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Rental Market Trends in Butler, NJ

Updated September 2026

The average rent in Butler, NJ is $1,970/month.

Rent in Butler is 18% higher than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the more expensive cities statewide.

$1,970/month

Average Rent

751 Sq Ft

Average Size

-1.8%

Change / Year

7

Available Apartments

Butler rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Butler average $1,749 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Butler average $1,970 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Butler average $2,239 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Butler average or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,749/month
440 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,970/month
751 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,239/month
926 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Butler, NJ?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.8%, which averages out to $35 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time

September 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Butler, NJ

September 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Butler, NJ
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
25% $1,501 - $2,000/month
75% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Butler is $1,970, you’ll want to make about $6,566 per month or $78,792 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

Butler, NJ

7 Available Apartments for Rent

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

Use the tool below to compare Butler, NJ to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Compare Rent Trends Nearby

Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.

  • Kinnelon

    Kinnelon

    Avg Rent: $2,070/month

  • Bloomingdale

    Bloomingdale

    Avg Rent: $2,053/month

  • Pompton Lakes

    Pompton Lakes

    Avg Rent: $2,248/month

  • Pequannock

    Pequannock

    Avg Rent: $1,488/month

  • Wanaque

    Wanaque

    Avg Rent: $2,030/month

Apartment Communities in Butler We Think You'll Love

Treetop Apartments

Treetop Apartments

117 Treetop Ct,
Bloomingdale, NJ 07403

1-3 Beds | Call for Rent

Kinnelon Ridge

Kinnelon Ridge

2 Stockton Dr,
Kinnelon, NJ 07405

1-2 Beds | $2,170 - $3,015

Catherine Street

Catherine Street

66 Catherine St,
Bloomingdale, NJ 07403

2 Beds | $2,200

Waterfall Village

Waterfall Village

245 Hamburg Turnpike,
Bloomingdale, NJ 07403

1-2 Beds | $1,950 - $2,500

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Butler?

The average rent in Butler is $1,970 per month, which is 18.3% higher than the national average of $1,665.

Are rents going up or down in Butler?

Rents in Butler, NJ are decreasing, with prices down 1.8% year-over-year and $35 less per month.

What rent range is most common in Butler?

In Butler, NJ, 75% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States New Jersey Butler 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 September 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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