Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Average rent in
Elizabeth, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Elizabeth rent stands today
Elizabeth, NJ rent rose 2.3% year over year, with a current median of $2,200/month. Renters today are paying $13 more per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially flat as the market stabilizes after recent declines.
Compared to national trends
Elizabeth runs 14.0% more expensive than the $1,930/month national median, placing it above average in cost among metros with a modest total rental inventory of 139 units.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Elizabeth sit around $1,650/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,845/month, and 2-bedrooms around $2,100/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,500/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $2,690/month.
Price ranges
Apartments make up 81.3% of total rentals with a median rent of $2,199/month, while houses represent 10.8% of rentals and rent for a median of $2,500/month. This mix shapes the overall rental market in Elizabeth, NJ.
Median rent
Median rent in Elizabeth
$2,200/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Elizabeth is $2,200 per month as of July 2026. This is 14% above the national average rent, or $270 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Elizabeth
139
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 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 $2,199, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Elizabeth run $1,845 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,650 | 4% | 27% | |
1 bedroom | $1,845 |  4% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $2,100 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,500 | 3% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,690 | 6% | 11% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Elizabeth | $2,399 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,199 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,500 | 10% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,500 | 13% | No Change | |
Rooms | $900 | 15% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
27%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,845
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,690
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
11%
Downtown Elizabeth
Average rent
$2,399
Apartments
Average rent
$2,199
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
10%
Houses
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
13%
Rooms
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
15%
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
14%higher than the national median
14%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Elizabeth, NJ is equal to the median rent in Bayonne, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,200
15%$2,307
21%$2,672
20%$1,999
6%$2,850
25%$2,050
3%$2,800
6%$2,404
2%$3,225
7%$2,100
2%$2,736
3%$2,675
29%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
House for rent in Elizabeth
148 Chilton St #2, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
1 bed
1 bath
$950
House for rent
Available Jul 8
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabeth
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 15
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
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elizabeth
1 bed
1 bath
$6,000
House for rent
Available May 15
1d ago
Townhouse for rent in Elizabeth
5 Harbor Front Plz #NA, Elizabeth, NJ 07206
3 beds
5 baths
$4,895
House for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabeth
747 Rahway Ave #2, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
3 beds
2 baths
$3,700
Apartment for rent
1d ago
78 Murray St, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,199–$2,799
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,900
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
3 baths
$4,500
House for rent
Available May 1
8h ago
212 Westfield Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07208
3 beds
1 bath
$2,795
Apartment for rent
8h ago
854 W Grand St, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,800–$2,450
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
3 baths
$4,500
House for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
562 Madison Avenue #2, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
3 beds
2 baths
$3,200
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,900
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Verified
562 Madison Avenue #2, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
3 beds
2 baths
$3,200
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabeth
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 15
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
19h ago
Apartment for rent in Elizabeth
610 Franklin St #2, Elizabeth, NJ 07206
3 beds
2 baths
$2,700
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 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 $2,200 per month as of July 25, 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 2% since last year.
How does Elizabeth rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Elizabeth is 14% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $270 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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Elizabeth average around $1,810/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,150/month.
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).