The Highlands at Morris Plains
40 E Hanover Ave,
Morris Plains, NJ 07950
$2,313 - $3,295
1-2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Morristown, NJ
What is the average rent in Morristown, NJ?
$2,511/month
Average Rent
764 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0.1%
Increase in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in Morristown, NJ is $2,511 per month. This is 55% higher than the national average rent price of $1,624/month, making Morristown one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Morristown, you can expect to pay about $2,149 per month for a studio, $2,511 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,384 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,395 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Morristown, 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 January 2026
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Rent Ranges in Morristown, NJ
Last Updated January 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
0%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
7%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
93%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Morristown?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Morristown is the most affordable neighborhood in Morristown.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Morristown?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Morristown is the most expensive neighborhood in Morristown.
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Which Morristown neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in Morristown with the most apartments available is Downtown Morristown .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Morristown, NJ?
Because the average rent in Morristown is $2,511, you’ll want to make about $8,370 per month or $100,440 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.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Morristown, NJ is 7.6% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Morristown is 25.7% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $2,149 - $3,395. You can expect to pay 2.6% more for groceries, 3.3% less for utilities, and 2.7% less for transportation.
How does Morristown, NJ compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Morristown, 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.
Studio
$2,126/month
$2,126/month
One Bedroom
$2,658/month
$2,658/month
Two Bedroom
$3,713/month
$3,713/month
Three Bedroom
$4,264/month
$4,264/month
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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.