Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on January 30, 2026
Last updated on January 30, 2026
Last updated on January 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Carteret, NJ is $2,589. This is +36%, or $689, higher than the national average.
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As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Carteret, NJ is $2,589. This is +36%, or $689, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Carteret, NJ have remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 3% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Carteret, NJ is $2,567. A 1-bedroom apartment in Carteret, NJ costs about $2,330 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,950. Houses for rent in Carteret, NJ are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,000.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,295 | 1% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $2,825 | 1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,700 | 4% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $3,200 | 5% | 7% | |
Studio | $2,125 | 1% | No Change |
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.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,567 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,500 | 18% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,000 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,125
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,825
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
7%
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
$2,567
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
18%
Houses
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
1%
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.
Median rent prices in Carteret, NJ for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Edison, NJ.
Carteret
higher than the national median
higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Carteret, NJ is 1% higher than the median rent in Edison, NJ.
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1d ago
132 Heald St, Carteret, NJ 07008
3 beds
1 bath
$1,975
Condo for rent
Available Jan 29
5d+ ago
Verified
132 Heald St, Carteret, NJ 07008
3 beds
1 bath
$1,975
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 30
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Carteret
60 Heald St #F1, Carteret, NJ 07008
3 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Carteret
125 Lowell St #2, Carteret, NJ 07008
3 beds
1 bath
$2,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Carteret
228 Washington Ave #2, Carteret, NJ 07008
3 beds
2 baths
$2,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carteret
67 Edgar St #1, Carteret, NJ 07008
3 beds
1 bath
$2,800
House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Carteret
80 Poplar St, Carteret, NJ 07008
4 beds
2 baths
$3,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carteret
4 beds
2 baths
$3,600
House for rent
15h ago
21 Washington Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,875–$3,200
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
36 Washington Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,010–$3,239
Apartment for rent
1d ago
180 Roosevelt Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,100–$2,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carteret
230 Washington Ave #2, Carteret, NJ 07008
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
House for rent
13h ago
Apartment for rent in Carteret
85 Edgar St #2ndFL, Carteret, NJ 07008
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
$2,000
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
18h ago
Verified
36 Washington Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,010–$3,239
Apartment for rent
1d ago
180 Roosevelt Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,100–$2,600
Apartment for rent
15h ago
21 Washington Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,875–$3,200
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
36 Washington Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,010–$3,239
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
132 Heald St, Carteret, NJ 07008
3 beds
1 bath
$1,975
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 30
1d ago
180 Roosevelt Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,100–$2,600
Apartment for rent
1d ago
132 Heald St, Carteret, NJ 07008
3 beds
1 bath
$1,975
Condo for rent
Available Jan 29
13h ago
Apartment for rent in Carteret
85 Edgar St #2ndFL, Carteret, NJ 07008
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
$2,000
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
15h ago
21 Washington Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,875–$3,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Carteret
28 Union St, Carteret, NJ 07008
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Carteret
125 Lowell St #2, Carteret, NJ 07008
3 beds
1 bath
$2,700
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
36 Washington Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,010–$3,239
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
132 Heald St, Carteret, NJ 07008
3 beds
1 bath
$1,975
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 30
13h ago
Apartment for rent in Carteret
85 Edgar St #2ndFL, Carteret, NJ 07008
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
$2,000
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
15h ago
21 Washington Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,875–$3,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
132 Heald St, Carteret, NJ 07008
3 beds
1 bath
$1,975
Condo for rent
Available Jan 29
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Carteret
28 Union St, Carteret, NJ 07008
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Carteret
1154 Roosevelt Ave #2, Carteret, NJ 07008
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Carteret
16 Somerset St, Carteret, NJ 07008
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
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