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Rental Market Trends in Branchburg, NJ

What is the average rent in Branchburg, NJ?

$1,928/month

Average Rent

997 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Branchburg, NJ is $1,928 per month. This is 17% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/month, making Branchburg one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Branchburg, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $1,928 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,884 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,943 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,928/month
997 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,884/month
1,423 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,943/month
2,132 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,812/month
2,490 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 Branchburg, NJ?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.3%, which averages out to $65 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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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Branchburg, NJ
Last Updated April 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Branchburg, NJ
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
33% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
67% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Branchburg is $1,928, you’ll want to make about $6,426 per month or $77,112 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.

City

Branchburg, NJ

257 Available Apartments for Rent

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United States New Jersey Branchburg Rental Trends

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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