Average rent in Journal Square
August 2026 asking-rent percentiles by bedroom size.
The median asking rent for a 1 bedroom in Journal Square is $2,900 as of August 2026, based on 57 observations for that apartment size. The middle of the market extends from about $2,750 at the 30th percentile to $3,226 at the 70th percentile.
| Size | 10th | 30th | Median | 70th | 90th | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,150 | $2,200 | $2,450 | $2,549 | $2,596 | 56 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,650 | $2,750 | $2,900 | $3,226 | $3,960 | 57 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $3,350 | $3,680 | $5,000 | $5,400 | $6,363 | 28 |
What the rent range shows
For 1 bedroom apartments, the 10th-to-90th-percentile spread is $2,650 to $3,960, a difference of $1,310. That range describes current asking prices, not signed lease rents, and the sample size shown beside each row applies only to that bedroom size.
Across 142 neighborhood observations, published bedroom medians are studio $2,450 (56 observations); 1 bedroom $2,900 (57 observations); 2 bedrooms $5,000 (28 observations).
How to use this data
Compare an apartment's asking rent with the percentile range for the same bedroom count. A listing below the 30th percentile is inexpensive relative to this sample; one above the 70th percentile is at the higher end. Differences in condition, concessions, exact location, amenities, and listing age can still explain a large price gap.
Use this number to check the income required under NYC's 40x rule, learn how to find rent-stabilized apartments, or decide when to start your search.
RentReboot removes current bedroom groups with fewer than 5 observations from this report. Historical figures are independently labeled and use at most the latest 100 valid observations. Read the rent-data methodology, compare the NYC market summary, or inspect recent Journal Square listings.