Average Rent In New Jersey For October 2025
Average Rent
What is the average rent in New Jersey?
The average rent in New Jersey for October 2025 is $1,974, according to the most recent data from ApartmentList - September 29, 2025. The average rent of a 2-bedroom apartment in New Jersey is $2,092. The average rent of a 1-bedroom apartment in New Jersey is $1,685.
Compared to the national average of $1,394, New Jersey rent costs 41.6% more. Read our analysis of rents by state to see how New Jersey ranks.
Here's a look at how average rents have changed over time:
How Does New Jersey Rent Compare To The Rest Of The Country?
| Statistic | NJ | USA | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Rent | $1,974 | $1,394 | 41.6% |
| M-o-M Change | -$2 | -$6 | -66.7% |
| Y-o-Y Change | $38 | -$11 | -445.5% |
| M-o-M % Change | -0.1% | -0.4% | - |
| Y-o-Y % Change | 2.0% | -0.8% | - |
Median Rent By Bedrooms In New Jersey
1-Bedroom
2-Bedroom
As you would expect, the median price for rent in New Jersey increases as the number of bedrooms in the unit increases. 1-Bedroom rent is the cheapest in New Jersey clocking in at $1,685, while a 2-bedroom rental will set you back $2,092 per month.
If you don't mind having roommates, the best option on a per room basis is a 2-bedroom rental for $1,046/room/month.
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Month Over Month New Jersey Rent Statistics
M-o-M Increase
M-o-M Increase
New Jersey has experienced a -$2 change in rent over the past month going from $1,976 to $1,974. That change comes out to -0.1%.
For reference, the US national average rent changed -$6 in the past month or -0.4%.
Here's a look at the month over month change for each month since 2017 for New Jersey:
Year Over Year New Jersey Rent Statistics
Y-o-Y Increase
Y-o-Y Increase
Over the past year, the average rent in New Jersey changed $38 from $1,936 to $1,974. A change of $38 means that rents changed 2.0% in a year.
That compares to the US national change of -$11 in the past year or -0.8%.
Here's a look at the year over year change by month since 2017 for New Jersey:
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