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Rental Market Trends in Watchung, NJ
Updated August 2026
The average rent in Watchung, NJ is $2,314/month.
Rent in Watchung is 39% higher than the national average rent of $1,663/month, making this one of the more expensive cities statewide.
$2,314/month
Average Rent
919 Sq Ft
Average Size
-6.2%
Change / Year
162
Available Apartments
Watchung rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Watchung average per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Watchung average $2,314 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Watchung average $2,805 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Watchung average $2,618 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
How much has average rent changed in Watchung, NJ?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 6.2%, which averages out to $142 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
August 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Watchung, NJ
August 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
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$1,001 - $1,500/month
0%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
100%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Watchung, NJ?
Because the average rent in Watchung is $2,314, you’ll want to make about $7,713 per month or $92,556 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 Watchung, NJ compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Watchung, 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.
Compare Rent Trends Nearby
Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.
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North Plainfield
Avg Rent: $1,920/month
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Plainfield
Avg Rent: $1,764/month
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Berkeley Heights
Avg Rent: $2,677/month
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Fanwood
Avg Rent: $2,603/month
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Green Brook
Avg Rent: $2,400/month
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Warren
Avg Rent: $3,039/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Watchung?
The average rent in Watchung is $2,314 per month, which is 39.1% higher than the national average of $1,663.
Are rents going up or down in Watchung?
Rents in Watchung, NJ are decreasing, with prices down 6.2% year-over-year and $142 less per month.
What rent range is most common in Watchung?
In Watchung, NJ, 100% 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.