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Rental Market Trends in Elizabeth, NJ

What is the average rent in Elizabeth, NJ?

$1,569/month

Average Rent

617 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.6%

Increase in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Elizabeth, NJ is $1,569 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,640/month, which means Elizabeth rent prices are 4% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Elizabeth, you can expect to pay about $1,388 per month for a studio, $1,569 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,993 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,076 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,388/month
453 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,569/month
617 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,993/month
859 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,076/month
1,074 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,371/month
142 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,861/month
45 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,921/month
662 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,007/month
414 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,374/month
557 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,568/month
1,479 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Elizabeth, NJ?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.6%, which averages out to $25 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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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Elizabeth?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Elizabeth is the most affordable neighborhood in Elizabeth.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Elizabeth
$2,266/month
816 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Elizabeth?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Elizabeth is the most expensive neighborhood in Elizabeth.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Elizabeth
$2,266/month
816 Sq Ft

Which Elizabeth neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Elizabeth with the most apartments available is Downtown Elizabeth .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Elizabeth
$2,266/month
816 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Elizabeth is $1,569, you’ll want to make about $5,230 per month or $62,760 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.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Elizabeth, NJ is 13.9% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Elizabeth is 35.3% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,388 - $2,076. You can expect to pay 5.2% more for groceries, 3.6% more for utilities, and 5.0% more for transportation.

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

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Apartment Averages

Downtown Elizabeth

Elizabeth, NJ

Downtown Elizabeth

Elizabeth, NJ

Studio
$1,494/month
$1,494/month
One Bedroom
$1,810/month
$1,810/month
Two Bedroom
$2,377/month
$2,377/month
Three Bedroom
$1,998/month
$1,998/month
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$2,895 - $3,095

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Tudor Court

Tudor Court

801 N Broad St,
Elizabeth, NJ 07208

$1,999 - $2,299

1-2 Beds

Jersey Walk

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925 E Jersey St,
Elizabeth, NJ 07201

$2,000 - $3,000

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Luxury Rental With Private Parking

321 S Broad St,
Elizabeth, NJ 07202

$2,300 - $2,950

1-2 Beds

Property Management Companies in Elizabeth, NJ

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Cammeby's
  • 74

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  • 19,695

    Units

  • 52

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4 Communities in Elizabeth
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Legow Management Company
  • 33

    Communities

  • 3,838

    Units

  • 24

    Cities

2 Communities in Elizabeth
Russo Development
Russo Development
  • 18

    Communities

  • 6,062

    Units

  • 13

    Cities

2 Communities in Elizabeth
JP Management
JP Management
  • 12

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  • 2,493

    Units

  • 10

    Cities

2 Communities in Elizabeth
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  • 3,378

    Communities

  • 938,203

    Units

  • 866

    Cities

1 Community in Elizabeth
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Inland Real Estate
  • 77

    Communities

  • 19,523

    Units

  • 57

    Cities

1 Community in Elizabeth
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Garden Communities
  • 72

    Communities

  • 21,603

    Units

  • 48

    Cities

1 Community in Elizabeth
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  • 56

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  • 11,230

    Units

  • 36

    Cities

1 Community in Elizabeth

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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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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