Renaissance Plaza Square
1 Richmond St,
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
$2,597 - $9,176
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in New Brunswick, NJ
What is the average rent in New Brunswick, NJ?
$2,181/month
Average Rent
731 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-0.8%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of April 2026, the average rent in New Brunswick, NJ is $2,181 per month. This is 33% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/month, making New Brunswick one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in New Brunswick, you can expect to pay about $1,687 per month for a studio, $2,181 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,938 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,929 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in New Brunswick, NJ?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.8%, which averages out to $16 less 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 New Brunswick, NJ
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Most rental prices fall within this range
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0%
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21%
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21%
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58%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in New Brunswick?
Based on current rent prices, The Gardens at Raritan, Downtown New Brunswick and Old Queens Historic District are the most affordable neighborhoods in New Brunswick.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in New Brunswick?
Based on current rent prices, Old Queens Historic District, Downtown New Brunswick and The Gardens at Raritan are the most expensive neighborhoods in New Brunswick.
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Which New Brunswick neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in New Brunswick with the most apartments available are Downtown New Brunswick, The Gardens at Raritan and Old Queens Historic District .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in New Brunswick, NJ?
Because the average rent in New Brunswick is $2,181, you’ll want to make about $7,270 per month or $87,240 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 New Brunswick, NJ is 17.7% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in New Brunswick is 48.1% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,687 - $3,929. You can expect to pay 1.7% more for groceries, 3.1% more for utilities, and 5.0% more for transportation.
How does New Brunswick, NJ compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare New Brunswick, 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 February 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.