Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on March 16, 2026
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.
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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.
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 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.
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 |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Elizabeth | $2,168 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,065 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,250 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,700 | 6% | No Change | |
Rooms | $2,000 | 16% | - |
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%
Downtown Elizabeth
Average rent
$2,168
Apartments
Average rent
$2,065
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
6%
Rooms
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
16%
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 4% lower than the median rent in Bayonne, NJ.
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$2,150
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$2,795
Last year
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$2,800
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
House for rent in Elizabeth
956 1/2 Dehart Pl, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
House for rent
3d ago
101 Broadway, Elizabeth, NJ 07206
3 beds
1 bath
$1,759
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabeth
145 Smith St #2F, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ 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 #1, Elizabeth, NJ 07206
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
5d+ ago
Downtown Elizabeth apartment for rent in Elizabeth
175 Madison Ave #1, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
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
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
16h ago
321 S Broad St, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,425–$2,995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Elizabeth house for rent in Elizabeth
100 Union St #259, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
1 bed
1 bath
$2,966
House for rent
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
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
3d ago
78 Murray St, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
2 beds
2 baths
$2,750–$2,800
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1372 Hamilton St, Elizabeth, NJ 07208
2 beds
1 bath
$2,700
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
Verified
1143 Louisa St #3, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
4 beds
1 bath
$2,800
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
2d ago
45 International Blvd, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Studio
1 bath
$2,609
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1143 Louisa St #2, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabeth
1 bed
1 bath
$1,785
$1,595
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elizabeth
956 1/2 Dehart Pl, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
House for rent
5h ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabeth
238 Franklin St #1, Elizabeth, NJ 07206
3 beds
2 baths
$2,590
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
16h ago
321 S Broad St, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,425–$2,995
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1464 1464 Lexington Place aka 1033-39 N Broad Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07208
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,450–$1,895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1143 Louisa St #3, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
4 beds
1 bath
$2,800
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabeth
1 bed
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 5
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabeth
1 bed
1 bath
$1,785
$1,595
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
5d+ ago
Verified
1143 Louisa St #2, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 1
2d ago
45 International Blvd, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Studio
1 bath
$2,609
Apartment for rent
2d ago
724 Seaport Dr, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
3 beds
2 baths
$3,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabeth
3 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
3d ago
406 Westminster Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07208
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,300–$2,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1143 Louisa St #3, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
4 beds
1 bath
$2,800
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabeth
1 bed
1 bath
$1,499
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabeth
Studio
0 baths
$1,500
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 4
5d+ ago
Verified
1143 Louisa St #2, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabeth
3 beds
1 bath
$2,275
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 14
5d+ ago
836 Jersey Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
2 beds
1 bath
$1,925
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabeth
1 bed
1 bath
$1,785
$1,595
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
2d ago
1464 1464 Lexington Place aka 1033-39 N Broad Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07208
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,450–$1,895
Apartment for rent