Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 25, 2026
Average rent in
Cranford, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on July 25, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Cranford
$2,600/mo
12%vs previous year
The average rent in Cranford is $2,600 per month as of July 2026. This is 35% above the national average rent, or $670 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Cranford
17
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Cranford rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Cranford, NJ
Average rent prices in Cranford have increased by 10% over the last month and have decreased by 12% 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
Cranford, NJ
Rent prices in Cranford vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Cranford is $2,547, whereas a house costs $3,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Cranford run $2,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,765.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,241 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,375 | 7% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,600 | No Change |  5% | |
3 bedroom | $3,500 | 1% | 17% | |
4 bedroom | $4,500 | 38% | - |
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 Cranford, NJ.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,547 | 1% | 1% | |
Condos | $3,500 | 28% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,800 | 38% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,241
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,375
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
17%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
38%
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 Cranford, NJ.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,547
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
Condos
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
28%
Houses
Average rent
$3,800
Last 30 days
38%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Cranford, 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 Cranford, NJ compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Cranford and Berkeley Heights by all bedroom counts and property types.
Cranford
35%higher than the national median
66%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Cranford, NJ is 19% lower than the median rent in Berkeley Heights, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$3,200
8%$3,554
10%$2,500
15%$3,145
36%$2,722
13%$4,550
4%$2,505
27%$2,200
4%$3,000
11%$3,000
2%$3,590
13%$3,872
6%Discover rentals in Cranford, NJ
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Cranford
52 Johnson Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016
3 beds
1 bath
$2,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Cranford
18-20 N Union Ave #5, Cranford, NJ 07016
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,495
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Condo for rent in Cranford
314 Lincoln Park E #314, Cranford, NJ 07016
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200
Condo for rent
Available Aug 8
3d ago
12 Riverside Dr, Cranford, NJ 07016
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100–$2,200
Apartment for rent
3d ago
12 Riverside Dr, Cranford, NJ 07016
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100–$2,200
Apartment for rent
3d ago
12 Riverside Dr, Cranford, NJ 07016
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100–$2,200
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Cranford
52 Johnson Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016
3 beds
1 bath
$2,700
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Condo for rent in Cranford
314 Lincoln Park E #314, Cranford, NJ 07016
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200
Condo for rent
Available Aug 8
5d+ ago
House for rent in Cranford
207 Stoughton Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016
4 beds
4 baths
$6,200
House for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Cranford
52 Johnson Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016
3 beds
1 bath
$2,700
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Cranford, NJ
Quick answers to common questions about the Cranford rental market.
How much is rent in Cranford?
The average rent in Cranford is $2,600 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Cranford?
Average rent prices in Cranford have increased by 10% over the last month and have decreased by 12% since last year.
How does Cranford rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Cranford is 35% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $670 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Cranford?
To comfortably afford rent in Cranford, you'd need to earn approximately $104,000/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).