Last updated July 18, 2026
Average Rent in New Jersey (2026)
Average rent across New Jersey is $2,594/mo as of July 2026, based on 1,672 units tracked daily across 45 cities and 95 apartment communities. Rents are up $309 (12.4%) compared to 30 days ago. Prices range from $809 to $14,235.
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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 | $2,478 | +$24 | 427 | $1,025 |
| Clifton | $2,461 | -$137 | 328 | $1,000 |
| Lodi | $2,404 | +$150 | 300 | $1,525 |
| New Brunswick | $2,799 | +$7 | 58 | $1,663 |
| Paterson | $2,568 | -$518 | 53 | $1,600 |
| Elizabeth | $2,259 | +$345 | 44 | $1,150 |
| Elmwood Park | $2,443 | +$37 | 43 | $2,015 |
| Woodbridge | $2,917 | -- | 37 | $2,172 |
| South Amboy | $2,893 | -- | 33 | $2,065 |
| Union | $3,083 | +$254 | 28 | $2,381 |
| Newark | $2,714 | -$729 | 21 | $895 |
| Passaic | $2,902 | +$350 | 21 | $1,799 |
| Perth Amboy | $2,967 | -- | 21 | $1,545 |
| Avenel | $2,856 | -- | 20 | $2,435 |
| Jersey City | $3,646 | +$330 | 20 | $2,707 |
| Piscataway | $2,950 | -$266 | 20 | $2,225 |
| Hamilton Township | $1,893 | -$19 | 18 | $1,370 |
| Cranford | $3,027 | -- | 17 | $2,490 |
| Fair Lawn | $3,202 | -- | 13 | $2,684 |
| Millville | $1,505 | -$319 | 13 | $1,288 |
Show 25 smaller New Jersey cities
| City | Avg Rent | 30d Change | Units | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotch Plains | $3,659 | -- | 13 | $2,585 |
| Vineland | $1,768 | +$101 | 13 | $950 |
| Lakewood | $4,322 | +$1,062 | 10 | $809 |
| North Haledon | $3,548 | +$947 | 10 | $2,744 |
| Ridgewood | $6,322 | +$70 | 10 | $4,425 |
| Woodbridge Township | $2,665 | -- | 9 | $2,495 |
| Garfield | $2,430 | -$182 | 8 | $2,070 |
| Trenton | $2,069 | -$333 | 8 | $1,485 |
| Wayne | $3,381 | -- | 7 | $2,350 |
| Berkeley Heights | $4,263 | -- | 6 | $3,730 |
| Harrison | $3,201 | +$958 | 6 | $2,305 |
| Iselin | $2,568 | -- | 6 | $2,170 |
| Highland Park | $3,547 | -- | 5 | $2,900 |
| Rutherford | $3,820 | -- | 5 | $3,250 |
| East Orange | $2,732 | +$46 | 4 | $2,487 |
| Bridgeton | $1,657 | -- | 3 | $1,477 |
| Haledon | $2,318 | -$12 | 3 | $2,085 |
| North Plainfield | $2,503 | -- | 2 | $2,385 |
| Plainfield | $2,066 | -- | 2 | $2,026 |
| Wallington | $1,738 | -- | 2 | $1,525 |
| Bayonne | $2,515 | -- | 1 | $2,515 |
| Hawthorne | $2,835 | -$925 | 1 | $2,835 |
| Little Falls Township | $2,310 | -- | 1 | $2,310 |
| Rochelle Park | $3,500 | -- | 1 | $3,500 |
| Wood Ridge | $2,037 | -- | 1 | $2,037 |
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 12 New Jersey buildings we can estimate, rental revenue totals about $8.8M per month ($106M 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.The Dayton | Ridgewood, NJ | $1.4M/mo | 96% | 239 |
| 3.Parkway Lofts | Newark, NJ | $943K/mo | 95% | 361 |
| 4.The Edge at Raritan Heights, New Brunswick NJ | New Brunswick, NJ | $711K/mo | 97% | 257 |
| 5.The Park View at 320 | East Orange, NJ | $680K/mo | 99% | 273 |
| 6.Modera Woodbridge | Woodbridge, NJ | $657K/mo | 91% | 279 |
| 7.Molly Brook on Belmont | North Haledon, NJ | $489K/mo | 94% | 180 |
| 8.Canter Green | Union, NJ | $414K/mo | 90% | 153 |
| 9.Amber Grove Apartments | Lakewood, NJ | $323K/mo | 98% | 132 |
| 10.Mill Village Apartments | Millville, NJ | $319K/mo | 94% | 201 |
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 | $2,256 | $809 | $6,954 | 142 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,288 | $1,025 | $5,690 | 742 |
| 2 Bedroom | $2,918 | $895 | $14,235 | 726 |
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.
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Open Interactive MapNew Jersey Rent FAQ
What is the average rent in New Jersey?
The average rent in New Jersey is $2,594 per month as of July 2026, based on 1,672 units tracked across 45 cities.
Which New Jersey city has the cheapest rent?
Wood Ridge has the lowest average rent in New Jersey at $2,037 per month, with units starting from $2,037.
Are rents going up or down in New Jersey?
Rents in New Jersey have increased by $309 (12.4%) 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 $2,288 per month, with 742 units available.
What is the most expensive city in New Jersey?
Edison is the most expensive city in New Jersey with an average rent of $2,478 per month.
How many apartments are available in New Jersey?
We track 1,672 individual units across 95 apartment communities in 45 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 $2,256 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.