Last updated on November 3, 2026

Average rent in
East Brunswick, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in East Brunswick

$2,974/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in East Brunswick is $2,974 per month as of October 2026. This is 57% above the national average rent, or $1,074 more per month.

$2.58

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in East Brunswick

36

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of East Brunswick rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 increased by 7% 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 $3,300. 1-bedroom apartments in East Brunswick run $2,371 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,971.

Listings

Studio

$1,667

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,995

No Change

13%

2 bedroom

$3,000

No Change

4%

3 bedroom

$3,500

3%

6%

4 bedroom

$3,950

16%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,667

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,950

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

5%

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$2,974
increased by57%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,450
increased by29%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in East Brunswick, NJ is 21% higher than the median rent in Carteret, NJ.

Discover rentals in East Brunswick, NJ

15 Cleveland Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in East Brunswick

Residential Lease, East Brunswick, NJ

15 Cleveland Ave, East Brunswick, NJ 08816

3 beds

1 bath

$2,500

Price dropped $150Fees 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.
368 Summerhill Rd #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in East Brunswick

2 beds

1 bath

$2,550

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.
172 Main St #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in East Brunswick

172 Main St #A, East Brunswick, NJ 08816

3 beds

1.5 baths

$2,600

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.
25 Ellwood Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in East Brunswick

Residential Lease, East Brunswick, NJ

25 Ellwood Rd, East Brunswick, NJ 08816

3 beds

2 baths

$3,200

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.

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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 $2,974 per month as of October 31, 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 increased by 7% since last year.

How does East Brunswick rent compare to the national average?

Rent in East Brunswick is 57% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,074 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 $119,000/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?

August sees the lowest rent in East Brunswick while April has the highest, with about a 2.2% difference between these months. Searching in August might result in lower prices compared to spring timing.

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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