Last updated on May 25, 2026

Average rent in
Blackwood, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Blackwood

$1,685/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Blackwood is $1,685 per month as of May 2026. This is 14% below the national average rent, or $265 less per month.

$1.08

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Blackwood

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Blackwood rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Blackwood, NJ

Average rent prices in Blackwood have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased 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 Blackwood, NJ

Rent prices in Blackwood vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Blackwood is $1,477, whereas a house costs $2,570. 1-bedroom apartments in Blackwood run $1,415 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,685.

Listings

Studio

$1,550

6%

6%

1 bedroom

$1,450

2%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,900

No Change

12%

3 bedroom

$2,500

1%

5%

4 bedroom

$3,100

5%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

Last 30 days

5%

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

Compare median rent prices in Blackwood and Bellmawr by all bedroom counts and property types.

Blackwood

Median rent price$1,685
decreased by14%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,450
decreased by26%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Blackwood, NJ is 16% higher than the median rent in Bellmawr, NJ.

Discover rentals in Blackwood, NJ

1713 Old Black Horse Pike #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Blackwood

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 1

Blackwood Gardens - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

Blackwood Gardens

71 Lakeland Rd, Blackwood, NJ 08012

2 beds

1 bath

$1,615

Apartment for rent

2049 Barnsboro Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Blackwood

2049 Barnsboro Rd, Blackwood, NJ 08012

2 beds

1 bath

$1,685

Apartment for rent

1217 Old Black Horse Pike - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Blackwood

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Blackwood, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the Blackwood rental market.

How much is rent in Blackwood?

The average rent in Blackwood is $1,685 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Blackwood?

Average rent prices in Blackwood have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Blackwood rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Blackwood is 14% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $265 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Blackwood?

To comfortably afford rent in Blackwood, you'd need to earn approximately $67,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Blackwood?

Blackwood offers strong options for renters with pets, as 61% of available apartments welcome furry companions. With an average of 41 listings available monthly, pet owners have access to approximately 25 pet-friendly properties to choose from.

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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