Rent comparison · HUD FY2026

Hudson County vs New Jersey

How do Hudson County and New Jersey rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.

$2,458
Hudson County (1BR)
$1,759
New Jersey (1BR)
+40%
1BR difference

Side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent comparison. Data from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

County
Hudson County
$2,458/mo 1BR
Population: 712,029
State
New Jersey
$1,759/mo 1BR

A 1-bedroom in Hudson County is 40% more expensive than New Jersey at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($2,458 vs $1,759). Both figures are the 40th percentile of gross rents (utilities included, telephone excluded) set by HUD for the federal fiscal year 2026. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in each area are set between 90% and 110% of these FMR numbers. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents.

How Do Rents Compare By Bedroom?

Bedrooms Hudson County New Jersey Difference
Studio $2,407 $1,599 +$808 (+51%)
1 Bedroom $2,458 $1,759 +$699 (+40%)
2 Bedroom $2,763 $2,132 +$631 (+30%)
3 Bedroom $3,367 $2,658 +$709 (+27%)
4 Bedroom $3,955 $3,005 +$950 (+32%)

vs US National Average

National average 1BR: $959. Hudson County is 156% above the US average. New Jersey is 83% above.

Sources: HUD Fair Market Rents FY 2026. Population and median income from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).