Last updated on September 13, 2026

Average rent in
Elmwood Park, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Elmwood Park

$2,897/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Elmwood Park is $2,897 per month as of September 2026. This is 53% above the national average rent, or $997 more per month.

$8.94

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Elmwood Park

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Elmwood Park rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Elmwood Park, NJ

Average rent prices in Elmwood Park have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 11% 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 Elmwood Park, NJ

Rent prices in Elmwood Park vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Elmwood Park is $2,400, whereas a house costs $2,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Elmwood Park run $1,950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,245.

Listings

Studio

$1,850

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$2,077

1%

13%

2 bedroom

$2,300

5%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,800

No Change

10%

4 bedroom

$3,000

7%

27%

Studio

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,077

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

27%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Elmwood Park, 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 Elmwood Park, NJ compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Elmwood Park and Bogota by all bedroom counts and property types.

Elmwood Park

Median rent price$2,897
increased by53%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,770
increased by46%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Elmwood Park, NJ is 5% higher than the median rent in Bogota, NJ.

Discover rentals in Elmwood Park, NJ

Elmwood Village Apartments and Townhomes - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

8.8

Very good

Elmwood Village Apartments and Townhomes

24 Mola Blvd, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407

1–3 beds

1 bath

$2,005–$5,815

Price drop

28 Elmhurst St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Elmwood Park

Rental, Elmwood Park Boro, NJ

28 Elmhurst St #1, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

151 Lee St #2ndFL - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Elmwood Park

Rentals/Res, Elmwood Park, NJ

151 Lee St #2ndFL, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407

3 beds

1 bath

$2,950

$2,795

Price drop

2 3rd St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Elmwood Park

Rentals/Res, Elmwood Park, NJ

2 3rd St #2, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407

3 beds

1 bath

$3,000

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Frequently asked questions for Elmwood Park, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the Elmwood Park rental market.

How much is rent in Elmwood Park?

The average rent in Elmwood Park is $2,897 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Elmwood Park?

Average rent prices in Elmwood Park have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.

How does Elmwood Park rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Elmwood Park is 53% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $997 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Elmwood Park?

To comfortably afford rent in Elmwood Park, you'd need to earn approximately $116,000/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).

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