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Rental Market Trends in Linden, NJ

What is the average rent in Linden, NJ?

$2,111/month

Average Rent

615 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.7%

Increase in the Last Year

Linden, NJ Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Linden, NJ is $2,111 per month. This is 28% higher than the national average rent price of $1,644/month, making Linden one of the most expensive cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Linden average $1,528 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Linden average $2,111 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Linden average $2,330 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Linden average $2,744 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,528/month
557 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,111/month
615 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,330/month
729 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,744/month
1,273 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,540/month
0 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,211/month
233 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,762/month
166 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,707/month
504 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,378/month
1,080 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,490/month
852 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,958/month
2,533 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Linden, NJ?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.7%, which averages out to $36 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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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Linden, NJ
Last Updated June 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Linden, NJ
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
7% $700 - $1,000/month
14% $1,001 - $1,500/month
29% $1,501 - $2,000/month
50% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Linden is $2,111, you’ll want to make about $7,036 per month or $84,432 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.

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Linden, NJ

1,159 Available Apartments for Rent

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MI Place at First Radio

MI Place at First Radio

450 W Westfield Ave,
Roselle Park, NJ 07204

$2,525 - $3,555

1-2 Beds

Walnut Hill

Walnut Hill

35 Walnut Ave,
Clark, NJ 07066

$3,150 - $4,450

1-2 Beds

The Hartlan

The Hartlan

307 W Elizabeth Ave,
Linden, NJ 07036

$2,215 - $3,230

Studio - 2 Beds

Meridia Lifestyles

Meridia Lifestyles

103 S Wood Ave,
Linden, NJ 07036

$1,925 - $2,495

1-2 Beds

Property Management Companies in Linden, NJ

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Avocet Management
Avocet Management
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7 Communities in Linden
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Cammeby's
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    Units

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5 Communities in Linden
Atlantic Realty Development Corp.
Atlantic Realty Development Corp.
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    Units

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Kriegman & Smith
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    Units

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2 Communities in Linden
Legow Management Company
Legow Management Company
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    Units

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2 Communities in Linden
Living Residential LLC
Living Residential LLC
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    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 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.

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