Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 24, 2026
Average rent in
Belleville, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on October 24, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Belleville rent stands today
Belleville, NJ rent rose 4.3% year over year, with a current median of $2,400/month. Renters today are paying $100 more per month on average than last year, near the peak rent of $2,500/month in October 2026.
Compared to national trends
Belleville, NJ runs 26.3% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it above average for renters in terms of cost.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Belleville, NJ rent for $1,548/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,150/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,862/month, with 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms at $2,900/month and $2,950/month respectively.
Neighborhood spotlight
The Houses property type segment in Belleville, NJ saw rents decline by 25.2% year over year, contrasting with the citywide rent increase of 4.3%. This indicates a notable softening in that segment compared to the overall market.
Median rent
Median rent in Belleville
$2,400/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Belleville is $2,400 per month as of October 2026. This is 26% above the national average rent, or $500 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Belleville
61
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Belleville rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Belleville, NJ
Average rent prices in Belleville have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% 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
Belleville, NJ
Rent prices in Belleville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Belleville is $2,500, whereas a house costs $2,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Belleville run $2,195 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,995.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,547 |  3% | 19% | |
1 bedroom | $2,150 | No Change | 16% | |
2 bedroom | $2,862 | 7% | 19% | |
3 bedroom | $2,900 | 3% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,950 | No Change | 11% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Belleville, NJ.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,500 | 2% | 10% | |
Condos | $2,100 | 9% | 13% | |
Houses | $2,300 | 5% | 25% | |
Rooms | $1,260 | 19% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,547
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
19%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,150
Last year
16%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,862
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
19%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,950
Last year
11%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Belleville, NJ.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
10%
Condos
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
13%
Houses
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
25%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,260
Last 30 days
19%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Belleville, 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 Belleville, NJ compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Belleville and Elizabeth by all bedroom counts and property types.
Belleville
26%higher than the national median
16%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Belleville, NJ is 9% higher than the median rent in Elizabeth, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,200
3%$2,200
2%$2,591
6%$2,700
7%$3,875
$2,150
6%$2,950
5%$2,815
1%$2,200
10%$2,850
9%$3,500
5%$2,550
14%Discover rentals in Belleville, NJ
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Belleville
40 Magnolia St, Belleville, NJ 07109
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Belleville
275 Greylock Pkwy, Belleville, NJ 07109
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Belleville
46 Watsessing Ave #13, Belleville, NJ 07109
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Belleville
81 Holmes St, Belleville, NJ 07109
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
371 Cortlandt St, Belleville, NJ 07109
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,250–$3,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Belleville
424 Greylock Pkwy ## 426, Belleville, NJ 07109
2 beds
2 baths
$3,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
165 165 Belmont Ave, Belleville, NJ 07109
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,795–$2,825
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
0 baths
$2,395
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
371 Cortlandt St, Belleville, NJ 07109
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,250–$3,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,395
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$2,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,195
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
0 baths
$2,195
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
0 baths
$2,395
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$2,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,395
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
3d ago
House for rent in Belleville
17 Melwex St, Belleville, NJ 07109
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
Price dropped $100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Mar 8
17h ago
Apartment for rent in Belleville
19 Naples Ave, Belleville, NJ 07109
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
20h ago
1 Brighton Ave, Belleville, NJ 07109
1 bed
1 bath
$1,775
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
256 Belleville Ave, Belleville, NJ 07109
1 bed
1 bath
$1,875
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Belleville, NJ
Quick answers to common questions about the Belleville rental market.
How much is rent in Belleville?
The average rent in Belleville is $2,400 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Belleville?
Average rent prices in Belleville have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Belleville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Belleville is 26% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $500 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Belleville?
To comfortably afford rent in Belleville, you'd need to earn approximately $96,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Belleville?
March offers the best rental deals in Belleville, with prices running about 19% lower than the peak season in October.
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).