Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 1, 2026
Average rent in
Dunellen, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on August 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Dunellen
$2,695/mo
16%vs previous year
The average rent in Dunellen is $2,695 per month as of July 2026. This is 40% above the national average rent, or $765 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Dunellen
17
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Dunellen rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Dunellen, NJ
Average rent prices in Dunellen have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 16% 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
Dunellen, NJ
Rent prices in Dunellen vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Dunellen is $2,500, whereas a house costs $3,575. 1-bedroom apartments in Dunellen run $2,425 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,500.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,909 | 2% | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,331 |  2% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,500 | 4% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $3,629 | 6% | 11% | |
4 bedroom | $4,000 | 22% | 22% |
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 Dunellen, NJ.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,500 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $3,200 | 60% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,575 | 12% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,909
Last 30 days
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,331
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,629
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
22%
Last year
22%
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 Dunellen, NJ.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
60%
Houses
Average rent
$3,575
Last 30 days
12%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Dunellen, 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 Dunellen, NJ compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Dunellen and Bound Brook by all bedroom counts and property types.
Dunellen
40%higher than the national median
13%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Dunellen, NJ is 24% higher than the median rent in Bound Brook, NJ.
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Discover rentals in Dunellen, NJ
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Dunellen
824 2nd St, Dunellen, NJ 08812
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
4d ago
401 Sanford Ave, Dunellen, NJ 08812
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200–$2,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Dunellen
731 Station Rd, Dunellen, NJ 08812
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,250
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Dunellen
408 Prospect Ave, Dunellen, NJ 08812
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,300
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Dunellen
228 Park Ln, Dunellen, NJ 08812
2 beds
3 baths
$3,400
House for rent
1d ago
100 S Washington Ave, Dunellen, NJ 08812
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,325–$3,025
Apartment for rent
2d ago
745 Bound Brook Rd, Dunellen, NJ 08812
Studio
1 bath
$1,740
Apartment for rent
1d ago
100 S Washington Ave, Dunellen, NJ 08812
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,325–$3,025
Apartment for rent
3d ago
King Ct, Dunellen, NJ 08812
2 beds
2 baths
$2,695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Dunellen
731 Station Rd, Dunellen, NJ 08812
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,250
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Dunellen
830 2nd St, Dunellen, NJ 08812
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Dunellen
830 2nd St #830, Dunellen, NJ 08812
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
4d ago
401 Sanford Ave, Dunellen, NJ 08812
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200–$2,500
Apartment for rent
1d ago
100 S Washington Ave, Dunellen, NJ 08812
1 bed
1 bath
$2,325–$2,550
Apartment for rent
4d ago
401 Sanford Ave, Dunellen, NJ 08812
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200–$2,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Dunellen
824 2nd St, Dunellen, NJ 08812
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
1d ago
12 Prospect Ave, Dunellen, NJ 08812
Studio
1 bath
$820
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Dunellen, NJ
Quick answers to common questions about the Dunellen rental market.
How much is rent in Dunellen?
The average rent in Dunellen is $2,695 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Dunellen?
Average rent prices in Dunellen have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 16% since last year.
How does Dunellen rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Dunellen is 40% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $765 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Dunellen?
To comfortably afford rent in Dunellen, you'd need to earn approximately $108,000/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).