Last updated on October 24, 2026

Average rent in
Hackettstown, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Hackettstown

$2,800/mo

decreased by18%

vs previous year

The average rent in Hackettstown is $2,800 per month as of October 2026. This is 47% above the national average rent, or $900 more per month.

$13.72

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Hackettstown

24

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Hackettstown 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 Hackettstown, NJ

Average rent prices in Hackettstown have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 18% 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 Hackettstown, NJ

Rent prices in Hackettstown vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Hackettstown is $1,950, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Hackettstown run $1,895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,500.

Listings

Studio

$1,200

No Change

19%

1 bedroom

$1,925

3%

7%

2 bedroom

$2,676

No Change

12%

3 bedroom

$2,950

No Change

16%

4 bedroom

$4,000

No Change

11%

Studio

Average rent

$1,200

Last year

19%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,925

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,676

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last year

11%

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

Compare median rent prices in Hackettstown and Bernardsville by all bedroom counts and property types.

Hackettstown

Median rent price$2,800
increased by47%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,750
increased by45%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Hackettstown, NJ is 2% higher than the median rent in Bernardsville, NJ.

Discover rentals in Hackettstown, NJ

89C Asbury Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Hackettstown

Rental, Independence Twp., NJ

89C Asbury Rd, Hackettstown, NJ 07840

3 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.
201 Vail St #4B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Hackettstown

Rental, Hackettstown Town, NJ

201 Vail St #4B, Hackettstown, NJ 07840

2 beds

1 bath

$2,195

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.
112 Mill St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Hackettstown

Rental, Hackettstown Town, NJ

112 Mill St, Hackettstown, NJ 07840

3 beds

1.5 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.
51 Edinborough Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Hackettstown

Rental, Washington Twp., NJ

51 Edinborough Ct, Hackettstown, NJ 07840

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,950

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Hackettstown, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the Hackettstown rental market.

How much is rent in Hackettstown?

The average rent in Hackettstown is $2,800 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Hackettstown?

Average rent prices in Hackettstown have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 18% since last year.

How does Hackettstown rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Hackettstown is 47% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $900 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Hackettstown?

To comfortably afford rent in Hackettstown, you'd need to earn approximately $112,000/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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