Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on January 30, 2026
Last updated on January 30, 2026
Last updated on January 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Elizabeth, NJ is $2,295. This is +21%, or $395, higher than the national average.
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As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Elizabeth, NJ is $2,295. This is +21%, or $395, 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 2% 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 $2,250. A 1-bedroom apartment in Elizabeth, NJ costs about $1,800 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,100. Houses for rent in Elizabeth, NJ are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,600.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,800 | 3% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $2,100 | No Change | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $2,600 | 3% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,700 | 6% | 5% | |
Studio | $1,850 | 20% | 5% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Elizabeth | $2,202 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,250 | 2% | 2% | |
Condos | $2,200 | 12% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,600 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $2,000 | 55% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
5%
Downtown Elizabeth
Average rent
$2,202
Apartments
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
12%
Houses
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
55%
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 1% lower than the median rent in Bayonne, NJ.
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$2,200
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$2,650
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Last year
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$2,929
Last year
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$2,995
Last year
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
Emma St, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
2 beds
1 bath
$1,306
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
12h ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabeth
144 Inslee Pl Apt 3l #3L, Elizabeth, NJ 07206
3 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabeth
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 17
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabeth
471 Madison Ave #4E, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabeth
153 Ripley Place #3, Elizabeth, NJ 07206
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 4
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabeth
2 beds
0 baths
$1,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabeth
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
142 Ripley Pl #2, Elizabeth, NJ 07206
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabeth
528 Jefferson Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
3 beds
2 baths
$3,400
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Downtown Elizabeth condo for rent in Elizabeth
439 Union Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07208
2 beds
2 baths
$3,000
Condo for rent
Available Jul 30
5d+ ago
Downtown Elizabeth apartment for rent in Elizabeth
1 bed
0 baths
$2,848
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Elizabeth house for rent in Elizabeth
100 Union St #259, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
1 bed
1 bath
$2,848
House for rent
4h ago
321 S Broad St, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,295–$2,995
Apartment for rent
12h ago
78 Murray St, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
2 beds
2 baths
$2,750–$2,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1372 Hamilton St, Elizabeth, NJ 07208
2 beds
1 bath
$2,700
Apartment for rent
5h ago
614-620 S Broad St, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
2 beds
2 baths
$2,650–$2,895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,595
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 28
4h ago
321 S Broad St, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,295–$2,995
Apartment for rent
5h ago
614-620 S Broad St, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
2 beds
2 baths
$2,650–$2,895
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabeth
610 Salem Ave #E6, Elizabeth, NJ 07208
Studio
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
23h ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabeth
610 Salem Ave #B14, Elizabeth, NJ 07208
1 bed
1 bath
$2,250
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
1d ago
Downtown Elizabeth condo for rent in Elizabeth
439 Union Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07208
2 beds
2 baths
$3,000
Condo for rent
Available Jul 30
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabeth
411 Elizabeth Ave #3, Elizabeth, NJ 07206
3 beds
1 bath
$2,125
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
724 Seaport Dr, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
3 beds
2 baths
$3,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,595
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 28
5h ago
614-620 S Broad St, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
2 beds
2 baths
$2,650–$2,895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
724 Seaport Dr, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
3 beds
2 baths
$3,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elizabeth
557 S Broad St #A5, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
1 bed
1 bath
$1,741
House for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Elizabeth apartment for rent in Elizabeth
3 beds
2 baths
$2,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabeth
323 E Jersey St #1, Elizabeth, NJ 07206
3 beds
2 baths
$2,500
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 31
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabeth
615 Court St #3, Elizabeth, NJ 07206
1 bed
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elizabeth
728 Linden Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
3 beds
2 baths
$2,750
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,595
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 28
12h ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabeth
144 Inslee Pl Apt 3l #3L, Elizabeth, NJ 07206
3 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 15
23h ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabeth
750 N Broad St #2H, Elizabeth, NJ 07208
3 beds
2 baths
$2,999
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
23h ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabeth
610 Salem Ave #E6, Elizabeth, NJ 07208
Studio
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
23h ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabeth
610 Salem Ave #B14, Elizabeth, NJ 07208
1 bed
1 bath
$2,250
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
1d ago
127-147 Chilton Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
1 bed
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Downtown Elizabeth condo for rent in Elizabeth
439 Union Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07208
2 beds
2 baths
$3,000
Condo for rent
Available Jul 30
2d ago
64 Dehart Pl, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
1 bed
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent