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Last updated on September 6, 2026
Average rent in
Elmer, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on September 6, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Elmer
$2,199/mo
27%vs previous year
The average rent in Elmer is $2,199 per month as of September 2026. This is 16% above the national average rent, or $299 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Elmer
12
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Elmer rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Elmer, NJ, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Elmer, NJ
Average rent prices in Elmer have increased by 32% over the last month and have increased by 27% 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 $1,937, whereas a house costs $2,625. 1-bedroom apartments in Elmer run $1,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,850.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $725 | - |  40% | |
1 bedroom | $1,400 | No Change | - | |
2 bedroom | $1,800 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,600 | 10% | - | |
4 bedroom | $2,950 | No Change | 46% |
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 | $1,937 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,400 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,625 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$725
Last year
40%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,950
Last year
46%
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
$1,937
Condos
Average rent
$2,400
Houses
Average rent
$2,625
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
16%higher than the national median
3%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Elmer, NJ is 12% higher than the median rent in Berlin Township, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,960
$1,575
6%$1,625
$1,530
40%$1,610
1%$1,595
12%$1,680
24%$1,625
$2,097
6%$1,400
2%$1,800
8%$1,940
37%Discover rentals in Elmer, NJ
5d+ ago
Verified
146 S Main St #2, Elmer, NJ 08318
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
146 S Main St #2, Elmer, NJ 08318
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
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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 $2,199 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Elmer?
Average rent prices in Elmer have increased by 32% over the last month and have increased by 27% since last year.
How does Elmer rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Elmer is 16% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $299 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Elmer?
To comfortably afford rent in Elmer, you'd need to earn approximately $88,000/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).