Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 15, 2026
Average rent in
Dover, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on November 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Dover
$2,222/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Dover is $2,222 per month as of November 2026. This is 17% above the national average rent, or $322 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Dover
22
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 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 1% 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 $2,185, whereas a house costs $3,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Dover run $2,095 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,300.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,780 | No Change |  20% | |
1 bedroom | $2,095 | 1% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $2,300 | 4% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $3,297 | 6% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $4,750 | 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 | $2,185 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,500 | 54% | - | |
Houses | $3,400 | 33% | 27% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,780
Last year
20%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,095
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,297
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,750
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
$2,185
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
54%
Houses
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
33%
Last year
27%
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
17%higher than the national median
37%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Dover, NJ is 15% lower than the median rent in Berkeley Heights, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
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32%$3,054
2%$3,200
68%$2,300
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3%$3,560
19%Discover rentals in Dover, NJ
2d ago
4042 N Sussex St, Dover, NJ 07801
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
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.Apartment for rent
14h ago
Apartment for rent in Dover
87 Monroe Ave #87, Dover, NJ 07801
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
Price dropped $100Fees 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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
1 W Dickerson St, Dover, NJ 07801
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,970–$2,495
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Dover
93C Park Heights Ave #2, Dover, NJ 07801
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
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.House for rent
2d ago
91 Park Heights Ave, Dover, NJ 07801
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,550–$1,895
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Dover
93C Park Heights Ave #2A, Dover, NJ 07801
1 bed
1 bath
$1,895
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Dover
69 Fox Hill Dr #B, Dover, NJ 07801
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Dover
69 Fox Hill Dr #77B, Dover, NJ 07801
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
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.Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
10 Mount Pleasant Ave, Dover, NJ 07801
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,600
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
1 W Dickerson St, Dover, NJ 07801
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,970–$2,495
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.Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
10 Mount Pleasant Ave, Dover, NJ 07801
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,600
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
91 Park Heights Ave, Dover, NJ 07801
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,550–$1,895
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Dover
135 W Chrystal St #135, Dover, NJ 07801
3 beds
2 baths
$2,800
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Dover
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,200
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.House for rent
14h ago
Apartment for rent in Dover
87 Monroe Ave #87, Dover, NJ 07801
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
Price dropped $100Fees 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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
4042 N Sussex St, Dover, NJ 07801
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Dover
135 W Chrystal St #135, Dover, NJ 07801
3 beds
2 baths
$2,800
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Dover
75 Thompson Ave #75, Dover, NJ 07801
4 beds
1 bath
$3,100
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.Condo for rent
Available Dec 1
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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 $2,222 per month as of November 14, 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 1% since last year.
How does Dover rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Dover is 17% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $322 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 $89,000/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).