Last updated on May 25, 2026

Average rent in
Demarest, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Demarest

$7,000/mo

increased by35%

vs previous year

The average rent in Demarest is $7,000 per month as of May 2026. This is 259% above the national average rent, or $5,050 more per month.

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average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Demarest

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Demarest rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Demarest, NJ, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Demarest, NJ

Average rent prices in Demarest have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 35% 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 Demarest, NJ

Rent prices in Demarest vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Demarest is $2,949, whereas a house costs $7,375. 1-bedroom apartments in Demarest run $2,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,825.

Listings

Studio

$1,995

-

-

1 bedroom

$2,400

-

-

2 bedroom

$3,600

20%

39%

3 bedroom

$4,750

85%

10%

4 bedroom

$7,750

79%

24%

Studio

Average rent

$1,995

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

39%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,750

Last 30 days

85%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$7,750

Last 30 days

79%

Last year

24%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Demarest, 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 Demarest, NJ compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Demarest and Baxter Estates by all bedroom counts and property types.

Demarest

Median rent price$7,000
increased by259%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$5,125
increased by163%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Demarest, NJ is 37% higher than the median rent in Baxter Estates, NY.

Discover rentals in Demarest, NJ

85 Serpentine Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Demarest

SINGLE_FAMILY - Demarest, NJ

85 Serpentine Rd, Demarest, NJ 07627

4 beds

2 baths

$5,300

House for rent

48 Stelfox St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Demarest

SINGLE_FAMILY - Demarest, NJ

48 Stelfox St, Demarest, NJ 07627

5 beds

3.5 baths

$7,000

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Demarest, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the Demarest rental market.

How much is rent in Demarest?

The average rent in Demarest is $7,000 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Demarest?

Average rent prices in Demarest have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 35% since last year.

How does Demarest rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Demarest is 259% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $5,050 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Demarest?

To comfortably afford rent in Demarest, you'd need to earn approximately $280,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Demarest?

Demarest rental properties do not typically include utilities as part of the rent. None of the available listings across all bedroom types include utilities in their rental rates, meaning renters should budget separately for electricity, gas, water, and other utility costs.

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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