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Average Rent in Edison, NJ & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 6 apartment communities in Edison, NJ. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,406/mo
Lowest Available
$1,830/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
6
tracked daily
Units Listed
41
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Edison, NJ
Compare average rent across Edison, NJ neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edison 08901 | $3,115 | $2,200 | 2 | 42 |
| Edison 08820 | $2,615 | $2,450 | 1 | 2 |
| Edison 07080 | $2,382 | $2,136 | 1 | 10 |
| Edison 08854 | $2,278 | $1,830 | 2 | 20 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Edison, NJ?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Edison, NJ is $2,406 per month across 6 apartment communities and 41 available units.
The most affordable option is Tanglewood Terrace Apartment Homes starting at $1,830/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $2,406/mo.
Prices range from $1,830 to $2,790 per month. The most common price point is the $2,600 range, where 19 units are currently listed.
Edison, NJ Rent Price History
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Daily snapshots are being recorded. Trend charts will appear once we have enough data points.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Edison, NJ
Rent Prices by Apartment in Edison, NJ
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanglewood Terrace Apartment Homes | $1,830/mo | $2,080/mo | 13 | 4 |
| The Highlands at South Plainfield Apartments | $2,136/mo | $2,168/mo | 5 | 4 |
| The Aspire | $2,200/mo | $2,200/mo | 1 | 4.3 |
| Village Commons | $2,450/mo | $2,450/mo | 1 | 4 |
| The Grove at Piscataway | $2,450/mo | $2,450/mo | 1 | 4.3 |
| Renaissance Plaza Square Apartments | $2,597/mo | $2,682/mo | 20 | 4.5 |
Google Search Trends for Edison, NJ Apartments
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Edison, NJ
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$96,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,406/mo.
Comfortable income
$115,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,830/mo), you need to earn at least $73,000/year.
Cost of living in Edison, NJ
We only have live rent data for Edison, NJ so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,406 |
| Estimated total | $2,406/mo |
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures are refreshed annually.
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