# Average Rent in Elizabeth, NJ > How much is rent in Elizabeth, NJ? $2,592 median across 28 units in 3 buildings, each with a daily price history and a citywide trend, tracked daily. Canonical: https://average-rent.com/city/elizabeth-nj/ Latest included observation: November 10, 2026 ## What is the average rent in Elizabeth, NJ? The average listed apartment rent in Elizabeth, NJ is $2,644 per month, as of November 10, 2026. This sample includes 28 priced apartments in 3 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases. We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Included building observations run from November 8, 2026 through November 10, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings. 3 apartment buildings, 28 units. Recorded asking prices and price history where available. [Browse apartments in Elizabeth, NJ](https://average-rent.com/city/elizabeth-nj/apartments/) Avg Rent $2,644/mo median $2,592 market average Cheapest $1,510/mo Linden Arms, LLC Properties 3 tracked daily Units 28 available now [View rent trends and price history](https://average-rent.com/city/elizabeth-nj/trends/) [Explore Elizabeth, NJ on the interactive map](https://average-rent.com/search/#city=elizabeth-nj) [Elizabeth, NJ Resident Access](https://average-rent.com/city/elizabeth-nj/resident-access/): City Club members share insider gate codes, parking links, and amenity tips. View Analysis ## Rent Price Breakdown Compare pricing across all 3 properties in Elizabeth, NJ. Timeframe ## Average rent trend, last month All bedroom types, citywide. Choose a window above to scope the view. $2,346 Average rent today Line chart of average rent in Elizabeth, NJ over the last month. Started at $2,303, ended at $2,346. ### Average rent trend, last month | Date or category | Average monthly rent (USD) | | --- | --- | | Jul | 2,303 | | Jul | 2,321 | | Jul | 2,338 | | Jul | 2,343 | | Aug | 2,346 | [Full Elizabeth, NJ price history](https://average-rent.com/city/elizabeth-nj/trends/) ### Average Rent by Property ### Starting Price vs Average ### Rent by Bedroom Count ### Price per Square Foot ## Elizabeth, NJ Rent Prices All 3 properties ranked by lowest available rent. [#1 4.2 (47)](https://average-rent.com/city/elizabeth-nj/722-chancellor-apartments-elizabeth-nj/): 722 Chancellor Apartments 722 Chancellor Ave, Irvington, NJ 07111, USA From $1,367/mo as of Nov 3 Avg $1,367 1 units [#2 4.2 (5)](https://average-rent.com/city/elizabeth-nj/linden-arms-llc-elizabeth-nj/): Linden Arms, LLC 811 Linden Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07202, USA From $1,510/mo Avg $1,638 3 units [#3 3.8 (318)](https://average-rent.com/city/elizabeth-nj/the-park-elizabeth-nj/): The Park 417 Raritan Rd, Roselle, NJ 07203, USA From $2,213/mo Avg $2,832 9 units [#4 3.9 (174)](https://average-rent.com/city/elizabeth-nj/vinty-apartments-elizabeth-nj/): Vinty Apartments 100 Union St, Elizabeth, NJ 07202, USA From $2,309/mo Avg $2,726 16 units [#5 3.4 (24)](https://average-rent.com/city/elizabeth-nj/heritage-estates-elizabeth-nj/): Heritage Estates 555 Elizabeth Ave, Newark, NJ 07112, USA From $3,166/mo as of Aug 1 Avg $3,166 1 units | # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [722 Chancellor Apartments 722 Chancellor Ave, Irvington, NJ 07111, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/elizabeth-nj/722-chancellor-apartments-elizabeth-nj/) | $1,367 as of Nov 3 | $1,367 | $2.18/ft² | 4.2 (47) | 1 | | 2 | [Linden Arms, LLC 811 Linden Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07202, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/elizabeth-nj/linden-arms-llc-elizabeth-nj/) | $1,510 | $1,638 | $3.39/ft² | 4.2 (5) | 3 | | 3 | [The Park 417 Raritan Rd, Roselle, NJ 07203, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/elizabeth-nj/the-park-elizabeth-nj/) | $2,213 | $2,832 | $2.84/ft² | 3.8 (318) | 9 | | 4 | [Vinty Apartments 100 Union St, Elizabeth, NJ 07202, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/elizabeth-nj/vinty-apartments-elizabeth-nj/) | $2,309 | $2,726 | $2.83/ft² | 3.9 (174) | 16 | | 5 | [Heritage Estates 555 Elizabeth Ave, Newark, NJ 07112, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/elizabeth-nj/heritage-estates-elizabeth-nj/) | $3,166 as of Aug 1 | $3,166 | -- | 3.4 (24) | 1 | ## Rent & Price History by Building Compare apartment listings by price, bedrooms, and neighborhood. [Browse all apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/elizabeth-nj/apartments/) [722 Chancellor Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/elizabeth-nj/722-chancellor-apartments-elizabeth-nj/): ![722 Chancellor Apartments apartments in Elizabeth, NJ](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/7396?w=600) 4.2 (47) 722 Chancellor Ave, Irvington, NJ 07111, USA From $1,367/mo prices as of Nov 3 1 units [Linden Arms, LLC](https://average-rent.com/city/elizabeth-nj/linden-arms-llc-elizabeth-nj/): ![Linden Arms, LLC apartments in Elizabeth, NJ](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/7382?w=600) 4.2 (5) 811 Linden Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07202, USA From $1,510/mo 3 units [The Park](https://average-rent.com/city/elizabeth-nj/the-park-elizabeth-nj/): ![The Park apartments in Elizabeth, NJ](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/7385?w=600) 3.8 (318) 417 Raritan Rd, Roselle, NJ 07203, USA From $2,213/mo 9 units [Vinty Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/elizabeth-nj/vinty-apartments-elizabeth-nj/): ![Vinty Apartments apartments in Elizabeth, NJ](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/7384?w=600) 3.9 (174) 100 Union St, Elizabeth, NJ 07202, USA From $2,309/mo 16 units [Heritage Estates](https://average-rent.com/city/elizabeth-nj/heritage-estates-elizabeth-nj/): ![Heritage