Average Rent in Elizabeth, NJ and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Elizabeth, NJ

Average rent prices in Elizabeth have remained the same over the last month and have decreased 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
Elizabeth, NJ

Rent prices in Elizabeth vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Elizabeth is $2,200, whereas a house costs $2,583. 1-bedroom apartments in Elizabeth run $1,750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,100.


Studio	$1,825	No Change	7%
1 bedroom	$1,852	5%	2%
2 bedroom	$2,100	No Change	6%
3 bedroom	$2,655	3%	3%
4 bedroom	$3,350	6%	10%

		Listings
Downtown Elizabeth	$2,449


Apartments	$2,200	1%	No Change
Condos	$2,197	32%	No Change
Houses	$2,583	2%	No Change
Rooms	$2,000	2%	-

Studio

Average rent

$1,825

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,852

Last 30 days

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,655

Last 30 days

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,350

Last 30 days

Last year

10%

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.

How does rent in Elizabeth, NJ compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Elizabeth and Bayonne by all bedroom counts and property types.

Elizabeth

Median rent price$2,200

13%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,300

18%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Elizabeth, NJ is 4% lower than the median rent in Bayonne, NJ.

Average rent in nearby cities

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$2,300

$2,300

$2,500

$1,995

$2,350

$2,000

$2,800

$2,285

$3,200

$2,100

$2,744

$2,500

Cost of living in Elizabeth, NJ

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

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	3% higher
Utilities	5% higher

Discover rentals in Elizabeth, NJ

516 East Jersey Street #3L - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in Elizabeth

516 East Jersey Street #3L, Elizabeth, NJ 07206

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 15

3d ago

Apartment for rent in Elizabeth

170 Bellevue Street #1R, Elizabeth, NJ 07202

2 beds

0 baths

$1,800

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 11

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Elizabeth

170 Bellevue St #1R, Elizabeth, NJ 07202

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Elizabeth

644 MAPLE AVE. ELIZABETH 2 BDRMS $1,900

644 Maple Ave #1, Elizabeth, NJ 07202

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

Apartment for rent

Available May 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Elizabeth

Spacious 2BR Apartment w/ Central A/C | Bright Layout | Prime Elizabeth Location

142 Ripley Pl #3, Elizabeth, NJ 07206

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Elizabeth

2 Stories - Elizabeth City, NJ

943 Jackson Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07201

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

Apartment for rent

Modern Kit/Bath, Heat/Hot Water Included, Live - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Modern Kit/Bath, Heat/Hot Water Included, Live

1464 1464 Lexington Place aka 1033-39 N Broad Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07208

2 beds

1 bath

$1,895

Apartment for rent

19h ago

Apartment for rent in Elizabeth

26 Stiles St #10, Elizabeth, NJ 07208

2 beds

1 bath

$1,900

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Elizabeth, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the Elizabeth rental market.

How much is rent in Elizabeth?

The average rent in Elizabeth is $2,200 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Elizabeth?

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

How does Elizabeth rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Elizabeth is 13% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $250 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Elizabeth?

To comfortably afford rent in Elizabeth, you'd need to earn approximately $88,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Elizabeth?

Elizabeth's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,900 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,200 monthly. These figures reflect recent declines from the previous year's pricing levels.

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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