New Brunswick

Rutger's College Avenue Campus is quite sprawling in New Brunswick, NJ.
An aerial view looking South of the Raritan River and Downtown New Brunswick, New Jersey
The residential part of New Brunswick, NJ. is likened to suburb living.
The double lions greet visitors at the entrance of Buccleuch Park in New Brunswick, NJ.
Graffiti laden buildings can be found throughout New Brunswick, NJ.

New Brunswick, NJ Area Guide

A legendary college town with something for every taste.

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Welcome to New Brunswick, nestled along the banks of the Raritan River. This historic city combines its rich past with contemporary appeal, offering renters average monthly rates from $1,651 for studios to $3,130 for four-bedroom units, reflecting a 4.3% annual increase. Housing options include apartment communities near the train station and residential properties throughout established neighborhoods like Fifth Ward and Lincoln Park. As home to Rutgers University, downtown New Brunswick features the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, theaters, and an array of dining destinations.

Boyd Park's 20 acres of riverfront space and the Delaware and Raritan Canal trail system provide outdoor recreation opportunities. The city serves as a significant medical center, with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and Saint Peter's University Hospital. Located 27 miles from Manhattan with direct service on NJ Transit's Northeast Corridor line, New Brunswick offers convenient commuting options. The city's character shines through in areas like the Livingston Avenue district and Albany Street corridor. Cultural attractions include the Zimmerli Art Museum and George Street Playhouse. A notable piece of history: New Brunswick pioneered railroad transportation of circus equipment in 1872, when William Cameron Coup developed a system for what would become the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.

Explore the City

Located in the heart of Downtown New Brunswick, NJ, Catherine Lombardi is an upscale Italian restaurant with homey fare and a lively bar

Rutgers Garden offers a great public botanical garden for observation and a nice nature escape.

The Raritan River intersects Boyd Park in New Brunswick, NJ.

Graffiti laden buildings can be found throughout New Brunswick, NJ.

The double lions greet visitors at the entrance of Buccleuch Park in New Brunswick, NJ.

The residential part of New Brunswick, NJ. is likened to suburb living.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in New Brunswick, NJ is $1,682 for a studio, $2,169 for one bedroom, $2,915 for two bedrooms, and $3,935 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in New Brunswick has increased by 3.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,169/month
731 Sq Ft
House
$3,867/month
909 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,622/month
864 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,012/month
426 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in New Brunswick, NJ is 17.7% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in New Brunswick is 48.1% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,682 - $3,935. You can expect to pay 1.7% more for groceries, 3.1% more for utilities, and 5.0% more for transportation.

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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly New Brunswick, NJ is for everyday living.

Very Walkable

78 / 100

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Some Transit

35 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Bikeable

62 / 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

New Brunswick High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Rutgers Gardens
  • Johnson Park
  • Giamarese Farm
  • Ambrose & Doty's Brooks Park
  • Beekman Road

Airports

  • Newark Liberty International
  • Trenton Mercer

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.