Last updated on July 11, 2026

Average rent in
Demarest, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Demarest

$4,600/mo

decreased by36%

vs previous year

The average rent in Demarest is $4,600 per month as of July 2026. This is 136% above the national average rent, or $2,650 more per month.

$26.22

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Demarest

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Demarest rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Demarest, NJ

Average rent prices in Demarest have increased by 11% over the last month and have decreased by 36% 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 $3,750, whereas a house costs $7,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Demarest run $2,495 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,725.

Listings

Studio

$2,270

-

-

1 bedroom

$2,600

-

-

2 bedroom

$3,935

12%

14%

3 bedroom

$4,500

1%

15%

4 bedroom

$11,500

5%

47%

Studio

Average rent

$2,270

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,935

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$11,500

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

47%

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$4,600
increased by136%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$5,775
increased by196%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Demarest, NJ is 20% lower than the median rent in Baxter Estates, NY.

Discover rentals in Demarest, NJ

18 Hardenburgh Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Demarest

MULTI_FAMILY - Demarest, NJ

18 Hardenburgh Ave, Demarest, NJ 07627

2 beds

1 bath

$2,950

Apartment 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

$6,700

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 $4,600 per month as of July 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Demarest?

Average rent prices in Demarest have increased by 11% over the last month and have decreased by 36% since last year.

How does Demarest rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Demarest is 136% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,650 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 $184,000/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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