Last updated on September 16, 2026

Average rent in
Glen Ridge, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Glen Ridge

$2,695/mo

decreased by41%

vs previous year

The average rent in Glen Ridge is $2,695 per month as of September 2026. This is 42% above the national average rent, or $795 more per month.

$3.01

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Glen Ridge

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Glen Ridge rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Glen Ridge, NJ

Average rent prices in Glen Ridge have decreased by 12% over the last month and have decreased by 41% 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 $2,750, whereas a house costs $5,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Glen Ridge run $2,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,200.

Listings

Studio

$2,100

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$2,170

No Change

-

2 bedroom

$2,200

No Change

-

3 bedroom

$3,225

3%

22%

4 bedroom

$2,547

1%

29%

Studio

Average rent

$2,100

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,170

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,225

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

22%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,547

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

29%

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$2,695
increased by42%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,265
increased by72%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Glen Ridge, NJ is 17% lower than the median rent in Caldwell, NJ.

Discover rentals in Glen Ridge, NJ

169 Hillside Ave #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Glen Ridge

Rental, Glen Ridge Boro Twp., NJ

169 Hillside Ave #3, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

34 Willow St - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

House for rent in Glen Ridge

Rental, Glen Ridge Boro Twp., NJ

34 Willow St, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028

3 beds

1 bath

$4,900

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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 $2,695 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Glen Ridge?

Average rent prices in Glen Ridge have decreased by 12% over the last month and have decreased by 41% since last year.

How does Glen Ridge rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Glen Ridge is 42% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $795 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 $108,000/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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