Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 28, 2026
Average rent in
Elizabeth, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on October 28, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Elizabeth rent stands today
Elizabeth, NJ rent rose 2.8% year over year, with a current median of $2,200/month. Renters today are paying $60 more per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Elizabeth runs 15.8% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a pricier market for renters compared to the national average, with 153 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Elizabeth rent for $1,550/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,725/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,075/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,625/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,975/month. These bedroom tiers represent the range of rents available across the city.
Neighborhood spotlight
Studio rents climbed 14.8% year over year and 4+ bedroom rents rose 14.4%, both diverging from the citywide 2.8% increase. This shows distinct trends within Elizabeth's rental market segments.
Median rent
Median rent in Elizabeth
$2,200/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Elizabeth is $2,200 per month as of October 2026. This is 16% above the national average rent, or $300 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Elizabeth
153
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Elizabeth rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Elizabeth, NJ
Average rent prices in Elizabeth have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $3,225. 1-bedroom apartments in Elizabeth run $1,750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,075.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,550 | 3% | 15% | |
1 bedroom | $1,725 |  1% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $2,075 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,625 | 2% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,975 | 4% | 14% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Elizabeth | $2,200 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,200 | No Change | 5% | |
Condos | $2,450 | 56% | 2% | |
Houses | $3,225 | 9% | 29% | |
Rooms | $900 | 13% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
15%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,725
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,075
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,625
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,975
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
14%
Downtown Elizabeth
Average rent
$2,200
Apartments
Average rent
$2,200
Last year
5%
Condos
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
56%
Last year
2%
Houses
Average rent
$3,225
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
29%
Rooms
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
13%
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
16%higher than the national median
21%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
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,300
4%$2,400
4%$2,595
13%$2,000
1%$2,700
$2,150
8%$2,800
5%$2,495
3%$2,990
4%$2,200
$2,700
8%$2,625
3%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 | 7% higher |
| Groceries | 7% higher |
| Health | 10% higher |
| Housing | 34% higher |
| Transportation | 3% higher |
| Utilities | 7% higher |
Discover rentals in Elizabeth, NJ
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabeth
242 Franklin St #4, Elizabeth, NJ 07206
5 beds
4 baths
$1,000
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 19
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabeth
242 Franklin St #5, Elizabeth, NJ 07206
5 beds
4 baths
$1,050
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 19
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabeth
242 Franklin St #2, Elizabeth, NJ 07206
5 beds
4 baths
$1,100
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 19
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabeth
242 Franklin St #3, Elizabeth, NJ 07206
5 beds
4 baths
$1,100
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 19
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elizabeth
907 Colonia Rd, Elizabeth, NJ 07208
5 beds
2.5 baths
$5,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabeth
1021 Cross Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07208
3 beds
2 baths
$3,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabeth
747 Rahway Ave #2, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
3 beds
2 baths
$3,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Elizabeth
712 N Broad St #2C, Elizabeth, NJ 07208
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
2d ago
321 S Broad St, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,395–$3,150
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 28
1d ago
212 Westfield Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07208
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
127 Chilton St, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,770–$1,926
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$1,375
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 26
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,575
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 30
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,575
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 31
11h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 28
5d+ ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$1,375
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 26
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,575
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 30
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,575
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 31
1d ago
144 Inslee Pl, Elizabeth, NJ 07206
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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 October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Elizabeth?
Average rent prices in Elizabeth have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Elizabeth rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Elizabeth is 16% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 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?
Late fall and winter months offer the best rental opportunities in Elizabeth, with November seeing the lowest rents and September through December experiencing less competition from other renters.
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).