Metuchen, NJ rental market
Last updated September 25, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Metuchen, NJ is $2,450.
$2,450
-$50
-$25
24
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $2,049 to $3,950.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $2,000 | 1 |
| $2,100 | 2 |
| $2,200 | 5 |
| $2,300 | 3 |
| $2,400 | 5 |
| $2,500 | 1 |
| $2,800 | 1 |
| $2,900 | 1 |
| $3,000 | 1 |
| $3,200 | 1 |
| $3,400 | 2 |
| $3,500 | 3 |
| $3,900 | 1 |
| $4,000+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $25 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $3,100 | $2,650 |
| Feb | $2,950 | $3,048 |
| Mar | $2,395 | $2,700 |
| Apr | $2,500 | $2,710 |
| May | $2,500 | $2,483 |
| Jun | $2,500 | $2,460 |
| Jul | $2,650 | $2,600 |
| Aug | $2,523 | $2,575 |
| Sep | $2,475 | $2,500 |
| Oct | $2,500 | No data |
| Nov | $2,700 | No data |
| Dec | $2,600 | No data |
Market temperature
The Metuchen, NJ rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Metuchen, NJ is 20% higher than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Metuchen, NJ?
The average rent in Metuchen, NJ is $2,450.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Metuchen, NJ?
Houses in Metuchen, NJ rent between $2,049 - $3,950 with an average rent of $2,450.
3. How has the rent in Metuchen, NJ changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Metuchen, NJ decreased by $25
4. How much has the rent in Metuchen, NJ increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Metuchen, NJ decreased by $50
5. How many available rentals are there in Metuchen, NJ?
There are currently 24 rentals available in Metuchen, NJ.
6. How do rent prices in Metuchen, NJ compare with the national average?
The average rent in Metuchen, NJ is $2,450 — 19.51% higher the national average of $2,050.