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Last updated on October 22, 2026
Average rent in
Elmer, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on October 22, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Elmer
$1,899/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Elmer is $1,899 per month as of October 2026. This is about the same as the national average rent.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Elmer
15
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Elmer rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Elmer, NJ
Average rent prices in Elmer have increased by 11% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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
Elmer, NJ
Rent prices in Elmer vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Elmer is $1,899, whereas a house costs $2,124. 1-bedroom apartments in Elmer run $1,297 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,099.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,200 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,400 | No Change | - | |
2 bedroom | $2,099 |  19% | - | |
3 bedroom | $2,200 | No Change | 39% | |
4 bedroom | $2,850 | No Change | 9% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Elmer, NJ.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,899 | 9% | 20% | |
Condos | $2,350 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $2,124 | 7% | 15% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,200
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,099
Last 30 days
19%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
39%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,850
Last year
9%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Elmer, NJ.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,899
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
20%
Condos
Average rent
$2,350
Houses
Average rent
$2,124
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
15%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Elmer, 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 Elmer, NJ compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Elmer and Berlin Township by all bedroom counts and property types.
Elmer
Equal to the the national median
32%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Elmer, NJ is 24% lower than the median rent in Berlin Township, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,500
$1,550
5%$2,400
$2,000
26%$1,799
31%$1,595
13%$1,700
$2,100
$2,850
15%$1,375
1%$2,100
9%$2,099
14%Discover rentals in Elmer, NJ
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elmer
140 Almond Rd, Elmer, NJ 08318
3 beds
1 bath
$2,050
Price dropped $100Apartment for rent
3d ago
88 Chestnut St, Elmer, NJ 08318
Studio
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
3d ago
88 Chestnut St, Elmer, NJ 08318
Studio
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elmer
140 Almond Rd, Elmer, NJ 08318
3 beds
1 bath
$2,050
Price dropped $100Apartment for rent
3d ago
88 Chestnut St, Elmer, NJ 08318
Studio
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elmer
140 Almond Rd, Elmer, NJ 08318
3 beds
1 bath
$2,050
Price dropped $100Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Elmer, NJ
Quick answers to common questions about the Elmer rental market.
How much is rent in Elmer?
The average rent in Elmer is $1,899 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Elmer?
Average rent prices in Elmer have increased by 11% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
How does Elmer rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Elmer is roughly the same as the national average.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Elmer?
To comfortably afford rent in Elmer, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).