Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Fanwood, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Fanwood

$2,647/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fanwood is $2,647 per month as of October 2026. This is 39% above the national average rent, or $747 more per month.

$3.74

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fanwood

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fanwood rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%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 decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased 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 Fanwood, NJ

Rent prices in Fanwood vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fanwood is $2,300, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Fanwood run $2,104 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,400.

Listings

Studio

$1,445

-

11%

1 bedroom

$2,104

No Change

16%

2 bedroom

$2,984

No Change

19%

3 bedroom

$3,225

No Change

-

4 bedroom

$4,250

No Change

9%

Studio

Average rent

$1,445

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,104

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,984

Last year

19%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,225

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,250

Last year

9%

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$2,647
increased by39%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,304
increased by74%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fanwood, NJ is 20% lower than the median rent in Bernards, NJ.

Discover rentals in Fanwood, NJ

21 Old South Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fanwood

Rental, Fanwood Boro, NJ

21 Old South Ave #1, Fanwood, NJ 07023

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

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.
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

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.

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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 $2,647 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fanwood?

Average rent prices in Fanwood have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.

How does Fanwood rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fanwood is 39% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $747 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 $106,000/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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