Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
Emerson, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Emerson
$3,875/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Emerson is $3,875 per month as of October 2026. This is 104% above the national average rent, or $1,975 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Emerson
11
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Emerson rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Emerson, NJ, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Emerson, NJ
Average rent prices in Emerson have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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
Emerson, NJ
Rent prices in Emerson vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Emerson is $3,190, whereas a house costs $5,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Emerson run $2,779 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,195 | - | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $2,779 | No Change | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $3,200 | 30% | 12% | |
3 bedroom | $5,400 | No Change | 26% | |
4 bedroom | $5,575 |  4% | - |
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 Emerson, NJ.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,190 | No Change | 20% | |
Condos | $2,600 | - | - | |
Houses | $5,400 | 4% | 26% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,195
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,779
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
30%
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,400
Last year
26%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,575
Last 30 days
4%
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 Emerson, NJ.
Apartments
Average rent
$3,190
Last year
20%
Condos
Average rent
$2,600
Houses
Average rent
$5,400
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
26%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Emerson, 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 Emerson, NJ compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Emerson and Closter by all bedroom counts and property types.
Emerson
104%higher than the national median
137%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Emerson, NJ is 14% lower than the median rent in Closter, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
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4%$4,195
36%$3,175
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18%$2,650
1%Discover rentals in Emerson, NJ
5d+ ago
House for rent in Emerson
43 Spruce Ave, Emerson, NJ 07630
5 beds
3 baths
$4,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Emerson
43 Spruce Ave, Emerson, NJ 07630
5 beds
3 baths
$4,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Emerson
43 Spruce Ave, Emerson, NJ 07630
5 beds
3 baths
$4,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Emerson, NJ
Quick answers to common questions about the Emerson rental market.
How much is rent in Emerson?
The average rent in Emerson is $3,875 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Emerson?
Average rent prices in Emerson have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
How does Emerson rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Emerson is 104% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,975 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Emerson?
To comfortably afford rent in Emerson, you'd need to earn approximately $155,000/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).