Last updated on August 3, 2026

Average rent in
Harrison, NJ

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Harrison rent stands today

    Harrison, NJ rent rose 1.2% year over year, with a current median of $2,530/month. Renters today are paying $95 more per month on average than last year, with rent sitting just 2.8% below the peak of $2,650/month from October 2025.

  • Harrison runs 30.4% more expensive than the $1,940/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier for renters. The market has 52 total rentals, mostly apartments, offering limited but focused choice.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Harrison rent for $2,200/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,580/month, and 2-bedrooms for $3,495/month. Larger units with 3 or 4+ bedrooms both sit at $2,600/month, reflecting a narrower price range at the top end.

Median rent

Median rent in Harrison

$2,530/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Harrison is $2,530 per month as of August 2026. This is 30% above the national average rent, or $590 more per month.

$4.02

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Harrison

52

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Harrison rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Harrison, NJ

Average rent prices in Harrison have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 Harrison, NJ

Rent prices in Harrison vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Harrison is $2,405, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Harrison run $2,540 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,360.

Listings

Studio

$2,200

No Change

8%

1 bedroom

$2,580

1%

14%

2 bedroom

$3,495

2%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,600

1%

17%

4 bedroom

$2,600

2%

14%

Studio

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,580

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,495

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

17%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

14%

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

Compare median rent prices in Harrison and City Of Orange by all bedroom counts and property types.

Harrison

Median rent price$2,530
increased by30%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,675
increased by38%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Harrison, NJ is 5% lower than the median rent in City Of Orange, NJ.

Discover rentals in Harrison, NJ

239 Harrison Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Harrison

Apartment for rent

52 Washington St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Harrison

MULTI_FAMILY - Harrison Town, NJ

52 Washington St #2, Harrison, NJ 07029

2 beds

1 bath

$1,900

Apartment for rent

120 Grant Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Harrison

MULTI_FAMILY - Harrison Town, NJ

120 Grant Ave, Harrison, NJ 07029

2 beds

1 bath

$1,950

Apartment for rent

109 Frank E Rodgers Blvd N #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Harrison

APARTMENT - Harrison, NJ

109 Frank E Rodgers Blvd N #3, Harrison, NJ 07029

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Harrison, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the Harrison rental market.

How much is rent in Harrison?

The average rent in Harrison is $2,530 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Harrison?

Average rent prices in Harrison have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Harrison rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Harrison is 30% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $590 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Harrison?

To comfortably afford rent in Harrison, you'd need to earn approximately $101,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Harrison?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Harrison average around $2,580/month and two-bedrooms approximately $3,470/month.

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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