HUD Open Data · FY 2026
What is the Fair Market Rent in Middlesex County, NJ?
Last updated: FY2026, effective October 1, 2025
In Middlesex County, New Jersey, the FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom is $2,486 a month. Rents run from $1,804 for a studio up to $3,296 for a four-bedroom, with the full breakdown by unit size below. HUD sets these rates each year, and housing authorities use them to set Section 8 voucher payment standards. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents, effective October 1, 2025.
2-Bedroom FMR in Middlesex County and Neighbouring Counties
| Unit size | Monthly FMR (FY 2026) |
|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $1,804 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,978 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,486 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,981 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,296 |
How does Middlesex County compare?
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent ranked against all counties in New Jersey.
Higher rent than 95% of counties in New Jersey · 2nd of 21
| # | County | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hudson County | $2,763 |
| 2 | Middlesex County(you are here) | $2,486 |
| 2 | Hunterdon County | $2,486 |
| … 15 more … | ||
| 16 | Burlington County | $1,810 |
| 20 | Cape May County | $1,792 |
| 21 | Cumberland County | $1,673 |
More data for Middlesex County, New Jersey
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ZIP codes in Middlesex County
The FMR figures above apply to all 41 ZIP codes in Middlesex County.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Fair Market Rent in Middlesex County, NJ for 2026?
In Middlesex County, New Jersey, a two-bedroom has a Fair Market Rent of $2,486 a month for FY2026, and rents range from $1,804 for a studio to $3,296 for a four-bedroom. The full breakdown by unit size is in the table above. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents.
What is the 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Middlesex County, NJ?
A two-bedroom in Middlesex County, New Jersey has a Fair Market Rent of $2,486 a month under HUD's FY2026 figures.
When do Fair Market Rents in Middlesex County become effective?
FY2026 Fair Market Rents became effective October 1, 2025 and apply through September 30, 2026.
How does HUD calculate Fair Market Rents?
HUD calculates FMRs as the 40th percentile of gross rents paid by recent movers for standard-quality units in a metropolitan area or non-metropolitan county. Data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS).
How do I find Fair Market Rent by ZIP code in Middlesex County, NJ?
Every ZIP code in Middlesex County has its own Fair Market Rent page — see the "ZIP codes in Middlesex County" list above. Each ZIP page lists studio through 4-bedroom FMRs for FY2026.
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