Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 28, 2026
Average rent in
Dover, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on June 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Dover
$2,250/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Dover is $2,250 per month as of June 2026. This is 15% above the national average rent, or $300 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Dover
16
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Dover rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Dover, NJ
Average rent prices in Dover have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $2,262, whereas a house costs $3,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Dover run $2,125 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,500.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,995 | No Change | 41% | |
1 bedroom | $2,140 | No Change | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $2,675 |  3% | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $3,887 | 1% | 27% | |
4 bedroom | $4,250 | 21% | No Change |
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 Dover, NJ.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,262 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,900 | 41% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,600 | 14% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,200 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
41%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,140
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,675
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,887
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
27%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,250
Last 30 days
21%
Last year
No Change
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 Dover, NJ.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,262
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
41%
Houses
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
14%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,200
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
15%higher than the national median
74%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Dover, NJ is 34% lower than the median rent in Berkeley Heights, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$3,400
1%$2,600
$2,710
8%$3,714
8%$2,750
3%$2,350
$4,924
42%$2,962
2%$2,810
$1,775
$2,950
7%$3,090
1%Discover rentals in Dover, NJ
5d+ ago
House for rent in Dover
7 Jefferson Ave, Dover, NJ 07801
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
$2,000
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Dover
93A Park Heights Ave #2, Dover, NJ 07801
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
2d ago
245 E Blackwell St, Dover, NJ 07801
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Dover
3 W Fairview Ave #B, Dover, NJ 07801
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
3h ago
1 W Dickerson St, Dover, NJ 07801
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,095–$3,095
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
91 Park Heights Ave, Dover, NJ 07801
1 bed
1 bath
$2,125
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
40 Fox Hill Dr, Dover, NJ 07801
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Dover
69 Fox Hill Dr #55A, Dover, NJ 07801
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
10 Mount Pleasant Ave, Dover, NJ 07801
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,350–$3,400
Apartment for rent
3h ago
1 W Dickerson St, Dover, NJ 07801
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,095–$3,095
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Dover
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,700
House for rent
Available Jun 17
5h ago
Verified
10 Mount Pleasant Ave, Dover, NJ 07801
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,350–$3,400
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1 W Mcfarlan St, Dover, NJ 07801
Studio
1 bath
$1,480
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Dover
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,700
House for rent
Available Jun 17
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Dover
145 W Clinton St, Dover, NJ 07801
3 beds
2 baths
$3,150
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
10 Mount Pleasant Ave, Dover, NJ 07801
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,350–$3,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
40 Fox Hill Dr, Dover, NJ 07801
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Dover
369 Washington Ave #C15, Dover, NJ 07801
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Dover
26 Harrison St #B, Dover, NJ 07801
3 beds
1 bath
$3,000
Apartment for rent
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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 $2,250 per month as of June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Dover?
Average rent prices in Dover have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Dover rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Dover is 15% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 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).