Last updated on August 2, 2026

Average rent in
Glen Ridge, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Glen Ridge

$2,200/mo

decreased by58%

vs previous year

The average rent in Glen Ridge is $2,200 per month as of August 2026. This is 13% above the national average rent, or $260 more per month.

$4.05

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Glen Ridge

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Glen Ridge rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Glen Ridge, NJ, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Glen Ridge, NJ

Average rent prices in Glen Ridge have decreased by 9% over the last month and have decreased by 58% 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 Glen Ridge, NJ

Rent prices in Glen Ridge vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Glen Ridge is $2,250, whereas a house costs $5,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Glen Ridge run $2,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,205.

Listings

Studio

$2,045

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,800

3%

-

2 bedroom

$2,200

No Change

-

3 bedroom

$3,350

81%

35%

4 bedroom

$3,300

7%

34%

Studio

Average rent

$2,045

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,350

Last 30 days

81%

Last year

35%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

34%

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

Compare median rent prices in Glen Ridge and Caldwell by all bedroom counts and property types.

Glen Ridge

Median rent price$2,200
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,500
increased by29%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Glen Ridge, NJ is 12% lower than the median rent in Caldwell, NJ.

Discover rentals in Glen Ridge, NJ

36 Edgewood Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Glen Ridge

SINGLE_FAMILY - Glen Ridge, NJ

36 Edgewood Rd, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028

4 beds

2 baths

$5,500

House for rent

16 Columbus Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Glen Ridge

SINGLE_FAMILY - Glen Ridge Boro Twp., NJ

16 Columbus Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028

4 beds

1.5 baths

$5,900

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Glen Ridge, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the Glen Ridge rental market.

How much is rent in Glen Ridge?

The average rent in Glen Ridge is $2,200 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Glen Ridge?

Average rent prices in Glen Ridge have decreased by 9% over the last month and have decreased by 58% since last year.

How does Glen Ridge rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Glen Ridge is 13% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $260 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Glen Ridge?

To comfortably afford rent in Glen Ridge, you'd need to earn approximately $88,000/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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