 years 3,764
45 - 54 years 3,113
55 - 59 years 1,200
60 - 64 years 1,070
65 - 74 years 1,655
75 - 84 years 845
85 years and over 485

Most condos for rent in West New York, New Jersey are occupied by residents in the 35 - 44 years age group (24%), followed by those in the 25 - 34 years age group (21%). At the same time, people in the 15 - 24 years age group make up the lowest share of the local rental market – 2%.

West New York, New Jersey Renter-occupied housing units by family type**

Family households 9,692
Non-Family Households 6,066

West New York, New Jersey Renter-occupied housing units by the presence of own children**

With related children of the householder under 18 4,713
No related children of the householder under 18 11,045

A total of 9,692 apartments for rent in West New York, New Jersey, or 62% of all rentals are family households. Additionally, 30% of rental homes include children under the age of 18 – that’s 4,713 units. All in all, the median size of a renter-occupied household in West New York, New Jersey is 2.61.

West New York, New Jersey Renter-occupied housing units by educational attainment**

Less than high school graduate 4,049
High school graduate (including equivalency) 4,081
Some college or associate's degree 2,417
Bachelor's degree or higher 5,211

In terms of education, renters holding bachelor degrees or higher make up 33% of the rental market. In contrast, residents with less than a high school degree reside in 26% of the homes for rent in West New York, New Jersey.

West New York, New Jersey Renter-occupied units by year structure built**

Built 2010 - 2019 1,163
Built 2000 - 2009 1,639
Built 1990 - 1999 1,207
Built 1980 - 1989 913
Built 1970 - 1979 1,881
Built 1960 - 1969 2,113
Built 1950 - 1959 1,920
Built 1940 - 1949 1,313
Built 1939 or earlier 3,609

The highest share of West New York, New Jersey apartment rentals, namely 23% or 3,609 units, were Built 1939 or earlier, followed by those Built 1960 - 1969 (13%, 2,113 units), and the ones Built 1950 - 1959 (12%, 1,920 units).

West New York, New Jersey Renter-occupied units by year householder moved in**

Moved in 2021 or later 1,124
Moved in 2018 to 2020 3,527
Moved in 2010 to 2017 6,875
Moved in 2000 to 2009 2,424
Moved in 1990 to 1999 734
Moved in 1989 or earlier 1,074

Median year renter moved into unit 2014

Most West New York, New Jersey renters (44%) moved in 2010 to 2017, while only 5% of them moved in 1990 to 1999. Overall, the median year renters have occupied their West New York, New Jersey condos for rent is 2014.

West New York, New Jersey Renter-occupied housing units by vehicles available**

No vehicle available 7,529
1 vehicle available 6,295
2 vehicles available 1,621
3 or more vehicles available 313

When it comes to transportation options, 48% of West New York, New Jersey renters have No vehicle available per household, 40% of them have 1 vehicle available, and 10% have 2 vehicles available.

West New York, New Jersey Means of transportation to work of householders living in renter-occupied housing units**

Car, truck, or van - drove alone 5,997
Car, truck, or van - carpooled 1,737
Public transportation (excluding taxicab) 8,235
Walked 1,899
Taxicab, motorcycle, bicycle, or other means 701
Worked at home 2,099

West New York, New Jersey Geographical mobility in the past year for householders living in renter-occupied housing units**

Same house as 1 year ago 35,650
Moved within same county 3,049
Moved from different county within same state 596
Moved from different state 770
Moved from abroad 719

West New York, New Jersey Average apartment rent by zip codes


The rental statistics on this page were compiled using data provided by our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution which offers comprehensive information on all West New York, New Jersey apartment buildings 50 units or larger. Yardi Matrix covers ~80% of the U.S. metro area population, including over 80,000 properties and 15.2 million apartments across 124 U.S. markets.

*Average single-family rent calculated from point2homes.com data.

**Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau; American Community Survey, 2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

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