Last updated on July 18, 2026

Average rent in
Edgewater, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Edgewater

$3,700/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Edgewater is $3,700 per month as of July 2026. This is 90% above the national average rent, or $1,755 more per month.

$5.29

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Edgewater

45

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Edgewater rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%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 increased by 5% 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 $3,727, whereas a house costs $5,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Edgewater run $3,060 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,130.

Listings

Studio

$2,565

No Change

2%

1 bedroom

$3,012

No Change

3%

2 bedroom

$4,085

4%

3%

3 bedroom

$4,685

1%

13%

4 bedroom

$16,500

3%

97%

Studio

Average rent

$2,565

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,012

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,085

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,685

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$16,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

97%

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$3,700
increased by90%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,572
increased by32%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Edgewater, NJ is 44% higher than the median rent in Cliffside Park, NJ.

Discover rentals in Edgewater, NJ

13 Columbia Ter #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Edgewater

MULTI_FAMILY - Edgewater, NJ

13 Columbia Ter #B, Edgewater, NJ 07020

1 bed

1 bath

$1,800

Apartment for rent

798 Undercliff Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Edgewater

Apartment for rent

Available May 1

RIELLO - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

RIELLO

99 99 Gorge Road, Edgewater, NJ 07020

1–4 beds

1–4 baths

$2,335–$6,750

Apartment for rent

46 Hudson Ave #C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Edgewater

MULTI_FAMILY - Edgewater, NJ

46 Hudson Ave #C, Edgewater, NJ 07020

2 beds

1 bath

$3,000

Apartment for rent

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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 $3,700 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Edgewater?

Average rent prices in Edgewater have increased by 5% 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 90% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,755 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 $148,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Edgewater average around $2,920/month and two-bedrooms approximately $3,930/month.

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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