Average Rent in Fair Lawn, NJ
1 apartment buildings, 18 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Avg Rent
$3,320/mo
median $3,564
market average
Cheapest
$2,633/mo
Livana Fair Lawn - An Active 55+ Community
Properties
1
tracked daily
Units
18
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 1 properties in Fair Lawn, NJ.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Fair Lawn, NJ Rent Prices
All 1 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Livana Fair Lawn - An Active 55+ Community 17-00 Pollitt Dr, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410, USA | $2,633 | $3,320 | $3.59/ft² | 4.8 (112) | 18 |
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Fair Lawn, NJ neighborhoods
Tracked buildings across 1 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments.
Fair Lawn, NJ Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Fair Lawn, NJ is $3,320 per month, based on 18 units across 1 apartment communities. Prices range from $2,633 at Livana Fair Lawn - An Active 55+ Community to $4,134 at Livana Fair Lawn - An Active 55+ Community.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $2,738/mo | $2,633/mo | 8 |
| 2 Bed | $3,786/mo | $3,526/mo | 10 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Fair Lawn, NJ, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Fair Lawn, NJ averages $2,738/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $3,786/mo. At the local median household income of $147,952, that works out to 27% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Fair Lawn, NJ at $1,908/mo. The current tracked market average runs 74% 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 Fair Lawn, NJ while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Fair Lawn, 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
$133,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,320/mo.
Comfortable income
$159,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,633/mo), you need to earn at least $105,000/year.
Median household income in Fair Lawn, NJ is $147,952 , about 7% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Fair Lawn, NJ
Overall prices in Fair Lawn, 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 Fair Lawn, NJ's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,320 |
| Utilities | $644 |
| Groceries | $585 |
| Transportation | $1,534 |
| Healthcare | $748 |
| Other goods and services | $1,197 |
| Estimated total | $8,028/mo |
Population
35,153
Median household income
$147,952
Census median rent
$1,908/mo
Census rent burden
36.3%
Median age
39.2
Mean commute
31 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.
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Nearby cities in New Jersey
How Fair Lawn, NJ rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Fair Lawn, NJ | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edison, NJ | $2,401 | -28% | +1.8% | 14 |
| Hoboken, NJ | $4,667 | +41% | -3.6% | 10 |
| Jersey City, NJ | $4,169 | +26% | -4.1% | 9 |
| Clifton, NJ | $2,500 | -25% | +1.5% | 6 |
| New Brunswick, NJ | $2,131 | -36% | +6.4% | 6 |
| Elizabeth, NJ | $2,487 | -25% | +1.7% | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Fair Lawn, NJ?
The average rent in Fair Lawn, NJ is $3,320 per month, based on 18 units across 1 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Fair Lawn, NJ?
The median asking rent in Fair Lawn, NJ is $3,564 per month, computed from 18 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $3,320/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Fair Lawn, NJ?
The lowest available rent in Fair Lawn, NJ starts at $2,633 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Fair Lawn, NJ?
1-bedroom apartments in Fair Lawn, NJ average $2,738/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $2,633/mo across 8 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Fair Lawn, NJ?
2-bedroom apartments in Fair Lawn, NJ average $3,786/mo. Units start from $3,526/mo across 10 units currently listed.
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