The Hartlan
307 W Elizabeth Ave,
Linden, NJ 07036
$2,123 - $3,135
Studio - 2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Linden, NJ
What is the average rent in Linden, NJ?
$1,982/month
Average Rent
578 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0.1%
Increase in the Last Year
As of September 2025, the average rent in Linden, NJ is $1,982 per month. This is 21% higher than the national average rent price of $1,639/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 $1,515 per month for a studio, $1,982 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,183 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,928 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Linden, NJ?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.1%, which averages out to $2 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 September 2025
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Rent Ranges in Linden, NJ
Last Updated September 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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 $1,982, you’ll want to make about $6,606 per month or $79,272 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 Linden, NJ compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Linden, 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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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.