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Rental Market Trends in Sparta, NJ

What is the average rent in Sparta, NJ?

$2,061/month

Average Rent

770 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.7%

Increase in the Last Year

Sparta, NJ Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Sparta, NJ is $2,061 per month. This is 25% higher than the national average rent price of $1,644/month, making Sparta one of the most expensive cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Sparta average per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Sparta average $2,061 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Sparta average $2,491 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Sparta average or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,061/month
770 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,491/month
1,127 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,475/month
333 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 Sparta, NJ?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.7%, which averages out to $15 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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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Sparta, NJ
Last Updated June 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Sparta, NJ
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
50% $1,501 - $2,000/month
50% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Sparta is $2,061, you’ll want to make about $6,870 per month or $82,440 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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Sparta, NJ

70 Available Apartments for Rent

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Jefferson Place Apartments

Jefferson Place Apartments

9 Hellers Ln,
Jefferson, NJ 07849

$2,600 - $3,235

Studio - 2 Beds

Mountain Ridge at Sussex

Mountain Ridge at Sussex

Ridgefield Rd,
Hardyston, NJ 07419

$2,550 - $2,600

2 Beds

Water Street Lofts

Water Street Lofts

123 Water St,
Newton, NJ 07860

$2,275 - $2,925

1-2 Beds

Jefferson Ridge Apartments

Jefferson Ridge Apartments

1 Gerhardt Rd,
Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849

$1,680 - $2,200

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 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.

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