Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 2, 2026
Average rent in
Edison, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on November 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Edison, NJ rent is up 1.8% year over year, with a current median of $2,800/month. Renters today are paying $50 more per month on average than last year, though rents slipped 1.8% month over month recently.
Compared to national trends
Edison rents run 47.4% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing Edison in the higher price tier among U.S. metros despite a modest total rental inventory of 105 units.
Price ranges
Studios in Edison rent for about $1,018/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,998/month, 2-bedrooms near $2,500/month, 3-bedrooms at $3,000/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $3,900/month. The 2-bedroom segment makes up the largest share of rentals at 51.4%.
Median rent
Median rent in Edison
$2,800/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Edison is $2,800 per month as of October 2026. This is 47% above the national average rent, or $900 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Edison
105
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 increased by 2% 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 $2,375 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,700.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,018 |  82% | 35% | |
1 bedroom | $1,997 | No Change | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $2,500 | No Change | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $3,000 | 3% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $3,900 | 7% | 3% |
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 | 1% | 3% | |
Condos | $2,450 | 6% | 2% | |
Houses | $3,200 | 3% | 3% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,018
Last 30 days
82%
Last year
35%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,997
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,900
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
3%
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
1%
Last year
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
2%
Houses
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
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
47%higher than the national median
29%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Edison, NJ is 14% higher than the median rent in Carteret, NJ.
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2%Discover rentals in Edison, NJ
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Edison
706 Merrywood Dr #NA, Edison, NJ 08817
2 beds
3 baths
$1,700
Price dropped $1,500Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 21
11h ago
915 King Georges Post Rd, Edison, NJ 08837
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Edison
78 College Dr, Edison, NJ 08817
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Edison
7 Coolidge Ave, Edison, NJ 08837
2 beds
1 bath
$1,975
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Edison
5 Hollywood St, Edison, NJ 08820
4 beds
3.5 baths
$6,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Edison
7 Mount Pleasant Ave, Edison, NJ 08820
4 beds
4.5 baths
$5,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Edison
6 Whitewood Rd, Edison, NJ 08820
4 beds
3.5 baths
$5,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Edison
4 beds
4 baths
$5,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
2d ago
145 Grandview Ave, Edison, NJ 08837
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,075–$2,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
145A Grandview Ave, Edison, NJ 08837
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,125–$2,575
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Edison
706 Merrywood Dr #NA, Edison, NJ 08817
2 beds
3 baths
$1,700
Price dropped $1,500Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 21
5d+ ago
House for rent in Edison
16 Outcalt Rd, Edison, NJ 08817
4 beds
2 baths
$4,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
4d ago
145A Grandview Ave, Edison, NJ 08837
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,125–$2,575
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1985 State Route 27, Edison, NJ 08817
1 bed
1 bath
$1,695–$1,825
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Edison
1013 Waterford Dr, Edison, NJ 08817
2 beds
2 baths
$2,300
Price dropped $200Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Edison
3018 Edward Stec Blvd #18, Edison, NJ 08837
3 beds
2 baths
$2,949
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
11h ago
915 King Georges Post Rd, Edison, NJ 08837
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
145 Grandview Ave, Edison, NJ 08837
3 beds
1 bath
$2,675
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Edison
12 Fox Rd, Edison, NJ 08817
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
Price dropped $200Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
303 Plainfield Ave, Edison, NJ 08817
1 bed
1 bath
$1,725
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment 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 $2,800 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Edison?
Average rent prices in Edison have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Edison rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Edison is 47% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $900 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 $112,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Edison?
March offers the lowest rents in Edison, running about 8.6% below July peak prices. This seasonal pattern creates clear timing opportunities for renters looking to secure better rates during slower periods.
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).