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Rental Market Trends in New Jersey

$2,114/month

Average Rent

+1.1%

Increase in the Last Year

+$23

Average Price Increase

Ranked 5th

Most Expensive Rent by State

35,604

Available Rentals

Camden, NJ

City with the Lowest Rent

What is the average rent in New Jersey?

As of June 2026, the average rent in New Jersey is $2,114/month. When you rent an apartment in New Jersey, you can expect some variability depending on the region. For instance, metropolitan areas may have higher rents than smaller towns and rural areas. In general, you can expect to pay about $2,037 per month for a studio, $2,114 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,744 for a two-bedroom apartment in New Jersey. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,639 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,037/month
470 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,114/month
728 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,744/month
1,043 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,639/month
1,385 Sq Ft

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What are the most affordable cities in New Jersey?

Based on current rent prices, the cheapest cities in New Jersey to live are Camden, Vineland and Paterson.

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City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Camden
$1,212/month
674 Sq Ft
Vineland
$1,284/month
707 Sq Ft
Paterson
$1,449/month
509 Sq Ft
East Orange
$1,534/month
664 Sq Ft
Trenton
$1,559/month
722 Sq Ft
Union City
$1,572/month
470 Sq Ft
Elizabeth
$1,580/month
624 Sq Ft
Newark
$1,609/month
618 Sq Ft
Passaic
$1,673/month
616 Sq Ft
Plainfield
$1,768/month
703 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive cities in New Jersey?

Based on current rent prices, the most expensive cities in New Jersey to live are Hoboken, Jersey City and West New York.

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City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Hoboken
$3,808/month
754 Sq Ft
Jersey City
$3,229/month
709 Sq Ft
West New York
$2,683/month
668 Sq Ft
Bayonne
$2,340/month
750 Sq Ft
Wayne
$2,156/month
795 Sq Ft
New Brunswick
$2,147/month
729 Sq Ft
Bloomfield
$2,050/month
693 Sq Ft
Clifton
$2,007/month
630 Sq Ft
Toms River
$1,844/month
799 Sq Ft
Lakewood
$1,780/month
739 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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New Jersey

35,604 Available Apartments for Rent

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† 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.


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