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Rental Market Trends in Elizabeth, NJ
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Elizabeth, NJ is $1,585/month.
Rent in Elizabeth is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,664/month.
$1,585/month
Average Rent
619 Sq Ft
Average Size
+0.7%
Change / Year
552
Available Apartments
Elizabeth rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Elizabeth average $1,409 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Elizabeth average $1,585 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Elizabeth average $2,039 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Elizabeth average $2,070 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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How much has average rent changed in Elizabeth, NJ?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.7%, which averages out to $11 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Elizabeth, NJ
September 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
2%
Below $700/month
8%
$700 - $1,000/month
38%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
33%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
20%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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 $1,585, you’ll want to make about $5,283 per month or $63,396 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 14.2% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Elizabeth is 34.6% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,409 - $2,070. You can expect to pay 5.7% more for groceries, 5.3% more for utilities, and 2.9% 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.
View the Elizabeth Area GuideStudio
$1,500/month
$1,500/month
One Bedroom
$1,748/month
$1,748/month
Two Bedroom
$2,441/month
$2,441/month
Three Bedroom
$1,840/month
$1,840/month
Compare Rent Trends Nearby
Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.
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Hillside
Avg Rent: $1,635/month
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Roselle
Avg Rent: $1,855/month
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Linden
Avg Rent: $2,133/month
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Roselle Park
Avg Rent: $1,926/month
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Union Township
Avg Rent: $2,316/month
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Bayonne
Avg Rent: $2,347/month
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Irvington
Avg Rent: $1,261/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Elizabeth?
The average rent in Elizabeth is $1,585 per month, which is 4.7% lower than the national average of $1,664.
What is the average rent for a house in Elizabeth?
The average rent for a house in Elizabeth, NJ is $2,731 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Elizabeth?
The average rent for a townhome in Elizabeth, NJ is $3,040 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Elizabeth?
Rents in Elizabeth, NJ are increasing, with prices up 0.7% year-over-year and $11 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Elizabeth?
In Elizabeth, NJ, 38% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 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.