Last updated on June 16, 2026

Average rent in
Boonton, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Boonton

$2,910/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Boonton is $2,910 per month as of June 2026. This is 49% above the national average rent, or $960 more per month.

$3.41

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Boonton

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Boonton 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 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 decreased by 1% 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 Boonton, NJ

Rent prices in Boonton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Boonton is $2,927, whereas a house costs $3,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Boonton run $2,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,165.

Listings

Studio

$2,205

1%

9%

1 bedroom

$2,770

6%

5%

2 bedroom

$3,295

1%

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,900

2%

14%

4 bedroom

$4,300

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,205

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,770

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,295

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,300

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$2,910
increased by49%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,590
increased by84%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Boonton, NJ is 19% lower than the median rent in Cedar Grove, NJ.

Discover rentals in Boonton, NJ

721 Birch St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Boonton

Private room for rent in Boonton Morris county

721 Birch St, Boonton, NJ 07005

1 bed

1 bath

$825

House for rent

Available Jun 1

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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 $2,910 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Boonton?

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

How does Boonton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Boonton is 49% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $960 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 $116,000/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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