Last updated on October 20, 2026

Average rent in
Fair Lawn, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Fair Lawn

$3,450/mo

increased by33%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fair Lawn is $3,450 per month as of October 2026. This is 82% above the national average rent, or $1,550 more per month.

$7.11

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fair Lawn

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fair Lawn rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Fair Lawn, NJ

Average rent prices in Fair Lawn have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 33% 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 Fair Lawn, NJ

Rent prices in Fair Lawn vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fair Lawn is $2,975, whereas a house costs $4,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Fair Lawn run $2,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,700.

Listings

Studio

$1,150

-

15%

1 bedroom

$1,990

1%

20%

2 bedroom

$3,500

1%

26%

3 bedroom

$4,050

1%

20%

4 bedroom

$2,525

2%

30%

Studio

Average rent

$1,150

Last year

15%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,990

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

20%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

26%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,050

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

20%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,525

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

30%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Fair Lawn, 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 Fair Lawn, NJ compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Fair Lawn and Bergenfield by all bedroom counts and property types.

Fair Lawn

Median rent price$3,450
increased by82%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,497
increased by31%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fair Lawn, NJ is 38% higher than the median rent in Bergenfield, NJ.

Discover rentals in Fair Lawn, NJ

31-11 Broadway #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fair Lawn

Rentals/Res, Fair Lawn, NJ

31-11 Broadway #2, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410

2 beds

1 bath

$2,150

15-06 B N Plaza Road - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Fair Lawn

Rentals/Res, Low/Gard, Fair Lawn, NJ

15-06 B N Plaza Road, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

8-60 Forest St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fair Lawn

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
5-21 Berdan Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fair Lawn

Rentals/Res, Fair Lawn, NJ

5-21 Berdan Ave #1, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410

3 beds

1.5 baths

$3,000

Price dropped $300

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Frequently asked questions for Fair Lawn, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the Fair Lawn rental market.

How much is rent in Fair Lawn?

The average rent in Fair Lawn is $3,450 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fair Lawn?

Average rent prices in Fair Lawn have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 33% since last year.

How does Fair Lawn rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fair Lawn is 82% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,550 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Fair Lawn?

To comfortably afford rent in Fair Lawn, you'd need to earn approximately $138,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Fair Lawn?

October offers the best rental deals in Fair Lawn, with rents running about 12% lower than February, which sees the highest prices of the year.

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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