New Brunswick, NJ rental market
Last updated August 11, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in New Brunswick, NJ is $2,500.
$2,500
-$34
-$300
61
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $800 to $4,900.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $700 | 1 |
| $800 | 1 |
| $900 | 1 |
| $1,000 | 4 |
| $1,100 | 4 |
| $1,300 | 2 |
| $1,400 | 1 |
| $1,500 | 1 |
| $1,600 | 2 |
| $1,700 | 1 |
| $1,900 | 5 |
| $2,000 | 7 |
| $2,100 | 2 |
| $2,200 | 6 |
| $2,300 | 3 |
| $2,400 | 2 |
| $2,500 | 3 |
| $2,600 | 3 |
| $2,700 | 2 |
| $2,800 | 3 |
| $2,900 | 7 |
| $3,000 | 5 |
| $3,100 | 5 |
| $3,200 | 5 |
| $3,300 | 2 |
| $3,400 | 1 |
| $3,500 | 1 |
| $3,600 | 1 |
| $3,700 | 2 |
| $3,800 | 2 |
| $4,100 | 1 |
| $4,200 | 1 |
| $4,800 | 1 |
| $4,900+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $300 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $2,200 | $2,893 |
| Feb | $2,490 | $2,800 |
| Mar | $2,511 | $2,603 |
| Apr | $2,680 | $2,600 |
| May | $2,500 | $2,450 |
| Jun | $2,650 | $2,450 |
| Jul | $2,600 | $2,530 |
| Aug | $2,810 | $2,700 |
| Sep | $2,750 | No data |
| Oct | $2,794 | No data |
| Nov | $2,500 | No data |
| Dec | $2,650 | No data |
Market temperature
The New Brunswick, 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.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
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Rent in New Brunswick, NJ is 19% higher than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in New Brunswick, NJ?
The average rent in New Brunswick, NJ is $2,500.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in New Brunswick, NJ?
Houses in New Brunswick, NJ rent between $800 - $4,900 with an average rent of $2,500.
3. How has the rent in New Brunswick, NJ changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in New Brunswick, NJ decreased by $300
4. How much has the rent in New Brunswick, NJ increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in New Brunswick, NJ decreased by $34
5. How many available rentals are there in New Brunswick, NJ?
There are currently 61 rentals available in New Brunswick, NJ.
6. How do rent prices in New Brunswick, NJ compare with the national average?
The average rent in New Brunswick, NJ is $2,500 — 19.05% higher the national average of $2,100.