Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on April 30, 2026
Last updated on April 30, 2026
Last updated on April 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Elizabeth, NJ is $2,163. This is +11%, or $214, higher than the national average.
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As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Elizabeth, NJ is $2,163. This is +11%, or $214, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
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 prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Elizabeth, NJ have remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 15% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Elizabeth, NJ is $2,156. A 1-bedroom apartment in Elizabeth, NJ costs about $1,700 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,000. Houses for rent in Elizabeth, NJ are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,500.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,700 | 3% | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $2,050 | 2% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $2,525 | 1% | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $3,800 | 1% | 7% | |
Studio | $1,625 | 3% | 6% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Elizabeth | $2,202 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,156 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,785 | 23% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,500 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,936 | 1% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,625
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,525
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
Downtown Elizabeth
Average rent
$2,202
Apartments
Average rent
$2,156
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,785
Last 30 days
23%
Houses
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,936
Last 30 days
1%
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.
Median rent prices in Elizabeth, NJ for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bayonne, NJ.
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Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Elizabeth, NJ is 6% lower than the median rent in Bayonne, NJ.
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$2,150
Last year
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$2,800
Last year
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$2,675
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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.
Expensesaccrued by most renters | Average costcompared to national average |
|---|---|
Goods & Services | 6% higher |
Groceries | 6% higher |
Health | 9% higher |
Housing | 35% higher |
Transportation | 6% higher |
Utilities | 3% higher |
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabeth
2 beds
1 bath
$1,799
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabeth
943 Jackson Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabeth
2 beds
0 baths
$1,850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabeth
1116 Anna St #B, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
3 beds
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabeth
1116 Anna St Apt 1b #B1, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
3 beds
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabeth
2 beds
0 baths
$1,850
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1464 1464 Lexington Place aka 1033-39 N Broad Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07208
2 beds
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabeth
2 beds
0 baths
$1,896
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabeth
431 Morris Ave #5, Elizabeth, NJ 07208
2 beds
2 baths
$3,200
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabeth
431 Morris Ave #6, Elizabeth, NJ 07208
2 beds
2 baths
$3,000
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 15
5d+ ago
Downtown Elizabeth apartment for rent in Elizabeth
1 bed
0 baths
$2,848
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabeth
431 Morris Ave #2, Elizabeth, NJ 07208
2 beds
2 baths
$2,800
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabeth
431 Morris Ave #3, Elizabeth, NJ 07208
2 beds
2 baths
$2,800
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 15
1d ago
321 S Broad St, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,450–$2,745
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabeth
431 Morris Ave #1, Elizabeth, NJ 07208
2 beds
1 bath
$2,700
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabeth
431 Morris Ave #7, Elizabeth, NJ 07208
2 beds
1 bath
$2,700
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 15
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
3 baths
$4,500
House for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 15
22h ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabeth
1 bed
1 bath
$1,595
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 29
1d ago
321 S Broad St, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,450–$2,745
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabeth
3 beds
2 baths
$2,550
Apartment for rent
3d ago
78 Murray St, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
2 beds
2 baths
$2,499–$2,595
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1464 1464 Lexington Place aka 1033-39 N Broad Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07208
2 beds
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
724 Seaport Dr, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
3 beds
2 baths
$3,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
3 baths
$4,500
House for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 15
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabeth
3 beds
2 baths
$2,550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
724 Seaport Dr, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
3 beds
2 baths
$3,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabeth
2 beds
0 baths
$2,080
Apartment for rent
2d ago
406 Westminster Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07208
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,000–$2,600
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Downtown Elizabeth house for rent in Elizabeth
1083 Lafayette St, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
3 beds
2 baths
$2,700
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabeth
1 bed
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabeth
2 beds
1 bath
$1,799
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabeth
3 beds
1 bath
$2,250
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 14
22h ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabeth
1 bed
1 bath
$1,595
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 29
23h ago
137 W Jersey St, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
2d ago
836 Jersey Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
2 beds
1 bath
$1,925
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabeth
3 beds
2 baths
$2,550
Apartment for rent
3d ago
78 Murray St, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
2 beds
2 baths
$2,499–$2,595
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1464 1464 Lexington Place aka 1033-39 N Broad Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07208
2 beds
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent