Walnut Hill
35 Walnut Ave,
Clark, NJ 07066
$3,150 - $4,450
1-2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Westfield, NJ
What is the average rent in Westfield, NJ?
$2,512/month
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816 Sq Ft
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Decrease in the Last Year
As of March 2026, the average rent in Westfield, NJ is $2,512 per month. This is 54% higher than the national average rent price of $1,627/month, making Westfield one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Westfield, you can expect to pay about $1,307 per month for a studio, $2,512 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,640 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,981 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Westfield, NJ?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.1%, which averages out to $2 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 Westfield, NJ
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Most rental prices fall within this range
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6%
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12%
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82%
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Westfield?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Westfield is the most affordable neighborhood in Westfield.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Westfield?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Westfield is the most expensive neighborhood in Westfield.
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Which Westfield neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in Westfield with the most apartments available is Downtown Westfield .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Westfield, NJ?
Because the average rent in Westfield is $2,512, you’ll want to make about $8,373 per month or $100,476 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 Westfield, NJ compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Westfield, 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.