Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Average rent in
Edison, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Edison, NJ rent slipped 4.7% year over year, with a current median of $2,573/month. Renters today are paying $31 less per month on average than last year.
Compared to national trends
Edison, NJ runs roughly 1.3× the $1,940/month national median, placing it in the higher-priced tier of metros. The market offers 97 total rentals across a mix of apartments, condos, and houses.
Price ranges
Studios in Edison rent for $1,636/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,900/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,400/month, 3-bedrooms for $3,200/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $4,200/month. This range reflects the variety of unit sizes available to renters.
Median rent
Median rent in Edison
$2,573/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Edison is $2,573 per month as of August 2026. This is 33% above the national average rent, or $633 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Edison
97
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Edison rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Edison, NJ
Average rent prices in Edison have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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
Edison, NJ
Rent prices in Edison vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Edison is $2,250, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Edison run $2,125 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,250.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,636 |  15% | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $1,900 | 2% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $2,400 | 1% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $3,200 | No Change | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $4,200 | No Change | 4% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Edison, NJ.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,250 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,200 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,200 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,636
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Edison, NJ.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
3%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Edison, 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 Edison, NJ compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Edison and Carteret by all bedroom counts and property types.
Edison
33%higher than the national median
34%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Edison, NJ is 1% lower than the median rent in Carteret, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
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12%$2,392
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10%$2,485
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28%Discover rentals in Edison, NJ
5d+ ago
915 King Georges Post Rd, Edison, NJ 08837
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Edison
382 College Dr, Edison, NJ 08817
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Edison
78 College Dr #78, Edison, NJ 08817
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Edison
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Condo for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Edison
162 Westgate Dr #162, Edison, NJ 08820
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,175
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Edison
187 Westgate Dr, Edison, NJ 08820
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,100
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Edison
516 Westgate Dr, Edison, NJ 08820
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,100
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Edison
20 Cedar St #NA, Edison, NJ 08820
2 beds
2 baths
$3,000
House for rent
Available Aug 1
2d ago
145 Grandview Ave, Edison, NJ 08837
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,075–$2,995
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
145A Grandview Ave, Edison, NJ 08837
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,125–$2,575
Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Edison
3 beds
3 baths
$3,100
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Edison
60 College Dr #60, Edison, NJ 08817
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
Condo for rent
Available Jul 29
5d+ ago
House for rent in Edison
35 Clark Ave, Edison, NJ 08817
4 beds
3 baths
$4,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Edison
31 Edinburgh Ct #31, Edison, NJ 08820
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,100
House for rent
Available Aug 15
2d ago
House for rent in Edison
11 Baxter Rd, Edison, NJ 08817
4 beds
3 baths
$4,200
House for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Edison
10 Eardley Rd, Edison, NJ 08817
4 beds
2 baths
$4,150
House for rent
1d ago
615 Amboy Ave, Edison, NJ 08837
1 bed
1 bath
$1,625
Apartment for rent
2d ago
145 Grandview Ave, Edison, NJ 08837
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,295–$2,995
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Townhouse for rent in Edison
8 Travers Ave #2, Edison, NJ 08817
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,000
$3,800
Price drop
House for rent
2d ago
Townhouse for rent in Edison
8 Travers Ave, Edison, NJ 08817
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,000
$3,800
Price drop
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Edison, NJ
Quick answers to common questions about the Edison rental market.
How much is rent in Edison?
The average rent in Edison is $2,573 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Edison?
Average rent prices in Edison have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.
How does Edison rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Edison is 33% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $633 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Edison?
To comfortably afford rent in Edison, you'd need to earn approximately $103,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Edison?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Edison average around $1,980/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,500/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).