Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Average rent in
Carteret, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Carteret
$2,600/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Carteret is $2,600 per month as of June 2026. This is 33% above the national average rent, or $650 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Carteret
29
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Carteret rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Carteret, NJ
Average rent prices in Carteret have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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
Carteret, NJ
Rent prices in Carteret vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Carteret is $2,500, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Carteret run $2,415 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,650.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,177 | 2% | 12% | |
1 bedroom | $2,325 |  3% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $2,647 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,600 | No Change | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $4,000 | 3% | 29% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Carteret, NJ.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,500 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,400 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,500 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,177
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
12%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,325
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,647
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
29%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Carteret, NJ.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
No Change
The table above reflects average rent prices in Carteret, 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 Carteret, NJ compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Carteret and Edison by all bedroom counts and property types.
Carteret
33%higher than the national median
40%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Carteret, NJ is 5% lower than the median rent in Edison, NJ.
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29%Discover rentals in Carteret, NJ
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Carteret
15 Fitch St, Carteret, NJ 07008
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Carteret
23 Union St #2, Carteret, NJ 07008
3 beds
1 bath
$2,350
Apartment for rent
Available May 25
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Carteret
556 Roosevelt Ave #2, Carteret, NJ 07008
3 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Carteret
556 Roosevelt Ave #1, Carteret, NJ 07008
3 beds
1 bath
$2,600
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
36 Washington Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,750–$3,907
Apartment for rent
1d ago
21 Washington Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,100–$3,100
Price drop
Apartment for rent
21h ago
36 Washington Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,965–$3,146
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carteret
47 Christopher St #47, Carteret, NJ 07008
2 beds
2 baths
$2,700
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
36 Washington Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,750–$3,907
Apartment for rent
21h ago
36 Washington Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,965–$3,146
Apartment for rent
1d ago
21 Washington Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,100–$3,100
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
180 Roosevelt Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500–$2,600
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
36 Washington Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,750–$3,907
Apartment for rent
21h ago
36 Washington Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,965–$3,146
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Carteret
556 Roosevelt Ave #2, Carteret, NJ 07008
3 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Carteret
23 Union St #2, Carteret, NJ 07008
3 beds
1 bath
$2,350
Apartment for rent
Available May 25
1d ago
Verified
36 Washington Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,750–$3,907
Apartment for rent
21h ago
36 Washington Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,965–$3,146
Apartment for rent
1d ago
21 Washington Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,100–$3,100
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Carteret
230 Washington Ave #1, Carteret, NJ 07008
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Carteret, NJ
Quick answers to common questions about the Carteret rental market.
How much is rent in Carteret?
The average rent in Carteret is $2,600 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Carteret?
Average rent prices in Carteret have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Carteret rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Carteret is 33% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $650 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Carteret?
To comfortably afford rent in Carteret, you'd need to earn approximately $104,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Carteret?
Carteret's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,300 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,700 monthly. These figures reflect current pricing across the city's rental inventory.
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).