Last updated on September 2, 2026

Average rent in
Edgewater, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Edgewater

$3,850/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Edgewater is $3,850 per month as of August 2026. This is 102% above the national average rent, or $1,940 more per month.

$5.47

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Edgewater

42

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Edgewater rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 11% 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 $3,550, whereas a house costs $5,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Edgewater run $2,975 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,025.

Listings

Studio

$2,800

2%

7%

1 bedroom

$2,915

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$4,147

No Change

9%

3 bedroom

$4,705

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$5,400

No Change

36%

Studio

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,915

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,147

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,705

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,400

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

36%

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$3,850
increased by102%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,537
increased by33%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Edgewater, NJ is 52% 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

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

RIELLO - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

3d 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

12 Hilliard Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in Edgewater

Rentals/Res, Mid Rise, Edgewater, NJ

12 Hilliard Ave #2, Edgewater, NJ 07020

3 beds

1 bath

$3,000

Apartment for rent

12 Hilliard Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in Edgewater

Rentals/Res, Mid Rise, Edgewater, NJ

12 Hilliard Ave #1, Edgewater, NJ 07020

3 beds

2 baths

$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 $3,850 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Edgewater?

Average rent prices in Edgewater have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.

How does Edgewater rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Edgewater is 102% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,940 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 $154,000/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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