Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Average rent in
Elizabeth, NJ

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Elizabeth, NJ is $2,200. This is +16%, or $299, higher than the national average.

$4.58

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,200

decreased by13%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

147

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Elizabeth, NJ is $2,200. This is +16%, or $299, higher than the national average.

$4.58

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

8%
85%
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 13% 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 $2,065. A 1-bedroom apartment in Elizabeth, NJ costs about $1,750 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 $2,700.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,750

1%

12%

2 bedroom

$2,050

2%

9%

3 bedroom

$2,500

1%

9%

4 bedroom

$3,175

6%

8%

Studio

$1,795

9%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,050

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,175

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

8%

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$2,200
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,300
increased by21%

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.

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$2,892

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$2,150

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$2,795

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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

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3d ago

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101 Broadway, Elizabeth, NJ 07206

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1 bath

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142 Ripley Pl #1, Elizabeth, NJ 07206

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

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2 Stories - Elizabeth City, NJ

943 Jackson Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07201

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1 bath

$1,800

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