Last updated on June 17, 2026

Average rent in
Dunellen, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Dunellen

$2,462/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Dunellen is $2,462 per month as of June 2026. This is 26% above the national average rent, or $512 more per month.

$4.88

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Dunellen

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Dunellen rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Dunellen, NJ

Average rent prices in Dunellen have decreased by 11% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $2,362, whereas a house costs $3,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Dunellen run $2,425 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,300.

Listings

Studio

$2,285

48%

-

1 bedroom

$2,185

No Change

6%

2 bedroom

$2,250

1%

13%

3 bedroom

$3,475

2%

8%

4 bedroom

$4,500

No Change

12%

Studio

Average rent

$2,285

Last 30 days

48%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,185

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,475

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last year

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

Median rent price$2,462
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,150
increased by10%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Dunellen, NJ is 15% higher than the median rent in Bound Brook, NJ.

Discover rentals in Dunellen, NJ

824 2nd St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Dunellen

2 Stories, Apartment - Dunellen Boro, NJ

824 2nd St, Dunellen, NJ 08812

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

Apartment for rent

815 2nd St #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Dunellen

APARTMENT - Other - Dunellen, NJ

815 2nd St #B, Dunellen, NJ 08812

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

Apartment for rent

1818 W 4th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Dunellen

Apartment for rent

401 Sanford Ave Dunellen, NJ 08812 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8

Very good

401 Sanford Ave Dunellen, NJ 08812

401 Sanford Ave, Dunellen, NJ 08812

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200–$2,500

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 $2,462 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Dunellen?

Average rent prices in Dunellen have decreased by 11% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Dunellen rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Dunellen is 26% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $512 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 $99,000/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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