Last updated on May 28, 2026

Average rent in
East Rutherford, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in East Rutherford

$2,700/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in East Rutherford is $2,700 per month as of May 2026. This is 38% above the national average rent, or $750 more per month.

$4.14

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in East Rutherford

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 5% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $2,577, whereas a house costs $3,250. 1-bedroom apartments in East Rutherford run $2,410 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,700.

Listings

Studio

$1,825

1%

-

1 bedroom

$2,410

1%

30%

2 bedroom

$2,600

1%

7%

3 bedroom

$2,800

6%

6%

4 bedroom

$3,325

2%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,825

Last 30 days

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,410

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

30%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,325

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

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$2,700
increased by38%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,700
increased by38%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in East Rutherford, NJ is equal to the median rent in Cliffside Park, NJ.

Discover rentals in East Rutherford, NJ

78 Herman St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in East Rutherford

MULTI_FAMILY - East Rutherford, NJ

78 Herman St #2, East Rutherford, NJ 07073

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

Apartment for rent

138 Carlton Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in East Rutherford

MULTI_FAMILY - East Rutherford, NJ

138 Carlton Ave, East Rutherford, NJ 07073

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

Apartment for rent

199 Van Winkle St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in East Rutherford

MULTI_FAMILY - East Rutherford, NJ

199 Van Winkle St #2, East Rutherford, NJ 07073

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

Apartment for rent

104 River St #1stFL - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in East Rutherford

Apartment - East Rutherford, NJ

104 River St #1stFL, East Rutherford, NJ 07073

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

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 $2,700 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in East Rutherford?

Average rent prices in East Rutherford have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

How does East Rutherford rent compare to the national average?

Rent in East Rutherford is 38% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $750 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 $108,000/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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