New Jersey rental market
Last updated August 10, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for houses in New Jersey is $3,400.
$3,400
-$100
-$50
72
3,407
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for houses is $395 to $150,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $0 | 1 |
| $500 | 3 |
| $600 | 3 |
| $700 | 8 |
| $800 | 9 |
| $900 | 10 |
| $1,000 | 13 |
| $1,100 | 16 |
| $1,200 | 20 |
| $1,300 | 22 |
| $1,400 | 37 |
| $1,500 | 42 |
| $1,600 | 54 |
| $1,700 | 77 |
| $1,800 | 87 |
| $1,900 | 110 |
| $2,000 | 107 |
| $2,100 | 128 |
| $2,200 | 148 |
| $2,300 | 183 |
| $2,400 | 238 |
| $2,500 | 206 |
| $2,600 | 153 |
| $2,700 | 182 |
| $2,800 | 167 |
| $2,900 | 233 |
| $3,000 | 175 |
| $3,100 | 145 |
| $3,200 | 174 |
| $3,300 | 109 |
| $3,400 | 194 |
| $3,500 | 193 |
| $3,600 | 95 |
| $3,700 | 131 |
| $3,800 | 103 |
| $3,900 | 167 |
| $4,000 | 121 |
| $4,100 | 73 |
| $4,200 | 94 |
| $4,300 | 40 |
| $4,400 | 100 |
| $4,500 | 96 |
| $4,600 | 34 |
| $4,700 | 50 |
| $4,800 | 51 |
| $4,900 | 96 |
| $5,000+ | 738 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $50 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $3,300 | $3,400 |
| Feb | $3,300 | $3,500 |
| Mar | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Apr | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| May | $3,600 | $3,600 |
| Jun | $3,600 | $3,500 |
| Jul | $3,600 | $3,500 |
| Aug | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Sep | $3,400 | No data |
| Oct | $3,285 | No data |
| Nov | $3,300 | No data |
| Dec | $3,300 | No data |
Market temperature
The New Jersey 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 Jersey is 45% higher than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in New Jersey?
The average rent in New Jersey is $2,500.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in New Jersey?
Houses in New Jersey rent between $150 - $729,999 with an average rent of $2,500.
3. How has the rent in New Jersey changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in New Jersey did not change.
4. How much has the rent in New Jersey increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in New Jersey did not change.
5. How many available rentals are there in New Jersey?
There are currently 16,719 rentals available in New Jersey.
6. How do rent prices in New Jersey compare with the national average?
The average rent in New Jersey is $2,500 — Infinity% higher the national average of $0.