Last updated on October 22, 2026

Average rent in
Belford, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Belford

$2,995/mo

decreased by24%

vs previous year

The average rent in Belford is $2,995 per month as of October 2026. This is 58% above the national average rent, or $1,095 more per month.

$2.93

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Belford

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Belford rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Belford, NJ

Average rent prices in Belford have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 24% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Belford, NJ

Rent prices in Belford vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Belford is $2,800, whereas a house costs $4,125. 1-bedroom apartments in Belford run $2,050 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,105.

Listings

Studio

$1,725

-

-

1 bedroom

$2,350

No Change

-

2 bedroom

$3,867

3%

24%

3 bedroom

$3,400

No Change

29%

4 bedroom

$4,675

6%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,725

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,867

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

24%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,400

Last year

29%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,675

Last 30 days

6%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Belford, NJ, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Belford, NJ compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Belford and Allenhurst by all bedroom counts and property types.

Belford

Median rent price$2,995
increased by58%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,600
increased by37%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Belford, NJ is 15% higher than the median rent in Allenhurst, NJ.

Discover rentals in Belford, NJ

105 Summit Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Belford

Residential Lease, Belford, NJ

105 Summit Ave, Belford, NJ 07718

2 beds

2 baths

$2,600

154 8th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Belford

2 beds

1.5 baths

$2,700

308 Wedgewood Circle #308 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Belford

Residential Lease, Belford, NJ

308 Wedgewood Circle #308, Belford, NJ 07718

2 beds

2 baths

$3,000

Price dropped $100

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Frequently asked questions for Belford, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the Belford rental market.

How much is rent in Belford?

The average rent in Belford is $2,995 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Belford?

Average rent prices in Belford have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 24% since last year.

How does Belford rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Belford is 58% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,095 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Belford?

To comfortably afford rent in Belford, you'd need to earn approximately $120,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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