Rent in Hudson County, NJ at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$2,763$33,156 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $2,792 (+1%)How much rent can you afford in Hudson County, NJ?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Hudson County, NJ by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,407 | $28,884 | $96,280 | $46.29/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $2,458 | $29,496 | $98,320 | $47.27/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $2,763 | $33,156 | $110,520 | $53.13/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,367 | $40,404 | $134,680 | $64.75/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,955 | $47,460 | $158,200 | $76.06/hr |
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Rent in Hudson County, NJ: common questions
How much is rent going up in Hudson County, NJ in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $2,792 for a two-bedroom, up 1% from $2,763. A one-bedroom goes from $2,458 to $2,514, a studio from $2,407 to $2,462.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Hudson County, NJ?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $2,458 for a one-bedroom and $2,763 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $33,156 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Hudson County, NJ?
To keep a $2,763 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $53.13 an hour, or $110,520 a year. A one-bedroom at $2,458 takes $47.27 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Hudson County, NJ?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $2,407, one bedroom $2,458, two $2,763, three $3,367 and four $3,955 a month.
Is rent affordable in Hudson County, NJ?
For the typical household, earning $91,795 a year ($7,650 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $2,763 takes 36.1% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is over it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($2,763 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $110,520. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $53.13 an hour.