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Rental Market Trends in Rockaway, NJ

What is the average rent in Rockaway, NJ?

$2,292/month

Average Rent

877 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.9%

Increase in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in Rockaway, NJ is $2,292 per month. This is 40% higher than the national average rent price of $1,637/month, making Rockaway one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Rockaway, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $2,292 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,638 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,802 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,292/month
877 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,638/month
1,161 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,802/month
1,213 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 Rockaway, NJ?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.9%, which averages out to $44 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 July 2025
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Rent Ranges in Rockaway, NJ
Last Updated July 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Rockaway, NJ
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
14% $1,001 - $1,500/month
29% $1,501 - $2,000/month
57% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Rockaway is $2,292, you’ll want to make about $7,640 per month or $91,680 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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Rock Pointe

Rock Pointe

1 Rock Pointe Pl,
Rockaway, NJ 07866

1-2 Beds | $2,500 - $3,325

Hillside Gardens

Hillside Gardens

1 Hillside Ave,
Rockaway, NJ 07866

1 Bed | $1,785

Rustic Ridge

Rustic Ridge

289 Mount Hope Ave,
Rockaway, NJ 07866

1-3 Beds | $1,895 - $3,050

Boulders at Rockaway

Boulders at Rockaway

10 Mt Pleasant Ave,
Rockaway, NJ 07801

1-3 Beds | $2,425 - $3,400

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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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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