Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Berkeley Heights, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Berkeley Heights

$2,800/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Berkeley Heights is $2,800 per month as of October 2026. This is 47% above the national average rent, or $900 more per month.

$2.78

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Berkeley Heights

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Berkeley Heights 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 Berkeley Heights, NJ

Average rent prices in Berkeley Heights have increased by 6% 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 Berkeley Heights, NJ

Rent prices in Berkeley Heights vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Berkeley Heights is $2,650, whereas a house costs $4,069. 1-bedroom apartments in Berkeley Heights run $2,140 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,500.

Listings

Studio

$1,445

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,800

No Change

26%

2 bedroom

$2,800

No Change

12%

3 bedroom

$3,000

No Change

-

4 bedroom

$4,300

5%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,445

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last year

26%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,300

Last 30 days

5%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Berkeley Heights, 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 Berkeley Heights, NJ compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Berkeley Heights and Bernardsville by all bedroom counts and property types.

Berkeley Heights

Median rent price$2,800
increased by47%

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 Berkeley Heights, NJ is 8% higher than the median rent in Bernardsville, NJ.

Discover rentals in Berkeley Heights, NJ

32 Sherman Ave S - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Berkeley Heights

2 beds

2 baths

$3,150

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.
174 Snyder Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Berkeley Heights

3 beds

0 baths

$3,400

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.
106 Mountain Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Berkeley Heights

Rental, Berkeley Heights Twp., NJ

106 Mountain Ave, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922

4 beds

2 baths

$3,800

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Berkeley Heights, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the Berkeley Heights rental market.

How much is rent in Berkeley Heights?

The average rent in Berkeley Heights is $2,800 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Berkeley Heights?

Average rent prices in Berkeley Heights have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Berkeley Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Berkeley Heights is 47% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $900 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Berkeley Heights?

To comfortably afford rent in Berkeley Heights, you'd need to earn approximately $112,000/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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