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Rental Market Trends in Westfield, NJ

What is the average rent in Westfield, NJ?

$2,611/month

Average Rent

790 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.9%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Westfield, NJ is $2,611 per month. This is 59% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/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 per month for a studio, $2,611 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,677 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,035 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,611/month
790 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,677/month
1,209 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,035/month
1,371 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,621/month
707 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,133/month
711 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,835/month
815 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,585/month
838 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Westfield, NJ?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.9%, which averages out to $24 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 April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Westfield, NJ
Last Updated April 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Westfield, NJ
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
6% $1,001 - $1,500/month
12% $1,501 - $2,000/month
82% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Westfield is $2,611, you’ll want to make about $8,703 per month or $104,436 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.

City

Westfield, NJ

1,204 Available Apartments for Rent

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Walnut Hill

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35 Walnut Ave,
Clark, NJ 07066

$3,150 - $4,450

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Central Park

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500 Central Avenue,
Westfield, NJ 07090

$3,850 - $4,450

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Parkside at Westfield

524 Springfield Ave,
Westfield, NJ 07090

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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.

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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