Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
Dunellen, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Dunellen
$2,650/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Dunellen is $2,650 per month as of October 2026. This is 39% above the national average rent, or $750 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Dunellen
12
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Dunellen rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Dunellen, NJ, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Dunellen, NJ
Average rent prices in Dunellen have decreased by 12% over the last month and have decreased by 10% 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 $2,415, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Dunellen run $2,050 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,659.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,882 | No Change | 18% | |
1 bedroom | $2,050 |  4% | 28% | |
2 bedroom | $2,795 | 9% | 12% | |
3 bedroom | $3,350 | 5% | 14% | |
4 bedroom | $3,600 | No Change | 24% |
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 | $2,415 | 3% | 14% | |
Condos | $2,850 | 60% | - | |
Houses | $3,200 | 12% | 17% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,882
Last year
18%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
28%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,795
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,350
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
14%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,600
Last year
24%
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
$2,415
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
14%
Condos
Average rent
$2,850
Last 30 days
60%
Houses
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
17%
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
39%higher than the national median
14%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Dunellen, NJ is 23% higher than the median rent in Bound Brook, NJ.
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Discover rentals in Dunellen, NJ
14h ago
401 Sanford Ave, Dunellen, NJ 08812
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000–$2,250
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
4d ago
348 Front St, Dunellen, NJ 08812
2 beds
1 bath
$2,050
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 Dunellen
309 Dunellen Ave #2, Dunellen, NJ 08812
3 beds
1 bath
$2,200
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Dunellen
309 Dunellen Ave #1, Dunellen, NJ 08812
3 beds
1 bath
$2,690
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
4h ago
100 S Washington Ave, Dunellen, NJ 08812
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,186–$4,276
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
745 Bound Brook Rd, Dunellen, NJ 08812
1 bed
1 bath
$2,230–$2,280
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
4h ago
100 S Washington Ave, Dunellen, NJ 08812
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,186–$4,276
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Dunellen
758 2nd St #758, Dunellen, NJ 08812
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,650
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Dunellen
758 2nd St, Dunellen, NJ 08812
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,650
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
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Dunellen
758 2nd St #758, Dunellen, NJ 08812
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,650
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Dunellen
758 2nd St, Dunellen, NJ 08812
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,650
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
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Dunellen
309 Dunellen Ave #1, Dunellen, NJ 08812
3 beds
1 bath
$2,690
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 Dunellen
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,300
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
401 Sanford Ave, Dunellen, NJ 08812
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000–$2,250
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
4d ago
348 Front St, Dunellen, NJ 08812
2 beds
1 bath
$2,050
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 Dunellen
309 Dunellen Ave #2, Dunellen, NJ 08812
3 beds
1 bath
$2,200
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Dunellen
309 Dunellen Ave #1, Dunellen, NJ 08812
3 beds
1 bath
$2,690
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
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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 $2,650 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Dunellen?
Average rent prices in Dunellen have decreased by 12% over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.
How does Dunellen rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Dunellen is 39% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $750 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 $106,000/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).