Last updated on September 29, 2026

Average rent in
Dover, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Dover

$2,240/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Dover is $2,240 per month as of September 2026. This is 18% above the national average rent, or $340 more per month.

$3.89

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Dover

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Dover rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Dover, NJ

Average rent prices in Dover have increased by 2% 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 Dover, NJ

Rent prices in Dover vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Dover is $2,240, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Dover run $2,045 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,400.

Listings

Studio

$2,037

5%

No Change

1 bedroom

$2,019

No Change

3%

2 bedroom

$2,525

2%

4%

3 bedroom

$3,550

6%

15%

4 bedroom

$4,500

17%

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,037

Last 30 days

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,019

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,525

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,550

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

17%

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

Compare median rent prices in Dover and Berkeley Heights by all bedroom counts and property types.

Dover

Median rent price$2,240
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,725
increased by43%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Dover, NJ is 18% lower than the median rent in Berkeley Heights, NJ.

Discover rentals in Dover, NJ

40-42 North Sussex Street - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.7

Very good

40-42 North Sussex Street

4042 N Sussex St, Dover, NJ 07801

2 beds

1 bath

$1,850

93A Park Heights Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Dover

Rental, Dover Town, NJ

93A Park Heights Ave #2, Dover, NJ 07801

2 beds

1 bath

$2,195

245 East Blackwell Street - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.5

Very good

245 East Blackwell Street

245 E Blackwell St, Dover, NJ 07801

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

40 Prospect St ## 42 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Dover

Rental, Dover Town, NJ

40 Prospect St ## 42, Dover, NJ 07801

2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

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Frequently asked questions for Dover, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the Dover rental market.

How much is rent in Dover?

The average rent in Dover is $2,240 per month as of September 26, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Dover?

Average rent prices in Dover have increased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Dover rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Dover is 18% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $340 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Dover?

To comfortably afford rent in Dover, you'd need to earn approximately $90,000/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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