Last updated on June 4, 2026

Average rent in
Fair Lawn, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Fair Lawn

$3,425/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fair Lawn is $3,425 per month as of May 2026. This is 76% above the national average rent, or $1,475 more per month.

$6.93

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fair Lawn

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fair Lawn rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 $2,825, whereas a house costs $4,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Fair Lawn run $2,625 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,425.

Listings

Studio

$1,825

7%

-

1 bedroom

$2,100

No Change

23%

2 bedroom

$2,000

2%

35%

3 bedroom

$2,500

3%

33%

4 bedroom

$2,800

6%

32%

Studio

Average rent

$1,825

Last 30 days

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

23%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

35%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

33%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

32%

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$3,425
increased by76%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,750
increased by41%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fair Lawn, NJ is 25% 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

MULTI_FAMILY - Fair Lawn, NJ

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

2 beds

1 bath

$2,350

Apartment for rent

15-34 Parmelee Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fair Lawn

MULTI_FAMILY - Fair Lawn, NJ

15-34 Parmelee Ave #1, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410

2 beds

1 bath

$2,750

$2,600

Price drop

Apartment for rent

9-04 5th Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Fair Lawn

SINGLE_FAMILY - Fair Lawn, NJ

9-04 5th Street, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410

3 beds

1.5 baths

$3,700

House for rent

23-03 Rosalie St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Fair Lawn

SINGLE_FAMILY - Fair Lawn, NJ

23-03 Rosalie St, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410

3 beds

2 baths

$3,800

House for rent

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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 $3,425 per month as of May 30, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fair Lawn?

Average rent prices in Fair Lawn have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.

How does Fair Lawn rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fair Lawn is 76% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,475 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 $137,000/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?

Fair Lawn one-bedroom apartments averaged around $2,800 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units averaged around $4,000 monthly. Two-bedroom rents actually increased 5.2% from the previous year, making them the only apartment size to see growth during this period.

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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