Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Average rent in
Elizabeth, NJ

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.

$4.10

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,295

decreased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

149

for rent on Zumper.com

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.

$4.10

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

6%
87%
7%
1%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000

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 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.

Rent comparables in
Elizabeth, NJ

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%

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%

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$2,295
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,314
increased by22%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Elizabeth, NJ is 1% lower than the median rent in Bayonne, NJ.

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$3,065

increased by3%

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$2,200

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$2,650

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$2,200

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$2,929

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$2,995

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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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5d+ ago

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1 bath

$1,306

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1 bath

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153 Ripley Place, Elizabeth, NJ

153 Ripley Place #3, Elizabeth, NJ 07206

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750

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Modern 2-Bedroom / 1-Bath Apartment in Elizabeth

142 Ripley Pl #3, Elizabeth, NJ 07206

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

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Available Feb 1

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142 Ripley Pl #2, Elizabeth, NJ 07206

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

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Available Feb 1