Last updated on July 7, 2026

Average rent in
Bernardsville, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Bernardsville

$3,354/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bernardsville is $3,354 per month as of July 2026. This is 72% above the national average rent, or $1,404 more per month.

$3.02

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bernardsville

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bernardsville rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Bernardsville, NJ, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Bernardsville, NJ

Average rent prices in Bernardsville have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 Bernardsville, NJ

Rent prices in Bernardsville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bernardsville is $2,495, whereas a house costs $3,550. 1-bedroom apartments in Bernardsville run $1,750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,495.

Listings

Studio

$1,950

-

No Change

1 bedroom

$1,950

6%

-

2 bedroom

$2,800

1%

-

3 bedroom

$3,800

8%

15%

4 bedroom

$6,500

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,950

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,500

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

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

Bernardsville

Median rent price$3,354
increased by72%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,400
increased by74%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bernardsville, NJ is 1% lower than the median rent in Berkeley Heights, NJ.

Discover rentals in Bernardsville, NJ

10 Church St #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Bernardsville

SINGLE_FAMILY - Bernardsville Boro, NJ

10 Church St #A, Bernardsville, NJ 07924

1 bed

1 bath

$1,750

Apartment for rent

496 Mine Brook Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Bernardsville

SINGLE_FAMILY - Bernardsville Boro, NJ

496 Mine Brook Rd, Bernardsville, NJ 07924

3 beds

1.5 baths

$4,200

House for rent

59 Bernards Ave Unit A #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Bernardsville

MULTI_FAMILY - Bernardsville Boro, NJ

59 Bernards Ave Unit A #A, Bernardsville, NJ 07924

2 beds

1 bath

$2,495

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Bernardsville, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the Bernardsville rental market.

How much is rent in Bernardsville?

The average rent in Bernardsville is $3,354 per month as of July 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bernardsville?

Average rent prices in Bernardsville have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does Bernardsville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bernardsville is 72% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,404 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Bernardsville?

To comfortably afford rent in Bernardsville, you'd need to earn approximately $134,000/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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