Middlesex, NJ rental market

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Last updated May 20, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Middlesex, NJ is $2,500.

Average rent

$2,500

Month-over-month change

+$150

Year-over-year change

-$10

Available rentals

24

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,100 to $4,900.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$1,0001
$1,1001
$1,7001
$1,8002
$1,9002
$2,1001
$2,2001
$2,3003
$2,4001
$2,5003
$2,6004
$2,7004
$2,8002
$3,3001
$3,5001
$3,6001
$3,7001
$3,8001
$4,8001
$4,900+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $10 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$2,750$2,800
Feb$2,510$2,608
Mar$2,400$2,550
Apr$2,450$2,510
May$2,325$2,350
Jun$2,450No data
Jul$2,510No data
Aug$2,800No data
Sep$2,618No data
Oct$2,678No data
Nov$2,510No data
Dec$2,745No data

Market temperature

The Middlesex, 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 Middlesex, NJ is 25% higher than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

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

The average rent in Middlesex, NJ is $2,500.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Middlesex, NJ?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Middlesex, NJ is $2,350 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Middlesex, NJ?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Middlesex, NJ is $1,950 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Middlesex, NJ?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Middlesex, NJ is $2,500 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Middlesex, NJ?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Middlesex, NJ is $2,800 per month.

6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Middlesex, NJ?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Middlesex, NJ is $2,867 per month.

7. How much does it cost to rent a house in Middlesex, NJ?

Houses in Middlesex, NJ rent between $1,100 - $4,900 with an average rent of $2,500.

8. How has the rent in Middlesex, NJ changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Middlesex, NJ decreased by $10

9. How much has the rent in Middlesex, NJ increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Middlesex, NJ increased by $150

10. How many available rentals are there in Middlesex, NJ?

There are currently 24 rentals available in Middlesex, NJ.

11. How do rent prices in Middlesex, NJ compare with the national average?

The average rent in Middlesex, NJ is $2,500 — 25% higher the national average of $2,000.

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