Last updated on October 17, 2026

Average rent in
Edgewater, NJ

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Edgewater rent stands today

    Edgewater, NJ rent rose 4.5% year over year, with a current median of $3,865/month. Renters today are paying $257 more per month on average than last year, with rent just 1.3% below the recent peak of $3,950/month in September 2026.

  • Vs. national rents

    Edgewater rent is 103.4% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median. The market is small with 51 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Edgewater rent for about $2,850/month, 1-bedrooms for $3,100/month, and 2-bedrooms for $4,200/month. Larger units reach $4,630/month for 3-bedrooms and $6,000/month for 4+ bedrooms, covering a broad range of household sizes.

Median rent

Median rent in Edgewater

$3,865/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Edgewater is $3,865 per month as of October 2026. This is 103% above the national average rent, or $1,965 more per month.

$6.01

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Edgewater

51

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Edgewater rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Edgewater, NJ

Average rent prices in Edgewater have decreased by 1% 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 Edgewater, NJ

Rent prices in Edgewater vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Edgewater is $3,527, whereas a house costs $5,525. 1-bedroom apartments in Edgewater run $3,037 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,085.

Listings

Studio

$2,850

No Change

9%

1 bedroom

$3,100

3%

4%

2 bedroom

$4,200

1%

13%

3 bedroom

$4,630

4%

4%

4 bedroom

$6,000

20%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$2,850

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,630

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,000

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

5%

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

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

Edgewater

Median rent price$3,865
increased by103%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,600
increased by37%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Edgewater, NJ is 49% higher than the median rent in Cliffside Park, NJ.

Discover rentals in Edgewater, NJ

798 Undercliff Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Edgewater

436 Undercliff Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Edgewater

2 Bed, 2 Bath Unit in Edgewater, NJ - $2800/mo

436 Undercliff Ave #1, Edgewater, NJ 07020

2 beds

2 baths

$2,800

1111 River Rd #F17 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Edgewater

Rentals/Res, Low/Gard, Edgewater, NJ

1111 River Rd #F17, Edgewater, NJ 07020

2 beds

2 baths

$2,950

6202 City Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Edgewater

Rentals/Res, Mid Rise, Edgewater, NJ

6202 City Pl, Edgewater, NJ 07020

2 beds

1 bath

$3,000

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Frequently asked questions for Edgewater, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the Edgewater rental market.

How much is rent in Edgewater?

The average rent in Edgewater is $3,865 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Edgewater?

Average rent prices in Edgewater have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Edgewater rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Edgewater is 103% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,965 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Edgewater?

To comfortably afford rent in Edgewater, you'd need to earn approximately $155,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Edgewater?

January offers the best rental deals in Edgewater, with prices running about 11% lower than October's peak rates. Planning a winter move can deliver meaningful savings compared to fall apartment hunting.

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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