Last updated on September 14, 2026

Average rent in
Fanwood, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Fanwood

$2,400/mo

decreased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fanwood is $2,400 per month as of September 2026. This is 26% above the national average rent, or $500 more per month.

$4.29

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fanwood

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fanwood rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Fanwood, NJ

Average rent prices in Fanwood have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 13% 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 Fanwood, NJ

Rent prices in Fanwood vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fanwood is $2,410, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Fanwood run $2,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,300.

Listings

Studio

$1,399

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,862

6%

20%

2 bedroom

$2,200

No Change

28%

3 bedroom

$2,900

No Change

-

4 bedroom

$4,250

No Change

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,399

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,862

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

20%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

28%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,250

Last year

5%

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

Compare median rent prices in Fanwood and Bernards by all bedroom counts and property types.

Fanwood

Median rent price$2,400
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,700
increased by42%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fanwood, NJ is 11% lower than the median rent in Bernards, NJ.

Discover rentals in Fanwood, NJ

31 Stewart Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Fanwood

Residential Lease, Fanwood, NJ

31 Stewart Pl, Fanwood, NJ 07023

3 beds

2 baths

$3,200

35 2nd St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Fanwood

3 beds

2 baths

$3,900

13 Cottage Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Fanwood

Rental, Fanwood Boro, NJ

13 Cottage Way, Fanwood, NJ 07023

4 beds

2.5 baths

$4,500

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Frequently asked questions for Fanwood, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the Fanwood rental market.

How much is rent in Fanwood?

The average rent in Fanwood is $2,400 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fanwood?

Average rent prices in Fanwood have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 13% since last year.

How does Fanwood rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fanwood is 26% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $500 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Fanwood?

To comfortably afford rent in Fanwood, you'd need to earn approximately $96,000/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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