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Rental Market Trends in Dunellen, NJ

What is the average rent in Dunellen, NJ?

$2,177/month

Average Rent

675 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.4%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Dunellen, NJ is $2,177 per month. This is 34% higher than the national average rent price of $1,627/month, making Dunellen one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Dunellen, you can expect to pay about $1,740 per month for a studio, $2,177 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,781 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,896 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,740/month
536 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,177/month
675 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,781/month
1,080 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,896/month
1,104 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 Dunellen, NJ?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.4%, which averages out to $8 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 2025
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2024 2025
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Dunellen, NJ
Last Updated June 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Dunellen, NJ
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
100% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Dunellen is $2,177, you’ll want to make about $7,256 per month or $87,072 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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Dunellen, NJ

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Apartment communities in Dunellen we think you'll love

The Nell

The Nell

100 S Washington Ave,
Dunellen, NJ 08812

1-2 Beds | $2,295 - $3,018

The Gateway @ Dunellen

The Gateway @ Dunellen

745 Bound Brook Rd,
Dunellen, NJ 08812

1-2 Beds | $2,200 - $3,275

100 S Washington Ave

100 S Washington Ave

100 S Washington Ave,
Dunellen, NJ 08812

2 Beds | $3,018

100 S Washington Ave

100 S Washington Ave

100 S Washington Ave,
Dunellen, NJ 08812

1 Bed | $2,415

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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 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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