Estates apartments in Elizabeth, NJ](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/7398?w=600) 3.4 (24) 555 Elizabeth Ave, Newark, NJ 07112, USA From $3,166/mo prices as of Aug 1 1 units [Browse all Elizabeth, NJ apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/elizabeth-nj/apartments/) By Area ## Elizabeth, NJ neighborhoods Tracked buildings across 4 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments. [Elizabeth 07202 2](https://average-rent.com/city/elizabeth-nj/apartments/?neighborhood=Elizabeth%2007202)[Irvington 07111 1](https://average-rent.com/city/elizabeth-nj/apartments/?neighborhood=Irvington%2007111)[Roselle 07203 1](https://average-rent.com/city/elizabeth-nj/apartments/?neighborhood=Roselle%2007203)[Weequahic 1](https://average-rent.com/city/elizabeth-nj/apartments/?neighborhood=Weequahic) ## Elizabeth, NJ Average Rent Prices 2026 The average listed rent in Elizabeth, NJ is **$2,644 per month**, based on 28 units across 3 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,510 at Linden Arms, LLC to $3,846 at Vinty Apartments. ### Average Rent by Bedroom Type | Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Studio | $1,535/mo | $1,510/mo | 2 | | 1 Bed | $2,440/mo | $1,845/mo | 14 | | 2 Bed | $2,996/mo | $2,871/mo | 11 | | 3 Bed | $3,846/mo | $3,846/mo | 1 | We schedule daily price checks. The included observations can have different dates. Request an area we do not cover so we can review it for coverage. Paste this where you want the live widget. Free to use with the attribution link. Preview Market Context ## Who rents in Elizabeth, NJ, and what they pay Tracked one-bedroom rent in Elizabeth, NJ averages **$2,440/mo** , with two-bedroom units averaging **$2,996/mo**. At the local median household income of **$63,874**, that works out to **50% of gross income**, a severely rent-burdened market by HUD standards. The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Elizabeth, NJ at **$1,463/mo**. The [current tracked market average](https://average-rent.com/city/elizabeth-nj/trends/) runs **81% higher than** that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Elizabeth, NJ while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities. ## What salary do I need to live comfortably in Elizabeth, NJ? Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models. Minimum to afford average rent $106,000/year Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,644/mo. Comfortable income $127,000/year Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries. To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,510/mo), you need to earn at least **$60,000/year**. Median household income in Elizabeth, NJ is **$63,874** , about 50% below the comfortable-living threshold. ## Cost of living in Elizabeth, NJ Overall prices in Elizabeth, NJ runs above the national average by about 13% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 112.6, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Elizabeth, NJ's regional price parities. | Category | Monthly estimate | | --- | --- | | Rent (market average) | $2,644 | | Utilities | $644 | | Groceries | $585 | | Transportation | $1,534 | | Healthcare | $748 | | Other goods and services | $1,197 | | Estimated total | $7,352/mo | Population 135,887 Median household income $63,874 Census median rent $1,463/mo Census rent burden 32.1% Median age 35.8 Mean commute 27 min ## Methodology Rent data We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability. 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 We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval. 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 were last published in 2023. Compare ## Nearby cities in New Jersey How Elizabeth, NJ rent compares to other markets in the state. | City | Avg Rent | vs Elizabeth, NJ | 30-Day Change | Properties | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Edison, NJ](https://average-rent.com/city/edison-nj/) | $2,151 | -19% | -4.3% | 15 | | [New Brunswick, NJ](https://average-rent.com/city/new-brunswick-nj/) | $2,377 | -10% | -3.3% | 13 | | [Bayonne, NJ](https://average-rent.com/city/bayonne-nj/) | $2,957 | +12% | +0.4% | 10 | | [Hoboken, NJ](https://average-rent.com/city/hoboken-nj/) | $4,802 | +82% | -2.1% | 10 | | [Jersey City, NJ](https://average-rent.com/city/jersey-city-nj/) | $4,166 | +58% | -0.7% | 9 | | [Newark, NJ](https://average-rent.com/city/newark-nj/) | $15,016 | +468% | +74.8% | 8 | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is the average rent in Elizabeth, NJ? The average listed apartment rent in Elizabeth, NJ is $2,644 per month, as of November 10, 2026. This sample includes 28 priced apartments in 3 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases. ### What is the median rent in Elizabeth, NJ? The median asking rent in Elizabeth, NJ is $2,592 per month, computed from 28 priced listings; check the observation dates shown on this page. The average is $2,644/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings. ### What is the cheapest apartment rent in Elizabeth, NJ? The lowest available rent in Elizabeth, NJ starts at $1,510 per month. Confirm current availability, fees, and lease terms with the selected listing. ### How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Elizabeth, NJ? 1-bedroom apartments in Elizabeth, NJ average $2,440/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,845/mo across 14 units tracked. ### How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Elizabeth, NJ? 2-bedroom apartments in Elizabeth, NJ average $2,996/mo. Units start from $2,871/mo across 11 units currently listed. ## Rent Trends in Elizabeth, NJ Track how apartment prices are changing over time. 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