Last updated on August 1, 2026

Average rent in
East Hanover, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in East Hanover

$3,554/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in East Hanover is $3,554 per month as of July 2026. This is 84% above the national average rent, or $1,624 more per month.

$4.16

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in East Hanover

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of East Hanover rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%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 decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased 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 $3,328, whereas a house costs $4,400. 1-bedroom apartments in East Hanover run $3,030 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,467.

Listings

Studio

$2,295

-

-

1 bedroom

$2,977

4%

12%

2 bedroom

$3,527

2%

14%

3 bedroom

$4,950

1%

80%

4 bedroom

$5,200

7%

23%

Studio

Average rent

$2,295

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,977

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,527

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,950

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

80%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,200

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

23%

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$3,554
increased by84%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,600
increased by35%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in East Hanover, NJ is 37% higher than the median rent in Cranford, NJ.

Average rent in nearby cities

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Cranford

$2,600

decreased by3%
Last year
Garwood

$2,500

increased by15%
Last year
Kenilworth

$2,722

decreased by13%
Last year
Livingston

$4,550

decreased by4%
Last year
Morristown

$3,000

decreased by14%
Last year
Parsippany Troy Hills

$2,850

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Last year

Discover rentals in East Hanover, NJ

32 Rebecca Rd - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Townhouse for rent in East Hanover

SINGLE_FAMILY - East Hanover Twp., NJ

32 Rebecca Rd, East Hanover, NJ 07936

3 beds

2 baths

$3,300

House for rent

121 S Ridgedale Ave #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in East Hanover

$4,525 - Luxury 4 BD / 5 BA House In East Hanover

121 S Ridgedale Ave #NA, East Hanover, NJ 07936

4 beds

5 baths

$4,525

$4,425

Price drop

House for rent

Available Sep 1

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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 $3,554 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in East Hanover?

Average rent prices in East Hanover have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does East Hanover rent compare to the national average?

Rent in East Hanover is 84% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,624 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 $142,000/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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32 Rebecca Rd, East Hanover, NJ 07936, USA
121 S Ridgedale Ave, East Hanover, NJ 07936, USA
35 Troy Road, East Hanover, NJ 07936, USA
8 Claire Ct, East Hanover, NJ 07936, USA
11 Great Meadow Ln, East Hanover, NJ 07936, USA
21 Joseph Dr, East Hanover, NJ 07936, USA
26 Dartmoor Rd, East Hanover, NJ 07936, USA
45 Eberhardt Road, East Hanover, NJ 07936, USA
92 Klinger Rd, East Hanover, NJ 07936, USA
26 Sharon Drive, East Hanover, NJ 07936, US
3 Ridgedale Ave W, East Hanover, NJ 07936, USA
9 Katie Ct, East Hanover, NJ 07936, USA
9 Perry St, East Hanover, NJ 07936, USA
13 Klinger Rd, East Hanover, NJ 07936, USA
147 Castle Ridge Dr, East Hanover, NJ 07936, USA
15 Cambridge Rd, East Hanover, NJ 07936, USA
17 Frankie Ln, East Hanover, NJ 07936, USA
20 Grove Ave, East Hanover, NJ 07936, USA
22 Frankie Ln, East Hanover, NJ 07936, USA
25 Klinger Rd, East Hanover, NJ 07936, USA