Elizabeth, NJ rental market

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Last updated September 25, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Elizabeth, NJ is $2,200.

Average rent

$2,200

Month-over-month change

-$50

Year-over-year change

-$200

Available rentals

355

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $850 to $5,500.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$8003
$9003
$1,0003
$1,1007
$1,2002
$1,3003
$1,4003
$1,50014
$1,60021
$1,70034
$1,80034
$1,90035
$2,00035
$2,10051
$2,20039
$2,30042
$2,40030
$2,50027
$2,60034
$2,70029
$2,80021
$2,90018
$3,00011
$3,1007
$3,20010
$3,3003
$3,4005
$3,5004
$3,6001
$3,8001
$3,9003
$4,0001
$4,3004
$4,4004
$4,5001
$4,6001
$5,000+2

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $200 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$2,100$2,450
Feb$2,150$2,350
Mar$2,258$2,300
Apr$2,200$2,350
May$2,400$2,300
Jun$2,300$2,275
Jul$2,400$2,300
Aug$2,438$2,300
Sep$2,500$2,200
Oct$2,400No data
Nov$2,400No data
Dec$2,400No data

Market temperature

The Elizabeth, 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 Elizabeth, NJ is 7% higher than the national average.

Elizabeth, NJvs.

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Frequently asked questions

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

The average rent in Elizabeth, NJ is $2,200.

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

Houses in Elizabeth, NJ rent between $850 - $5,500 with an average rent of $2,200.

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

In the last year, the rent in Elizabeth, NJ decreased by $200

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

In the last month, the rent in Elizabeth, NJ decreased by $50

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

There are currently 355 rentals available in Elizabeth, NJ.

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

The average rent in Elizabeth, NJ is $2,200 — 7.32% higher the national average of $2,050.