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Rental Market Trends in Bernardsville, NJ

What is the average rent in Bernardsville, NJ?

$1,031/month

Average Rent

0 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.6%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Bernardsville, NJ is $1,031 per month. This is 37% lower than the national average rent of $1,640/month, making renting in Bernardsville more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Bernardsville, you can expect to pay about $897 per month for a studio, $1,031 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,897 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$897/month
0 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,031/month
0 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,897/month
1,158 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Bernardsville, NJ?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.6%, which averages out to $7 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Rent Ranges in Bernardsville, NJ
Last Updated April 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Bernardsville, NJ
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
100% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Bernardsville, NJ?

Because the average rent in Bernardsville is $1,031, you’ll want to make about $3,436 per month or $41,232 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Bernardsville, NJ

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How does Bernardsville, NJ compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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25 Mill St

25 Mill St,
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26 Garibaldi St

26 Garibaldi St,
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3 Beds

37 Hillandale Dr

37 Hillandale Dr

37 Hillandale Dr,
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$8,850

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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.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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