Last updated on September 15, 2026

Average rent in
Boonton, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Boonton

$3,095/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Boonton is $3,095 per month as of September 2026. This is 63% above the national average rent, or $1,195 more per month.

$2.96

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Boonton

9

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Boonton rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 Boonton, NJ, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Boonton, NJ

Average rent prices in Boonton have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 Boonton, NJ

Rent prices in Boonton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Boonton is $3,035, whereas a house costs $3,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Boonton run $2,710 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,525.

Listings

Studio

$2,300

5%

9%

1 bedroom

$2,645

No Change

2%

2 bedroom

$3,412

3%

4%

3 bedroom

$3,247

1%

No Change

4 bedroom

$4,700

No Change

29%

Studio

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,645

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,412

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,247

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,700

Last year

29%

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

Compare median rent prices in Boonton and Cedar Grove by all bedroom counts and property types.

Boonton

Median rent price$3,095
increased by63%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,700
increased by42%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Boonton, NJ is 15% higher than the median rent in Cedar Grove, NJ.

Discover rentals in Boonton, NJ

204 Church St #5D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Boonton

3 beds

1 bath

$3,200

204 Church St #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Boonton

3 beds

2 baths

$3,695

2 Lyonsville Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Boonton

Rental, Rockaway Twp., NJ

2 Lyonsville Rd, Boonton, NJ 07005

4 beds

2 baths

$4,000

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Frequently asked questions for Boonton, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the Boonton rental market.

How much is rent in Boonton?

The average rent in Boonton is $3,095 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Boonton?

Average rent prices in Boonton have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Boonton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Boonton is 63% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,195 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Boonton?

To comfortably afford rent in Boonton, you'd need to earn approximately $124,000/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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