Last updated on August 28, 2026

Average rent in
East Rutherford, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in East Rutherford

$2,800/mo

increased by16%

vs previous year

The average rent in East Rutherford is $2,800 per month as of August 2026. This is 45% above the national average rent, or $875 more per month.

$3.76

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in East Rutherford

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of East Rutherford 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 Rutherford, NJ

Average rent prices in East Rutherford have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 16% 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 Rutherford, NJ

Rent prices in East Rutherford vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in East Rutherford is $2,800, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in East Rutherford run $2,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,160.

Listings

Studio

$1,797

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$2,447

3%

8%

2 bedroom

$2,612

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,850

9%

8%

4 bedroom

$3,700

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,797

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,447

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,612

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,850

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,700

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

Compare median rent prices in East Rutherford and Cliffside Park by all bedroom counts and property types.

East Rutherford

Median rent price$2,800
increased by45%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,537
increased by32%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in East Rutherford, NJ is 10% higher than the median rent in Cliffside Park, NJ.

Discover rentals in East Rutherford, NJ

42 Washington Pl #2ndFL - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in East Rutherford

MULTI_FAMILY - East Rutherford, NJ

42 Washington Pl #2ndFL, East Rutherford, NJ 07073

2 beds

1 bath

$1,900

Apartment for rent

22 John St ##1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in East Rutherford

House for rent

262 Main St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in East Rutherford

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in East Rutherford

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for East Rutherford, NJ

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

How much is rent in East Rutherford?

The average rent in East Rutherford is $2,800 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in East Rutherford?

Average rent prices in East Rutherford have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 16% since last year.

How does East Rutherford rent compare to the national average?

Rent in East Rutherford is 45% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $875 more per month.

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

To comfortably afford rent in East Rutherford, you'd need to earn approximately $112,000/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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