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Rental Market Trends in Rahway, NJ
What is the average rent in Rahway, NJ?
$2,074/month
Average Rent
705 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0.9%
Increase in the Last Year
Rahway, NJ Rental Market Overview
The average rent in Rahway, NJ is $2,074 per month. This is 26% higher than the national average rent price of $1,645/month, making Rahway one of the most expensive cities in the US.
- Studio apartments in Rahway average $1,820 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Rahway average $2,074 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Rahway average $2,676 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Rahway average or more per month.
Data Updated: June 1, 2026
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How much has average rent changed in Rahway, NJ?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.9%, which averages out to $18 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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Rent Ranges in Rahway, NJ
Last Updated June 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
3%
Below $700/month
3%
$700 - $1,000/month
28%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
25%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
41%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Rahway, NJ?
Because the average rent in Rahway is $2,074, you’ll want to make about $6,913 per month or $82,956 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.
How does Rahway, NJ compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Rahway, 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Rahway?
The average rent in Rahway is $2,074 per month, which is 26.1% higher than the national average of $1,645.
What is the average rent for a house in Rahway?
The average rent for a house in Rahway, NJ is $3,192 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Rahway?
The average rent for a townhome in Rahway, NJ is $2,666 per month.
What is the average rent for a condo in Rahway?
The average rent for a condo in Rahway, NJ is $2,065 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Rahway?
Rents in Rahway, NJ are increasing, with prices up 0.9% year-over-year and $18 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Rahway?
In Rahway, NJ, 41% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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.