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Average Rent in Scotch Plains 07076 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 2 apartment communities in Scotch Plains 07076, Scotch Plains, NJ. Updated daily.
Market Average
$3,895/mo
Lowest Available
$3,220/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
2
tracked daily
Units Listed
21
available now
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Scotch Plains 07076 vs Scotch Plains, NJ Average
Scotch Plains 07076 is more expensive than the Scotch Plains, NJ average by $155/mo (4%). The citywide average is $3,740/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Scotch Plains 07076?
As of October 2026, the average rent in Scotch Plains 07076 is $3,895 per month across 2 apartment communities and 21 available units.
The most affordable option is Glenside Luxury Rentals starting at $3,220/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $3,895/mo.
Prices range from $3,220 to $5,045 per month. The most common price point is the $3,600 range, where 5 units are currently listed.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Scotch Plains 07076
Rent Prices by Apartment in Scotch Plains 07076
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenside Luxury Rentals | $3,220/mo | $3,569/mo | 9 | 4.4 |
| Orchid Park | $3,565/mo | $4,140/mo | 12 | 4.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Scotch Plains 07076
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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
$156,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,895/mo.
Comfortable income
$187,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($3,220/mo), you need to earn at least $129,000/year.
Median household income in Scotch Plains 07076 is $176,667 , about 6% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Scotch Plains 07076
Overall prices in Scotch Plains 07076 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 Scotch Plains 07076's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,895 |
| Utilities | $644 |
| Groceries | $585 |
| Transportation | $1,534 |
| Healthcare | $748 |
| Other goods and services | $1,197 |
| Estimated total | $8,603/mo |
Population
7,714
Median household income
$176,667
Census median rent
$2,368/mo
Census rent burden
39.0%
Median age
42.4
Mean commute
43 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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