Scotch Plains, NJ rental market
Last updated September 25, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Scotch Plains, NJ is $3,200.
$3,200
+$450
+$200
12
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,800 to $4,800.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,700 | 1 |
| $1,800 | 1 |
| $2,000 | 1 |
| $2,100 | 1 |
| $2,200 | 1 |
| $2,400 | 1 |
| $2,800 | 1 |
| $3,100 | 1 |
| $3,200 | 2 |
| $3,300 | 1 |
| $3,400 | 1 |
| $3,500 | 1 |
| $3,600 | 1 |
| $3,700 | 1 |
| $3,800 | 1 |
| $4,700 | 1 |
| $4,800+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $200 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $2,500 | $2,588 |
| Feb | $2,607 | $2,400 |
| Mar | $2,557 | $2,500 |
| Apr | $2,700 | $2,489 |
| May | $3,000 | $2,900 |
| Jun | $2,500 | $2,527 |
| Jul | $2,500 | $2,350 |
| Aug | $2,835 | $2,750 |
| Sep | $2,800 | $2,917 |
| Oct | $3,000 | No data |
| Nov | $2,909 | No data |
| Dec | $2,850 | No data |
Market temperature
The Scotch Plains, 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 Scotch Plains, NJ is 56% higher than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Scotch Plains, NJ?
The average rent in Scotch Plains, NJ is $3,200.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Scotch Plains, NJ?
Houses in Scotch Plains, NJ rent between $1,800 - $4,800 with an average rent of $3,200.
3. How has the rent in Scotch Plains, NJ changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Scotch Plains, NJ increased by $200
4. How much has the rent in Scotch Plains, NJ increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Scotch Plains, NJ increased by $450
5. How many available rentals are there in Scotch Plains, NJ?
There are currently 12 rentals available in Scotch Plains, NJ.
6. How do rent prices in Scotch Plains, NJ compare with the national average?
The average rent in Scotch Plains, NJ is $3,200 — 56.1% higher the national average of $2,050.