Meridia Roselle Park 10
10 W Westfield Ave W,
Roselle Park, NJ 07204
$1,895 - $3,195
Studio - 2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Elizabeth, NJ
What is the average rent in Elizabeth, NJ?
$1,586/month
Average Rent
625 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.2%
Increase in the Last Year
Elizabeth, NJ Rental Market Overview
The average rent in Elizabeth, NJ is $1,586 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,644/month, which means Elizabeth rent prices are 4% lower than the national average.
- Studio apartments in Elizabeth average $1,404 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Elizabeth average $1,586 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Elizabeth average $2,021 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Elizabeth average $2,062 or more per month.
Data Updated: June, 2026
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How much has average rent changed in Elizabeth, NJ?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.2%, which averages out to $20 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 June 2026
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Rent Ranges in Elizabeth, NJ
Last Updated June 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
2%
Below $700/month
9%
$700 - $1,000/month
38%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
31%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
21%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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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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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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Which Elizabeth neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in Elizabeth with the most apartments available is Downtown Elizabeth .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Elizabeth, NJ?
Because the average rent in Elizabeth is $1,586, you’ll want to make about $5,286 per month or $63,432 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 13.8% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Elizabeth is 35.3% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,404 - $2,062. You can expect to pay 3.9% more for groceries, 3.6% more for utilities, and 3.0% more for transportation.
How does Elizabeth, NJ compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Elizabeth, 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.
Studio
$1,515/month
$1,515/month
One Bedroom
$1,764/month
$1,764/month
Two Bedroom
$2,421/month
$2,421/month
Three Bedroom
$1,834/month
$1,834/month
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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 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.