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Last updated on October 24, 2026
Average rent in
Garfield, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on October 24, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Garfield, NJ rent rose 5.1% year over year, with a current median of $2,260/month. Renters today are paying $38 more per month on average than last year despite a 4.1% month-over-month decline from the recent peak.
Compared to national trends
Garfield rents run 18.9% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing Garfield in a higher price tier relative to the broader market despite a small total rental inventory of 53 units.
Price ranges
Studio rents in Garfield sit around $1,750/month, 1-bedrooms at $2,020/month, and 2-bedrooms at $2,200/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,800/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,100/month. Houses command a median of $3,350/month compared to apartments at $2,238/month, though apartments make up 91.1% of total rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
Houses in Garfield have climbed 34.0% year over year, contrasting with the overall city rent increase of 5.1%. This segment's rise marks a distinct trend within the local rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Garfield
$2,260/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Garfield is $2,260 per month as of October 2026. This is 19% above the national average rent, or $360 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Garfield
53
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Garfield rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Garfield, NJ
Average rent prices in Garfield have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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
Garfield, NJ
Rent prices in Garfield vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Garfield is $2,237, whereas a house costs $3,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Garfield run $2,020 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,750 | 2% |  10% | |
1 bedroom | $2,020 | No Change | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,200 | 4% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,800 | No Change | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $3,100 | No Change | - |
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 Garfield, NJ.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,237 | 2% | 7% | |
Condos | $2,075 | 40% | - | |
Houses | $3,350 | No Change | 34% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
10%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,020
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,100
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 Garfield, NJ.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,237
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
Condos
Average rent
$2,075
Last 30 days
40%
Houses
Average rent
$3,350
Last year
34%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Garfield, 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 Garfield, NJ compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Garfield and Hackensack by all bedroom counts and property types.
Garfield
19%higher than the national median
37%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Garfield, NJ is 13% lower than the median rent in Hackensack, NJ.
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5%$2,300
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6%$2,850
9%$3,562
7%$3,375
17%$3,650
20%Discover rentals in Garfield, NJ
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Garfield
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Garfield
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Garfield
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Garfield
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
Price dropped $150Fees 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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Garfield
161 Plauderville Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
3 beds
3.5 baths
$6,500
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.House for rent
Available Nov 1
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Garfield
66 Cottage Pl #2, Garfield, NJ 07026
2 beds
2 baths
$2,800
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Garfield
54 Van Winkle Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
2 beds
1 bath
$2,800
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
200 200 & 202 Schley Street, Garfield, NJ 07026
1 bed
1 bath
$2,300–$2,330
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.Apartment for rent
3h ago
99 99 Passaic Street, Garfield, NJ 07026
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,895–$2,095
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Garfield
400 Midland Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
1 bed
1 bath
$2,095
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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 21
2d ago
200 200 & 202 Schley Street, Garfield, NJ 07026
1 bed
1 bath
$2,300–$2,330
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
848 River Dr, Garfield, NJ 07026
1 bed
1 bath
$2,150–$2,295
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Garfield
357 River Dr #2, Garfield, NJ 07026
2 beds
1 bath
$2,199
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Garfield
3 beds
1 bath
$2,700
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Garfield
7 Passaic St #2, Garfield, NJ 07026
3 beds
2 baths
$2,750
Price dropped $100Fees 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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Garfield
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Garfield
118 Wood St #3, Garfield, NJ 07026
1 bed
1 bath
$1,350
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Garfield
97 Wessington Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
3 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Price dropped $100Fees 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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Garfield
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
Price dropped $150Fees 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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Garfield
253 Palisade Ave #3, Garfield, NJ 07026
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
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.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Garfield, NJ
Quick answers to common questions about the Garfield rental market.
How much is rent in Garfield?
The average rent in Garfield is $2,260 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Garfield?
Average rent prices in Garfield have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.
How does Garfield rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Garfield is 19% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $360 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Garfield?
To comfortably afford rent in Garfield, you'd need to earn approximately $90,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Garfield?
February offers the best rental deals in Garfield, with rents running about 12% lower than November's peak prices. Planning a February move can result in meaningful savings compared to fall months.
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).