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Average Rent in Elizabeth NJ & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 3 apartment communities in Elizabeth NJ. Updated daily.
Market Average
$3,119/mo
▲ +0.5% from last month
Lowest Available
$2,575/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
3
tracked daily
Units Listed
16
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Elizabeth NJ
Compare average rent across Elizabeth NJ neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth 07083 | $2,842 | $2,195 | 2 | 17 |
| Elizabeth 07202 | $2,546 | $1,520 | 2 | 19 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Elizabeth NJ?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Elizabeth NJ is $3,119 per month across 3 apartment communities and 16 available units. Rents have increased $14 (0.5%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Mill Run at Union starting at $2,575/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $3,119/mo.
Prices range from $2,575 to $3,350 per month. The most common price point is the $3,000 range, where 7 units are currently listed.
Elizabeth NJ Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Elizabeth NJ
Rent Prices by Apartment in Elizabeth NJ
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Run at Union | $2,575/mo | $2,575/mo | 1 | 4 |
| Vinty Apartments | $2,918/mo | $3,039/mo | 8 | 3.9 |
| Canter Green | $3,200/mo | $3,287/mo | 7 | 4 |
Google Search Trends for Elizabeth NJ Apartments
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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
$125,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $3,119/mo.
Comfortable income
$150,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,575/mo), you need to earn at least $103,000/year.
Median household income in Elizabeth NJ is $63,874 , about 57% 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) | $3,119 |
| Utilities | $644 |
| Groceries | $585 |
| Transportation | $1,534 |
| Healthcare | $748 |
| Other goods and services | $1,197 |
| Estimated total | $7,827/mo |
Population
135,887
Median household income
$63,874
Census median rent
$1,463/mo
Rent as % of income
32.1%
Median age
35.8
Mean commute
27 min
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 were last published in 2023.
Explore Elizabeth NJ Apartments
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