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Rental Market Trends in Edison, NJ

What is the average rent in Edison, NJ?

$1,876/month

Average Rent

866 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.1%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Edison, NJ is $1,876 per month. This is 15% higher than the national average rent price of $1,627/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 $1,500 per month for a studio, $1,876 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,525 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,954 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,500/month
415 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,876/month
866 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,525/month
1,155 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,954/month
1,582 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,626/month
744 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,257/month
1,095 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,456/month
1,401 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,991/month
249 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,472/month
673 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,872/month
721 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,641/month
882 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Edison, NJ?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.1%, which averages out to $20 less 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 March 2026
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
6% $1,001 - $1,500/month
39% $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
$2,262/month
672 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
$2,262/month
672 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
$2,262/month
672 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 $1,876, you’ll want to make about $6,253 per month or $75,036 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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100 Tulip Dr,
Fords, NJ 08863

$1,995 - $2,795

1-2 Beds

The Raye

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1000 Vermella Dr,
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$2,100 - $4,900

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Grandview Gardens

Grandview Gardens

145A Grandview Ave,
Edison, NJ 08837

$2,195 - $2,295

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 February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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