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Rental Market Trends in Rutherford, NJ

What is the average rent in Rutherford, NJ?

$2,077/month

Average Rent

694 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Rutherford, NJ is $2,077 per month. This is 28% higher than the national average rent price of $1,624/month, making Rutherford one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Rutherford, you can expect to pay about $2,039 per month for a studio, $2,077 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,459 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,039/month
536 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,077/month
694 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,459/month
946 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,162/month
200 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,010/month
544 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,640/month
1,541 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Rutherford, NJ?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0%, which averages out to $0 less 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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2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Rutherford, NJ
Last Updated January 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Rutherford, NJ
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
10% $1,001 - $1,500/month
50% $1,501 - $2,000/month
40% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Rutherford is $2,077, you’ll want to make about $6,923 per month or $83,076 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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Rutherford, NJ

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Apartment communities in Rutherford we think you'll love

The Winston at Lyndhurst

The Winston at Lyndhurst

120 Chubb Ave,
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071

$2,272

1 Bed

The Parker 118

The Parker 118

118 Park Ave,
Rutherford, NJ 07070

$2,895 - $3,055

1 Bed

The Station at Lyndhurst

The Station at Lyndhurst

240 Chubb Ave,
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071

$2,695

2 Beds

228 Park Ave

228 Park Ave

228 Park Ave,
East Rutherford, NJ 07073

$2,750 - $3,900

1-2 Beds

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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.

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