Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
East Hanover, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in East Hanover

$3,592/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in East Hanover is $3,592 per month as of October 2026. This is 89% above the national average rent, or $1,692 more per month.

$4.30

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in East Hanover

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of East Hanover 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

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in East Hanover, NJ, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in East Hanover, NJ

Average rent prices in East Hanover have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 Hanover, NJ

Rent prices in East Hanover vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in East Hanover is $3,390, whereas a house costs $4,400. 1-bedroom apartments in East Hanover run $3,030 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,675.

Listings

Studio

$3,101

-

9%

1 bedroom

$3,000

2%

8%

2 bedroom

$3,700

1%

No Change

3 bedroom

$4,520

2%

51%

4 bedroom

$5,000

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$3,101

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,700

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,520

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

51%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,000

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

Compare median rent prices in East Hanover and Cranford by all bedroom counts and property types.

East Hanover

Median rent price$3,592
increased by89%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,950
increased by55%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in East Hanover, NJ is 22% higher than the median rent in Cranford, NJ.

Discover rentals in East Hanover, NJ

71 Tiffany Dr - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in East Hanover

71 TIFFANY DRIVE

71 Tiffany Dr, East Hanover, NJ 07936

4 beds

4 baths

$8,000

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.
71 Eastwood Ter - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in East Hanover

Rental, East Hanover Twp., NJ

71 Eastwood Ter, East Hanover, NJ 07936

3 beds

2.5 baths

$5,700

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.
Livana East Hanover - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
Rent special

8h ago

8.8

Very good

Livana East Hanover

72 Eagle Rock Ave, East Hanover, NJ 07936

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,692–$6,322

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.

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Frequently asked questions for East Hanover, NJ

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

How much is rent in East Hanover?

The average rent in East Hanover is $3,592 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in East Hanover?

Average rent prices in East Hanover have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does East Hanover rent compare to the national average?

Rent in East Hanover is 89% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,692 more per month.

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

To comfortably afford rent in East Hanover, you'd need to earn approximately $144,000/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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