Last updated on June 20, 2026

Average rent in
East Brunswick, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in East Brunswick

$2,800/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in East Brunswick is $2,800 per month as of June 2026. This is 44% above the national average rent, or $850 more per month.

$2.63

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in East Brunswick

22

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 $2,637, whereas a house costs $3,250. 1-bedroom apartments in East Brunswick run $2,475 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,029.

Listings

Studio

$1,507

-

-

1 bedroom

$2,000

No Change

10%

2 bedroom

$2,969

1%

6%

3 bedroom

$3,500

6%

7%

4 bedroom

$4,000

9%

32%

Studio

Average rent

$1,507

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,969

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

32%

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$2,800
increased by44%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,600
increased by33%

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

239 Old Bridge Tpke - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in East Brunswick

APARTMENT - Other - East Brunswick, NJ

239 Old Bridge Tpke, East Brunswick, NJ 08816

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

Apartment for rent

18 Fountain St #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in East Brunswick

APARTMENT - Colonial - East Brunswick, NJ

18 Fountain St #B, East Brunswick, NJ 08816

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

Apartment for rent

216 Blew Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in East Brunswick

CONDOS - Other - East Brunswick, NJ

216 Blew Ct, East Brunswick, NJ 08816

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

Condo for rent

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

$2,650

Apartment 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 $2,800 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in East Brunswick?

Average rent prices in East Brunswick have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does East Brunswick rent compare to the national average?

Rent in East Brunswick is 44% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $850 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 $112,000/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?

East Brunswick's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,400 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $3,000 monthly. These figures represent the current market conditions across the city's rental inventory.

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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