Last updated October 17, 2026
Average Rent in New Jersey (2026)
Average rent across New Jersey is $2,742/mo as of October 2026, based on 3,131 units tracked daily across 50 cities and 155 apartment communities. Rents are down $212 (7.2%) compared to 30 days ago. Prices range from $899 to $14,235.
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Source: Average Rent (average-rent.com), October 2026. Average Rent. (October 2026). Average Rent in New Jersey (2026). Retrieved from https://average-rent.com/state/new-jersey/rent-trends/ Source: <a href="https://average-rent.com/state/new-jersey/rent-trends/">Average Rent</a>, October 2026. Explore New Jersey Cities
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New Jersey Rent by City
Cities ranked by tracked inventory depth, biggest first. Prices are refreshed daily.
| City | Avg Rent | 30d Change | Units | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edison | $2,380 | -$59 | 474 | $1,000 |
| Clifton | $2,649 | -$769 | 426 | $1,239 |
| Highland Park | $2,445 | -$981 | 395 | $1,239 |
| Lodi | $2,424 | -$2 | 316 | $1,239 |
| Newark | $2,834 | -$333 | 244 | $1,794 |
| Bayonne | $3,043 | +$662 | 147 | $2,091 |
| Jersey City | $4,393 | -$57 | 142 | $2,990 |
| Perth Amboy | $2,647 | -$46 | 127 | $1,545 |
| New Brunswick | $2,346 | +$446 | 121 | $899 |
| Somerset | $2,397 | +$13 | 96 | $1,239 |
| Hoboken | $4,763 | +$451 | 73 | $3,369 |
| Elmwood Park | $2,401 | -$20 | 50 | $1,990 |
| Elizabeth | $2,570 | -$207 | 34 | $1,367 |
| Passaic | $3,258 | +$70 | 32 | $2,050 |
| Scotch Plains | $3,740 | +$72 | 32 | $2,585 |
| Avenel | $2,825 | +$8 | 31 | $2,315 |
| South Amboy | $2,811 | +$30 | 31 | $2,185 |
| Woodbridge | $2,720 | -$214 | 31 | $2,000 |
| Union | $3,309 | -$271 | 27 | $2,280 |
| Piscataway | $3,015 | -$29 | 23 | $1,795 |
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| City | Avg Rent | 30d Change | Units | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paterson | $3,244 | +$344 | 22 | $1,626 |
| Lakewood | $3,013 | +$16 | 18 | $1,800 |
| Watchung | $2,836 | +$60 | 18 | $2,542 |
| Fair Lawn | $3,207 | -$113 | 17 | $2,593 |
| Berkeley Heights | $3,519 | -- | 16 | $2,862 |
| Hamilton Township | $1,974 | -$27 | 15 | $1,415 |
| Woodbridge Township | $2,418 | -$169 | 15 | $2,135 |
| Millville | $1,523 | -$103 | 14 | $1,355 |
| East Orange | $2,284 | -$317 | 13 | $1,929 |
| North Haledon | $2,830 | -$444 | 11 | $2,546 |
| Bloomfield | $2,733 | -$84 | 10 | $2,125 |
| City Of Orange | $3,020 | +$26 | 10 | $1,900 |
| Cranford | $3,532 | +$90 | 10 | $2,750 |
| Ridgewood | $6,329 | -- | 10 | $4,495 |
| Wayne | $2,947 | +$214 | 10 | $2,240 |
| Garfield | $2,098 | -$84 | 9 | $1,895 |
| Rutherford | $3,547 | -$251 | 9 | $3,088 |
| Trenton | $2,163 | -$219 | 9 | $1,500 |
| Iselin | $2,333 | -$221 | 6 | $1,795 |
| Vineland | $1,527 | +$95 | 6 | $1,225 |
| Harrison | $2,632 | -$502 | 5 | $2,225 |
| Hawthorne | $3,358 | -$58 | 5 | $2,550 |
| North Plainfield | $2,435 | -$53 | 4 | $1,935 |
| Plainfield | $2,191 | -$143 | 4 | $2,026 |
| Wallington | $1,750 | +$131 | 4 | $1,600 |
| Bridgeton | $1,614 | -- | 3 | $1,347 |
| Rochelle Park | $2,800 | -$150 | 3 | $2,500 |
| Haledon | $2,002 | -$48 | 1 | $2,002 |
| Little Falls Township | $2,395 | -- | 1 | $2,395 |
| Wood Ridge | $1,465 | -- | 1 | $1,465 |
Which New Jersey Cities Are Getting Cheaper?
30-day percent change in asking rent across New Jersey cities. Green bars dropped, red bars rose. Showing the 15 biggest movers.
The Highest-Earning Apartment Buildings in New Jersey
Across the 24 New Jersey buildings we can estimate, rental revenue totals about $19M per month ($227M a year). Estimates come from each building's unit-level listing and leasing activity; click a building for the full methodology.
| Building | City | Est. Monthly Revenue | Est. Occupancy | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.The Park | Elizabeth, NJ | $2.3M/mo | 99% | 932 |
| 2.Cast Iron Lofts | Jersey City, NJ | $1.9M/mo | 94% | 390 |
| 3.The Dayton | Ridgewood, NJ | $1.5M/mo | 96% | 239 |
| 4.Modera Lofts | Jersey City, NJ | $1.4M/mo | 94% | 366 |
| 5.EDGE Apartments | Bayonne, NJ | $1.3M/mo | 88% | 534 |
| 6.Parkway Lofts | Newark, NJ | $968K/mo | 97% | 361 |
| 7.Woodbridge Hills | Iselin, NJ | $872K/mo | 98% | 330 |
| 8.Princeton Gardens | Piscataway, NJ | $812K/mo | 99% | 330 |
| 9.One Theater Square | Newark, NJ | $767K/mo | 95% | 245 |
| 10.Modera Woodbridge | Woodbridge, NJ | $741K/mo | 100% | 279 |
Research estimates from listing activity, not operator financials.
Rent by Bedroom Type
Average rent in New Jersey broken down by apartment size. Only bedroom buckets with 100+ tracked units are shown so every row is backed by meaningful sample size.
| Type | Avg Rent | From | Up To | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,173 | $1,200 | $5,050 | 182 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,410 | $999 | $5,690 | 1,274 |
| 2 Bedroom | $3,015 | $899 | $14,235 | 1,225 |
| 3 Bedroom | $4,002 | $899 | $7,330 | 114 |
2 bedroom buckets hidden with fewer than 100 tracked units.
New Jersey Rent Trend Over Time
Average rent trend across all tracked New Jersey apartments.
Explore New Jersey apartments on the map
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What is the average rent in New Jersey?
The average rent in New Jersey is $2,742 per month as of October 2026, based on 3,131 units tracked across 50 cities.
Which New Jersey city has the cheapest rent?
Millville has the lowest average rent in New Jersey at $1,523 per month, with units starting from $1,355.
Are rents going up or down in New Jersey?
Rents in New Jersey have decreased by $212 (7.2%) over the last 30 days.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in New Jersey?
The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in New Jersey is $2,410 per month, with 1,274 units available.
What is the most expensive city in New Jersey?
Ridgewood is the most expensive city in New Jersey with an average rent of $6,329 per month.
How many apartments are available in New Jersey?
We track 3,131 individual units across 155 apartment communities in 50 New Jersey cities. Prices are updated daily.
What is the average rent for a studio in New Jersey?
The average studio apartment rent in New Jersey is $2,173 per month.
How often are New Jersey rent prices updated?
We refresh real asking prices every morning. All New Jersey rent data is updated daily, giving you the most current pricing available.