Last updated on October 13, 2026

Average rent in
Garwood, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Garwood

$2,497/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Garwood is $2,497 per month as of October 2026. This is 31% above the national average rent, or $597 more per month.

$3.72

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Garwood

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Garwood rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Garwood, NJ

Average rent prices in Garwood have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 Garwood, NJ

Rent prices in Garwood vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Garwood is $2,725, whereas a house costs $3,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Garwood run $2,225 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,495.

Listings

Studio

$1,485

No Change

50%

1 bedroom

$2,200

7%

5%

2 bedroom

$2,495

11%

19%

3 bedroom

$3,250

No Change

14%

4 bedroom

$4,500

17%

22%

Studio

Average rent

$1,485

Last year

50%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

19%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,250

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

22%

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

Compare median rent prices in Garwood and Berkeley Heights by all bedroom counts and property types.

Garwood

Median rent price$2,497
increased by31%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,650
increased by39%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Garwood, NJ is 6% lower than the median rent in Berkeley Heights, NJ.

Discover rentals in Garwood, NJ

347 Willow Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Garwood

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.
94 2nd Ave ##1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Garwood

2 beds

1 bath

$2,495

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.
311 Willow Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

311 Willow Avenue

311 Willow Ave, Garwood, NJ 07027

3 beds

1 bath

$2,700

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.

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Garwood

3 beds

0 baths

$3,500

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Garwood, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the Garwood rental market.

How much is rent in Garwood?

The average rent in Garwood is $2,497 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Garwood?

Average rent prices in Garwood have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.

How does Garwood rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Garwood is 31% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $597 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Garwood?

To comfortably afford rent in Garwood, you'd need to earn approximately $100,000/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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