Latest available · Census ACS 5-Year (2024)

Average Rent in New Jersey

$1,720/month↑ 4.1%vs 2023 ($1,653)

State median gross rent by county, city, and ZIP code. Census ACS 5-Year estimates.

Average Rent in New Jersey and Neighbouring States

How New Jersey Compares to Other States

Median gross rent ranked against all 51 states and DC.

Higher rent than 88% of states · 7th of 51

Cheapest: Arkansas($947)

Priciest: California($2,036)

#	State	Value
1	California	$2,036
2	Hawaii	$1,971
3	District of Columbia	$1,954
… 3 more …
7	New Jersey(you are here)	$1,720
… 41 more …
49	Arkansas	$947
50	South Dakota	$946
51	West Virginia	$872

Highest & Lowest Average Rent by County

#	County	Value
1	Somerset County	$2,033
2	Bergen County	$1,914
3	Morris County	$1,904
19	Cape May County	$1,360
20	Cumberland County	$1,282
21	Salem County	$1,253

Counties

County	Median Rent	Median Income	Renter %
Atlantic County, New Jersey	$1,376	$78,050	31%
Bergen County, New Jersey	$1,914	$124,884	35%
Burlington County, New Jersey	$1,745	$108,111	24%
Camden County, New Jersey	$1,402	$88,755	35%
Cape May County, New Jersey	$1,360	$91,128	20%
Cumberland County, New Jersey	$1,282	$67,436	33%
Essex County, New Jersey	$1,531	$80,789	55%
Gloucester County, New Jersey	$1,531	$105,115	20%
Hudson County, New Jersey	$1,894	$91,795	69%
Hunterdon County, New Jersey	$1,687	$141,715	15%
Mercer County, New Jersey	$1,623	$100,645	38%
Middlesex County, New Jersey	$1,871	$111,549	36%
Monmouth County, New Jersey	$1,827	$124,845	24%
Morris County, New Jersey	$1,904	$137,326	26%
Ocean County, New Jersey	$1,755	$89,863	19%
Passaic County, New Jersey	$1,621	$87,522	47%
Salem County, New Jersey	$1,253	$79,960	29%
Somerset County, New Jersey	$2,033	$140,374	26%
Sussex County, New Jersey	$1,585	$116,186	16%
Union County, New Jersey	$1,730	$103,202	43%
Warren County, New Jersey	$1,409	$100,869	25%

Cities & Places

Place	Median Rent	Median Income
Absecon city, New Jersey	$1,807	$73,676
Absecon Highlands CDP, New Jersey	$1,614	$84,554
Allendale borough, New Jersey	$2,590	$160,162
Allenhurst borough, New Jersey	$1,602	$99,375
Allentown borough, New Jersey	$1,671	$120,714
Alpha borough, New Jersey	$1,362	$90,333
Alpine borough, New Jersey	$2,750	$246,944
Ampere North CDP, New Jersey	$1,744	$66,714
Andover borough, New Jersey	$1,597	$92,750
Annandale CDP, New Jersey	$2,662	$168,043
Asbury Park city, New Jersey	$1,722	$75,544
Ashland CDP, New Jersey	$2,529	$118,500
Atco CDP, New Jersey	$1,532	$105,847
Atlantic City city, New Jersey	$1,136	$41,028
Atlantic Highlands borough, New Jersey	$1,979	$126,080
Audubon borough, New Jersey	$1,290	$115,789
Audubon Park borough, New Jersey	$979	$56,619
Avalon borough, New Jersey	$1,708	$139,167
Avenel CDP, New Jersey	$1,906	$101,670
Avon-by-the-Sea borough, New Jersey	$2,078	$122,635
Bargaintown CDP, New Jersey	$2,406	$131,973
Barnegat CDP, New Jersey	$1,755	$108,664
Barrington borough, New Jersey	$1,320	$87,290
Basking Ridge CDP, New Jersey	$546	$188,295
Bay Head borough, New Jersey	$1,424	$181,667
Bayonne city, New Jersey	$1,682	$83,887
Beach Haven borough, New Jersey	$2,071	$144,167
Beach Haven West CDP, New Jersey	$1,702	$119,394
Beachwood borough, New Jersey	$2,335	$106,858
Beattystown CDP, New Jersey	$1,416	$87,500
Bedminster CDP, New Jersey	$2,795	$128,594
Belford CDP, New Jersey	$1,458	$113,359
Belle Mead CDP, New Jersey	$2,627	$223,250
Bellmawr borough, New Jersey	$1,257	$76,654
Belmar borough, New Jersey	$1,744	$93,573
Belvidere town, New Jersey	$1,008	$95,714
Bergenfield borough, New Jersey	$1,752	$130,045
Berlin borough, New Jersey	$1,439	$102,855
Bernardsville borough, New Jersey	$2,297	$236,115
Beverly city, New Jersey	$1,226	$89,458
Blackwells Mills CDP, New Jersey	$3,206	$250,001
Blackwood CDP, New Jersey	$1,385	$90,061
Bloomingdale borough, New Jersey	$1,753	$127,500
Bloomsbury borough, New Jersey	$1,500	$92,500
Bogota borough, New Jersey	$1,941	$103,299
Boonton town, New Jersey	$1,849	$114,302
Bordentown city, New Jersey	$1,501	$103,375
Bound Brook borough, New Jersey	$1,973	$90,571
Bradley Beach borough, New Jersey	$1,790	$97,005
Bradley Gardens CDP, New Jersey	$2,670	$177,849

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in New Jersey?

In New Jersey, median gross rent ranges from $546 to $3,501/month across counties, cities, and ZIP codes, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Browse the geographies below to find specific rent data for your area.

What does "median gross rent" mean?

Median gross rent is the midpoint of all rent payments in an area, including rent plus utilities. It gives a more complete picture of housing costs than contract rent alone, since it includes the cost of utilities like electricity, gas, and water.

Where does this rent data come from?

This data comes from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates. The 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of survey data for more reliable figures, especially in smaller geographies.

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