Last updated on September 15, 2026

Average rent in
East Hanover, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in East Hanover

$3,742/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in East Hanover is $3,742 per month as of September 2026. This is 97% above the national average rent, or $1,842 more per month.

$3.81

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in East Hanover

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of East Hanover rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%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 remained the same 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 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 $3,613, whereas a house costs $4,325. 1-bedroom apartments in East Hanover run $2,940 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,714.

Listings

Studio

$2,495

-

-

1 bedroom

$2,930

1%

12%

2 bedroom

$3,915

2%

5%

3 bedroom

$4,035

No Change

13%

4 bedroom

$5,050

11%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$2,495

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,930

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,915

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,035

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,050

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

13%

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$3,742
increased by97%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,495
increased by31%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in East Hanover, NJ is 50% higher than the median rent in Cranford, NJ.

Discover rentals in East Hanover, NJ

35 Troy Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in East Hanover

Rental, East Hanover Twp., NJ

35 Troy Rd, East Hanover, NJ 07936

3 beds

2 baths

$3,850

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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 $3,742 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in East Hanover?

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

How does East Hanover rent compare to the national average?

Rent in East Hanover is 97% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,842 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 $150,000/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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