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Rental Market Trends in Linden, NJ

What is the average rent in Linden, NJ?

$1,975/month

Average Rent

574 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in Linden, NJ is $1,975 per month. This is 21% higher than the national average rent price of $1,637/month, making Linden one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Linden, you can expect to pay about $1,508 per month for a studio, $1,975 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,174 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,926 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,508/month
570 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,975/month
574 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,174/month
659 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,926/month
744 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,306/month
125 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,971/month
290 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,962/month
1,133 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,875/month
517 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,399/month
255 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,200/month
640 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Linden, NJ?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.1%, which averages out to $3 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 July 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Linden, NJ
Last Updated July 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Linden, NJ
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
8% $700 - $1,000/month
21% $1,001 - $1,500/month
29% $1,501 - $2,000/month
42% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Linden is $1,975, you’ll want to make about $6,583 per month or $78,996 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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Linden, NJ

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Apartment communities in Linden we think you'll love

The Hartlan

The Hartlan

307 W Elizabeth Ave,
Linden, NJ 07036

Studio - 2 Beds | $2,195 - $3,135

REVA Rahway

REVA Rahway

1245 Main St,
Rahway, NJ 07065

Studio - 2 Beds | $2,075 - $3,700

Birchwood Park

Birchwood Park

225 Birchwood Ave,
Cranford, NJ 07016

1-2 Beds | $2,750 - $4,330

The Arthur

The Arthur

21 Washington Ave,
Carteret, NJ 07008

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,900 - $3,200

Property Management Companies in Linden, NJ

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Capodagli Property Co.
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6 Communities in Linden
Atlantic Realty Development Corp.
Atlantic Realty Development Corp.
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Garden Communities
Garden Communities
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4 Communities in Linden
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2 Communities in Linden
Kriegman & Smith
Kriegman & Smith
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2 Communities in Linden
Legow Management Company
Legow Management Company
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2 Communities in Linden
Living Residential LLC
Living Residential LLC
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  • 3,686

    Units

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2 Communities in Linden

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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 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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