Last updated on October 28, 2026

Average rent in
Cranford, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Cranford

$2,950/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Cranford is $2,950 per month as of October 2026. This is 55% above the national average rent, or $1,050 more per month.

$4.12

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cranford

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Cranford rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Cranford, NJ

Average rent prices in Cranford have increased by 7% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $2,725, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Cranford run $2,240 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,700.

Listings

Studio

$1,485

-

-

1 bedroom

$2,240

5%

2%

2 bedroom

$2,725

3%

4%

3 bedroom

$3,100

No Change

15%

4 bedroom

$4,175

38%

32%

Studio

Average rent

$1,485

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,240

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,725

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,175

Last 30 days

38%

Last year

32%

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

Median rent price$2,950
increased by55%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,650
increased by39%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cranford, NJ is 11% higher than the median rent in Berkeley Heights, NJ.

Discover rentals in Cranford, NJ

52 Johnson Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Cranford

Residential Lease, Cranford, NJ

52 Johnson Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016

3 beds

1 bath

$2,700

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 Cranford, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the Cranford rental market.

How much is rent in Cranford?

The average rent in Cranford is $2,950 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Cranford?

Average rent prices in Cranford have increased by 7% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Cranford rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Cranford is 55% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,050 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 $118,000/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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