The Ballantine
80 Freeman St,
Newark, NJ 07105
$1,948 - $3,625
Studio - 2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Kearny, NJ
What is the average rent in Kearny, NJ?
$2,097/month
Average Rent
646 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+3.8%
Increase in the Last Year
As of December 2025, the average rent in Kearny, NJ is $2,097 per month. This is 29% higher than the national average rent price of $1,631/month, making Kearny one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Kearny, you can expect to pay about $2,231 per month for a studio, $2,097 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,046 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,645 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Kearny, NJ?
In the past year, rent has increased by 3.8%, which averages out to $79 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 Kearny, NJ
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Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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0%
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8%
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25%
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25%
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42%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Kearny?
Based on current rent prices, South Kearny is the most affordable neighborhood in Kearny.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Kearny?
Based on current rent prices, South Kearny is the most expensive neighborhood in Kearny.
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Which Kearny neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in Kearny with the most apartments available is South Kearny .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Kearny, NJ?
Because the average rent in Kearny is $2,097, you’ll want to make about $6,990 per month or $83,880 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.
How does Kearny, NJ compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Kearny, 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.
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Atlantic Realty Development Corp.
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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 November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.