Last updated on November 1, 2026

Average rent in
Bridgeton, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Bridgeton

$1,600/mo

increased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bridgeton is $1,600 per month as of October 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $300 less per month.

$2.20

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bridgeton

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bridgeton rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Bridgeton, NJ

Average rent prices in Bridgeton have increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 14% 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 Bridgeton, NJ

Rent prices in Bridgeton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bridgeton is $1,250, whereas a house costs $1,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Bridgeton run $1,047 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,500.

Listings

Studio

$1,200

No Change

9%

1 bedroom

$1,195

6%

20%

2 bedroom

$1,625

2%

17%

3 bedroom

$1,950

3%

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,300

34%

12%

Studio

Average rent

$1,200

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,195

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

20%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,625

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

34%

Last year

12%

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

Compare median rent prices in Bridgeton and Buena by all bedroom counts and property types.

Bridgeton

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,895

Equal to the the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bridgeton, NJ is 16% lower than the median rent in Buena, NJ.

Discover rentals in Bridgeton, NJ

204-204 1/2 Atlantic St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

204-204 1/2 Atlantic St

204 1/2 Atlantic St, Bridgeton, NJ 08302

1 bed

0 baths

$575

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.
213 Cohansey St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Bridgeton

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

Price dropped $75Fees 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.
70 Church/ 57 Elmer - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.1

Very good

70 Church/ 57 Elmer

70 Church St, Bridgeton, NJ 08302

3 beds

1 bath

$1,600

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.
198 South Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Bridgeton

Residential Lease, BRIDGETON, NJ

198 South Ave #2, Bridgeton, NJ 08302

4 beds

1 bath

$1,600

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 Bridgeton, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the Bridgeton rental market.

How much is rent in Bridgeton?

The average rent in Bridgeton is $1,600 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bridgeton?

Average rent prices in Bridgeton have increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.

How does Bridgeton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bridgeton is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Bridgeton?

To comfortably afford rent in Bridgeton, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/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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