Last updated on October 14, 2026

Average rent in
Demarest, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Demarest

$3,600/mo

decreased by54%

vs previous year

The average rent in Demarest is $3,600 per month as of October 2026. This is 89% above the national average rent, or $1,700 more per month.

$9.72

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Demarest

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Demarest rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%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 decreased by 18% over the last month and have decreased by 54% 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 $3,400, whereas a house costs $5,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Demarest run $2,495 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,600.

Listings

Studio

$2,270

-

7%

1 bedroom

$2,495

-

2%

2 bedroom

$3,600

No Change

-

3 bedroom

$4,125

No Change

47%

4 bedroom

$5,500

59%

21%

Studio

Average rent

$2,270

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,125

Last year

47%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,500

Last 30 days

59%

Last year

21%

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$3,600
increased by89%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$5,040
increased by165%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Demarest, NJ is 29% lower than the median rent in Baxter Estates, NY.

Discover rentals in Demarest, NJ

48 Stelfox St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Demarest

Rentals/Res, colonial, Demarest, NJ

48 Stelfox St, Demarest, NJ 07627

5 beds

3.5 baths

$5,500

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.
15 Woodland Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Demarest

Rentals/Res, Ranch, Demarest, NJ

15 Woodland Rd, Demarest, NJ 07627

3 beds

2.5 baths

$4,400

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 Demarest, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the Demarest rental market.

How much is rent in Demarest?

The average rent in Demarest is $3,600 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Demarest?

Average rent prices in Demarest have decreased by 18% over the last month and have decreased by 54% since last year.

How does Demarest rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Demarest is 89% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,700 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 $144,000/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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