Carteret, NJ rental market

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Last updated August 29, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Carteret, NJ is $2,375.

Average rent

$2,375

Month-over-month change

-$103

Year-over-year change

-$425

Available rentals

34

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,450 to $3,689.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$1,4001
$1,6002
$1,7004
$1,8003
$1,9002
$2,1003
$2,2005
$2,3003
$2,4001
$2,5004
$2,6004
$2,7006
$2,8002
$2,9002
$3,0002
$3,1002
$3,2002
$3,5001
$3,6001
$3,700+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $425 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$2,562$2,600
Feb$2,700$2,500
Mar$2,519$2,592
Apr$2,500$2,653
May$2,600$2,500
Jun$2,600$2,500
Jul$2,896$2,500
Aug$2,850$2,500
Sep$2,800No data
Oct$2,850No data
Nov$2,700No data
Dec$2,570No data

Market temperature

The Carteret, NJ rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Carteret, NJ is 13% higher than the national average.

Carteret, NJvs.

$2,375

$2,100

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Carteret, NJ?

The average rent in Carteret, NJ is $2,375.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Carteret, NJ?

Houses in Carteret, NJ rent between $1,450 - $3,689 with an average rent of $2,375.

3. How has the rent in Carteret, NJ changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Carteret, NJ decreased by $425

4. How much has the rent in Carteret, NJ increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Carteret, NJ decreased by $103

5. How many available rentals are there in Carteret, NJ?

There are currently 34 rentals available in Carteret, NJ.

6. How do rent prices in Carteret, NJ compare with the national average?

The average rent in Carteret, NJ is $2,375 — 13.1% higher the national average of $2,100.