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Rental Market Trends in Carteret, NJ

What is the average rent in Carteret, NJ?

$2,146/month

Average Rent

844 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.2%

Decrease in the Last Year

Carteret, NJ Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Carteret, NJ is $2,146 per month. This is 31% higher than the national average rent price of $1,644/month, making Carteret one of the most expensive cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Carteret average $1,964 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Carteret average $2,146 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Carteret average $2,595 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Carteret average $3,082 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,964/month
601 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,146/month
844 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,595/month
1,116 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,082/month
1,788 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 Carteret, NJ?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.2%, which averages out to $4 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Carteret, NJ
Last Updated June 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Carteret, NJ
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
14% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
86% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Carteret is $2,146, you’ll want to make about $7,153 per month or $85,836 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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Carteret, NJ

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Apartment communities in Carteret we think you'll love

The Botanic

The Botanic

36 Washington Ave,
Carteret, NJ 07008

$1,965 - $3,146

1-2 Beds

The Arthur

The Arthur

21 Washington Ave,
Carteret, NJ 07008

$2,100 - $3,100

Studio - 2 Beds

Bristol Station Apartments

Bristol Station Apartments

90 Bristol Station Ct,
Carteret, NJ 07008

$2,224 - $2,750

1-2 Beds

29 Washington Ave

29 Washington Ave

29 Washington Ave,
Carteret, NJ 07008

$2,150 - $2,799

1-2 Beds

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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 June 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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