Glenside
2545 US Highway 22,
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
$2,485 - $5,195
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Scotch Plains, NJ
What is the average rent in Scotch Plains, NJ?
$2,145/month
Average Rent
811 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-6.5%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of March 2026, the average rent in Scotch Plains, NJ is $2,145 per month. This is 32% higher than the national average rent price of $1,627/month, making Scotch Plains one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Scotch Plains, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $2,145 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,144 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,805 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Scotch Plains, NJ?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 6.5%, which averages out to $139 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 Scotch Plains, NJ
Last Updated March 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Scotch Plains?
Based on current rent prices, Goodman's Crossing is the most affordable neighborhood in Scotch Plains.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Scotch Plains?
Based on current rent prices, Goodman's Crossing is the most expensive neighborhood in Scotch Plains.
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Which Scotch Plains neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in Scotch Plains with the most apartments available is Goodman's Crossing .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Scotch Plains, NJ?
Because the average rent in Scotch Plains is $2,145, you’ll want to make about $7,150 per month or $85,800 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 Scotch Plains, NJ compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Scotch Plains, 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.