Last updated on August 5, 2026

Average rent in
East Brunswick, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in East Brunswick

$2,813/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in East Brunswick is $2,813 per month as of August 2026. This is 45% above the national average rent, or $873 more per month.

$2.41

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in East Brunswick

34

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of East Brunswick rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in East Brunswick, NJ

Average rent prices in East Brunswick have increased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same 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 East Brunswick, NJ

Rent prices in East Brunswick vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in East Brunswick is $2,734, whereas a house costs $3,512. 1-bedroom apartments in East Brunswick run $2,475 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,030.

Listings

Studio

$1,550

-

-

1 bedroom

$2,199

No Change

5%

2 bedroom

$2,898

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$3,500

No Change

10%

4 bedroom

$4,300

6%

24%

Studio

Average rent

$1,550

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,199

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,898

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,300

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

24%

The table above reflects average rent prices in East Brunswick, 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 East Brunswick, NJ compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in East Brunswick and Carteret by all bedroom counts and property types.

East Brunswick

Median rent price$2,813
increased by45%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,600
increased by34%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in East Brunswick, NJ is 8% higher than the median rent in Carteret, NJ.

Discover rentals in East Brunswick, NJ

241 Old Bridge Tpke - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in East Brunswick

APARTMENT - East Brunswick, NJ

241 Old Bridge Tpke, East Brunswick, NJ 08816

3 beds

1.5 baths

$2,700

Apartment for rent

6 Rutgers Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in East Brunswick

SINGLE_FAMILY - Colonial - East Brunswick, NJ

6 Rutgers Rd, East Brunswick, NJ 08816

3 beds

2 baths

$3,200

House for rent

59 Covington Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in East Brunswick

TOWNHOME - Other - East Brunswick, NJ

59 Covington Ct, East Brunswick, NJ 08816

3 beds

2.5 baths

$3,300

House for rent

408 Ryders Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in East Brunswick

SINGLE_FAMILY - Cape Cod - East Brunswick, NJ

408 Ryders Ln, East Brunswick, NJ 08816

3 beds

2 baths

$3,300

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for East Brunswick, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the East Brunswick rental market.

How much is rent in East Brunswick?

The average rent in East Brunswick is $2,813 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in East Brunswick?

Average rent prices in East Brunswick have increased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does East Brunswick rent compare to the national average?

Rent in East Brunswick is 45% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $873 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in East Brunswick?

To comfortably afford rent in East Brunswick, you'd need to earn approximately $113,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in East Brunswick?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in East Brunswick average around $2,400/month and two-bedrooms approximately $3,000/month.

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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