Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 13, 2026
Average rent in
Elizabeth, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on September 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Elizabeth, NJ rent slipped 1.8% year over year, with a current median of $2,250/month. Renters today are paying $111 less per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially unchanged.
Compared to national trends
Elizabeth runs 18.4% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a pricier metro with a total of 122 rentals available for choice.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Elizabeth sit around $1,895/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,798/month, 2-bedrooms at $2,100/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,650/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $3,790/month. The largest share of rentals are 2- and 3-bedroom units, each making up 34.9% of total rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
The studio bedroom segment in Elizabeth rose 54.7% year over year, diverging from the overall citywide decline. This increase reflects a distinct shift in smaller unit demand compared to the broader market trend.
Median rent
Median rent in Elizabeth
$2,250/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Elizabeth is $2,250 per month as of September 2026. This is 18% above the national average rent, or $350 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Elizabeth
122
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 decreased by 2% 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 $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Elizabeth run $1,795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,895 | 9% |  17% | |
1 bedroom | $1,797 | 4% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $2,100 | No Change | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $2,650 | 3% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $3,790 | 13% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Elizabeth | $2,300 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,200 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,500 | 8% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,500 | 6% | No Change | |
Rooms | $800 | 2% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
17%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,797
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,790
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
2%
Downtown Elizabeth
Average rent
$2,300
Apartments
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
8%
Houses
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
6%
Rooms
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
2%
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
18%higher than the national median
14%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Elizabeth, NJ is 4% higher than the median rent in Bayonne, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,158
21%$2,395
18%$2,675
27%$2,000
2%$2,750
2%$2,100
7%$2,800
4%$2,402
16%$3,013
2%$2,150
$2,735
1%$3,075
9%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
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabeth
443 Erico Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabeth
142 Ripley Pl #3, Elizabeth, NJ 07206
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabeth
1329 Alina St #2R, Elizabeth, NJ 07208
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabeth
943 Jackson Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Elizabeth
907 Colonia Rd, Elizabeth, NJ 07208
5 beds
2.5 baths
$6,500
$6,000
Price drop
House for rent
3d ago
321 S Broad St, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,395–$3,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elizabeth
925 E Jersey St #622, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
2 beds
2 baths
$2,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabeth
526 Jackson Ave #1, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
3d ago
321 S Broad St, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,395–$3,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,750
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
3 baths
$4,500
House for rent
Available May 1
1d ago
246 246 Edgar Place-249 West Jersey St, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
Studio
1 bath
$1,595
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
3 baths
$4,500
House for rent
Available May 1
2d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,595
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Verified
765 Canton St #1, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,750
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
406 Westminster Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07208
1 bed
1 bath
$1,925
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,595
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
7h ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabeth
560 Monroe Ave #1, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
3 beds
2 baths
$2,900
$2,700
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Downtown Elizabeth apartment for rent in Elizabeth
129 Cherry St, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
3 beds
1 bath
$2,250
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
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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 $2,250 per month as of September 12, 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 2% since last year.
How does Elizabeth rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Elizabeth is 18% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $350 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 $90,000/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).