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Rental Market Trends in Clark, NJ

What is the average rent in Clark, NJ?

$1,806/month

Average Rent

700 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.7%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Clark, NJ is $1,806 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/month, which means Clark rent prices are 10% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Clark, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $1,806 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,292 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
One Bedroom
$1,806/month
700 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,292/month
1,337 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,391/month
1,062 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,090/month
1,223 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 Clark, NJ?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.7%, which averages out to $13 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 Clark, NJ
Last Updated April 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Clark, NJ
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
40% $1,501 - $2,000/month
60% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Clark is $1,806, you’ll want to make about $6,020 per month or $72,240 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

Clark, NJ

739 Available Apartments for Rent

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

Use the tool below to compare Clark, 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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Walnut Hill

Walnut Hill

35 Walnut Ave,
Clark, NJ 07066

$3,150 - $4,450

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Fairways at Cranford

Fairways at Cranford

750 Walnut Ave,
Cranford, NJ 07016

$2,441 - $3,906 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds

Metro Rahway

Metro Rahway

1420 Campbell St,
Rahway, NJ 07065

$2,440 - $2,995

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Park Square Apartments

Park Square Apartments

1 Park Sq,
Rahway, NJ 07065

$2,349 - $3,169

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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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