Last updated on September 16, 2026

Average rent in
Edison, NJ

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Edison rent stands today

    Edison, NJ rent rose 4.7% year over year, with a current median of $2,800/month. Renters today are paying $194 more per month on average than last year, with rent holding steady month to month after a recent trough below $2,500/month earlier this year.

  • Compared to national trends

    Edison runs roughly 1.5× the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier among metros. The market offers 101 total rentals and a smaller inventory compared to larger metros.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Edison rent for about $1,636/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,000/month, and 2-bedrooms near $2,500/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,100/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $4,250/month. The studio rent of $1,636/month shows the range across bedroom sizes.

  • What you'll pay

    Houses command a median of $3,225/month while apartments are lower at $2,225/month. Houses make up nearly half of total rentals, with apartments and condos comprising the rest.

Median rent

Median rent in Edison

$2,800/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Edison is $2,800 per month as of September 2026. This is 47% above the national average rent, or $900 more per month.

$2.50

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Edison

101

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Edison rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Edison, NJ

Average rent prices in Edison have remained the same over the last month and have increased 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 $2,225, whereas a house costs $3,225. 1-bedroom apartments in Edison run $1,995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,250.

Listings

Studio

$1,636

15%

4%

1 bedroom

$2,000

2%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,500

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$3,100

2%

1%

4 bedroom

$4,250

6%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$1,636

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,250

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

11%

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

Median rent price$2,800
increased by47%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,500
increased by32%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Edison, NJ is 12% higher than the median rent in Carteret, NJ.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Carteret

$2,500

increased by3%
Last year
East Brunswick

$2,898

increased by1%
Last year
Franklin Township

$3,730

increased by116%
Last year
Kenilworth

$2,495

decreased by6%
Last year
Linden

$2,402

increased by16%
Last year
New Brunswick

$2,700

decreased by4%
Last year

Discover rentals in Edison, NJ

915 King Georges Post Road - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

915 King Georges Post Road

915 King Georges Post Rd, Edison, NJ 08837

2 beds

1 bath

$1,850

392 College Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Edison

Rental, Edison Twp., NJ

392 College Dr, Edison, NJ 08817

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

382 College Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Edison

Residential Lease, Edison, NJ

382 College Dr, Edison, NJ 08817

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

78 College Dr #78 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Edison

Residential Lease, Edison, NJ

78 College Dr #78, Edison, NJ 08817

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

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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 September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Edison?

Average rent prices in Edison have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% 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).

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187 Westgate Dr, Edison, NJ 08820, USA
191 Prestwick Way, Edison, NJ 08820, USA
201 Edison Glen Ter, Edison, NJ 08837, USA
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