Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 13, 2026
Average rent in
Cranford, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on September 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Cranford
$2,495/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Cranford is $2,495 per month as of September 2026. This is 31% above the national average rent, or $595 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Cranford
18
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Cranford rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Cranford, NJ
Average rent prices in Cranford have remained the same 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 $2,650, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Cranford run $2,336 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,142 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,195 |  8% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,850 |  1% | 20% | |
3 bedroom | $3,200 | No Change | 13% | |
4 bedroom | $6,800 | 38% | 12% |
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 | $2,650 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,100 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,200 | 38% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,142
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,850
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
20%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
13%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,800
Last 30 days
38%
Last year
12%
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
$2,650
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$3,200
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
31%higher than the national median
42%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Cranford, NJ is 8% lower than the median rent in Berkeley Heights, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,700
4%$3,742
2%$2,775
8%$2,695
33%$2,495
6%$4,350
2%$2,212
2%$2,287
1%$2,847
5%$3,000
4%$3,382
29%$3,500
12%Discover rentals in Cranford, NJ
5d+ 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
$3,295
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Condo for rent in Cranford
112 Lincoln Park E, Cranford, NJ 07016
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200
Condo for rent
2d ago
12 Riverside Dr, Cranford, NJ 07016
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100–$2,200
Apartment for rent
2d ago
12 Riverside Dr, Cranford, NJ 07016
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100–$2,200
Apartment for rent
2d ago
12 Riverside Dr, Cranford, NJ 07016
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100–$2,200
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Condo for rent in Cranford
112 Lincoln Park E, Cranford, NJ 07016
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Cranford
46 Parkway Vlg Apt F #Apt F, Cranford, NJ 07016
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Cranford
52 Johnson Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016
3 beds
1 bath
$2,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Cranford
46 Parkway Vlg Apt F #Apt F, Cranford, NJ 07016
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950
Condo for rent
5d+ 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 $2,495 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Cranford?
Average rent prices in Cranford have remained the same 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 31% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $595 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 $100,000/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).