Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on October 31, 2025

Average rent in
Elizabeth, NJ

Last updated on October 31, 2025

Last updated on October 31, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Elizabeth, NJ is $2,150. This is +11%, or $205, higher than the national average.

$3.14

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,150

decreased by12%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

120

for rent on Zumper.com

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Elizabeth, NJ is $2,150. This is +11%, or $205, higher than the national average.

$3.14

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

10%
83%
7%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500

Households

74%
26%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Elizabeth, NJ

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Elizabeth, NJ have decreased by 4% in the last month and have decreased by 12% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Elizabeth, NJ

The monthly rent for an apartment in Elizabeth, NJ is $2,100. A 1-bedroom apartment in Elizabeth, NJ costs about $1,800 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,100. Houses for rent in Elizabeth, NJ are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,500.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,800

1%

15%

2 bedroom

$2,100

4%

6%

3 bedroom

$2,600

1%

8%

4 bedroom

$3,295

7%

3%

Studio

$1,100

4%

26%

Studio

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

26%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,295

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Elizabeth, 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.

Compare rent prices in Elizabeth, NJ to other cities

Median rent prices in Elizabeth, NJ for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bayonne, NJ.

Elizabeth

Median rent price$2,150
increased by11%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,400
increased by23%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Elizabeth, NJ is 10% lower than the median rent in Bayonne, NJ.

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$2,497

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$2,025

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$2,995

decreased by2%

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$2,400

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$2,816

increased by6%

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$2,200

increased by2%

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$2,968

increased by16%

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$2,800

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Cost of living in
Elizabeth, NJ

The overall cost of living in Elizabeth, NJ is 14% higher than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

6% higher

Groceries

6% higher

Health

9% higher

Housing

35% higher

Transportation

6% higher

Utilities

3% higher

Apartments for rent in Jersey City

Discover rentals in Elizabeth, NJ

152 Inslee Pl #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Elizabeth

152 Inslee Pl, Elizabeth, NJ 07206

152 Inslee Pl #1, Elizabeth, NJ 07206

2 beds

1 bath

$1,545

Apartment for rent

208 5th St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

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208 5th St

208 5th St, Elizabeth, NJ 07206

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

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441 Marshall Street #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Elizabeth

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

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Available Sep 20

632 Adams Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Elizabeth

2 beds

1 bath

$2,150

$1,700

Price drop

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Available Nov 1

512 East Jersey Street #3R - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Available Oct 24

153 Ripley Place #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Elizabeth

153 Ripley Place, Elizabeth, NJ

153 Ripley Place #3, Elizabeth, NJ 07206

2 beds

1 bath

$1,799

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 4

175 Madison Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

Downtown Elizabeth apartment for rent in Elizabeth

175 Madison Ave #1, Elizabeth, NJ 07201

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

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62 3rd St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Elizabeth

62 3rd St #1, Elizabeth, NJ 07206

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 1