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Rental Market Trends in Metuchen, NJ

What is the average rent in Metuchen, NJ?

$2,198/month

Average Rent

703 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+4.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in Metuchen, NJ is $2,198 per month. This is 34% higher than the national average rent price of $1,637/month, making Metuchen one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Metuchen, you can expect to pay about $2,048 per month for a studio, $2,198 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,933 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,375 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,048/month
377 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,198/month
703 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,933/month
967 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,375/month
1,518 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Metuchen, NJ?

In the past year, rent has increased by 4.2%, which averages out to $92 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 Metuchen, NJ
Last Updated July 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Metuchen, NJ
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Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
25% $1,501 - $2,000/month
75% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Metuchen?

Based on current rent prices, Menlo Park Terrace is the most affordable neighborhood in Metuchen.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Menlo Park Terrace
$2,388/month
716 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Metuchen?

Based on current rent prices, Menlo Park Terrace is the most expensive neighborhood in Metuchen.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Menlo Park Terrace
$2,388/month
716 Sq Ft

Which Metuchen neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Metuchen with the most apartments available is Menlo Park Terrace .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Menlo Park Terrace
$2,388/month
716 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Metuchen is $2,198, you’ll want to make about $7,326 per month or $87,912 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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208 White Birch Rd,
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1-2 Beds | $2,040 - $3,030

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Parsonage Hill Village

177 Parsonage Rd,
Edison, NJ 08837

1-2 Beds | $2,035 - $2,520

Woodmont Metro at Metuchen Station

Woodmont Metro at Metuchen Station

99 New St,
Metuchen, NJ 08840

1-2 Beds | $3,015 - $5,110

Greenway Village

Greenway Village

398-400 Amboy Ave,
Metuchen, NJ 08840

1 Bed | $2,335 - $2,495

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† 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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