Average Rent in Garfield, NJ
2 apartment buildings, 8 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$2,224/mo
Cheapest
$1,790/mo
Properties
2
Units
8
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 2 properties in Garfield, NJ.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Garfield, NJ Rent Prices
All 2 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Meridia Garfield 99
99 Passaic St, Garfield, NJ 07026, USA
Meridia Transit Crossing Apartments
200 & 202 Schley St, Garfield, NJ 07026, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meridia Garfield 99 99 Passaic St, Garfield, NJ 07026, USA | $1,790 | $2,020 | $3.71 | 4.7 (30) | 5 |
| 2 | Meridia Transit Crossing Apartments 200 & 202 Schley St, Garfield, NJ 07026, USA | $2,330 | $2,565 | $3.17 | 4.1 (66) | 3 |
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Garfield, NJ Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Garfield, NJ is $2,224 per month, based on 8 units across 2 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,790 at Meridia Garfield 99 to $2,330 at Meridia Transit Crossing Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,808/mo | $1,790/mo | 2 |
| 1 Bed | $2,204/mo | $2,095/mo | 4 |
| 2 Bed | $2,683/mo | $2,670/mo | 2 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Garfield, NJ, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Garfield, NJ averages $2,204/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,683/mo. At the local median household income of $75,701, that works out to 35% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Garfield, NJ at $1,612/mo. The current tracked market average runs 38% 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 Garfield, NJ while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Garfield, 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
$89,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,224/mo.
Comfortable income
$107,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,790/mo), you need to earn at least $72,000/year.
Median household income in Garfield, NJ is $75,701 , about 29% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Garfield, NJ
Overall prices in Garfield, 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 Garfield, NJ's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,224 |
| Utilities | $644 |
| Groceries | $585 |
| Transportation | $1,534 |
| Healthcare | $748 |
| Other goods and services | $1,197 |
| Estimated total | $6,932/mo |
Population
32,502
Median household income
$75,701
Census median rent
$1,612/mo
Rent as % of income
30.9%
Median age
39.0
Mean commute
28 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 Garfield, NJ rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Garfield, NJ | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edison, NJ | $2,791 | +25% | 10 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Garfield, NJ?
The average rent in Garfield, NJ is $2,224 per month, based on 8 units across 2 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Garfield, NJ?
The lowest available rent in Garfield, NJ starts at $1,790 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Garfield, NJ?
1-bedroom apartments in Garfield, NJ average $2,204/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $2,095/mo across 4 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Garfield, NJ?
2-bedroom apartments in Garfield, NJ average $2,683/mo. Units start from $2,670/mo across 2 units currently listed.
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