Rutherford, NJ rental market

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Last updated August 29, 2025

Rental market summary

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

Average rent

$2,200

Month-over-month change

-$175

Year-over-year change

+$200

Available rentals

26

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $900 to $4,000.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$8001
$9001
$1,5001
$1,6003
$1,8003
$1,9005
$2,0002
$2,1002
$2,2001
$2,3004
$2,7001
$2,8001
$2,9002
$3,0002
$3,1003
$3,2003
$3,3001
$3,4002
$3,5001
$3,9001
$4,000+1

Average rent price over time

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

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$2,200$2,100
Feb$2,050$2,100
Mar$2,350$2,200
Apr$2,400$2,350
May$2,300$2,350
Jun$2,300$2,295
Jul$2,175$2,600
Aug$2,395$2,375
Sep$2,000No data
Oct$2,350No data
Nov$1,975No data
Dec$2,218No data

Market temperature

The Rutherford, 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.

cool

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Rutherford, NJ is 5% higher than the national average.

Rutherford, NJvs.

$2,200

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Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

Houses in Rutherford, NJ rent between $900 - $4,000 with an average rent of $2,200.

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

In the last year, the rent in Rutherford, NJ increased by $200

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

In the last month, the rent in Rutherford, NJ decreased by $175

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

There are currently 26 rentals available in Rutherford, NJ.

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

The average rent in Rutherford, NJ is $2,200 — 4.76% higher the national average of $2,100.