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Rental Market Trends in Edison, NJ

What is the average rent in Edison, NJ?

$1,887/month

Average Rent

867 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Edison, NJ is $1,887 per month. This is 16% higher than the national average rent price of $1,628/month, making Edison one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Edison, you can expect to pay about $1,479 per month for a studio, $1,887 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,557 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,012 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,479/month
415 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,887/month
867 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,557/month
1,144 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,012/month
1,585 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,608/month
700 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,428/month
881 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,520/month
1,135 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,465/month
974 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,275/month
1,589 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,817/month
601 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,268/month
1,557 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Edison, NJ?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.3%, which averages out to $63 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Edison, NJ
Last Updated June 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Edison, NJ
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
9% $1,001 - $1,500/month
35% $1,501 - $2,000/month
56% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Edison?

Based on current rent prices, Margate is the most affordable neighborhood in Edison.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Margate
$2,269/month
630 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Edison?

Based on current rent prices, Margate is the most expensive neighborhood in Edison.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Margate
$2,269/month
630 Sq Ft

Which Edison neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Edison with the most apartments available is Margate .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Margate
$2,269/month
630 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Edison is $1,887, you’ll want to make about $6,290 per month or $75,480 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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Edison, NJ

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† 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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