Last updated on September 17, 2026

Average rent in
Harrison, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Harrison

$2,512/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Harrison is $2,512 per month as of September 2026. This is 32% above the national average rent, or $612 more per month.

$3.25

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Harrison

30

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 2% over the last month and have decreased 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 $2,512, whereas a house costs $2,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Harrison run $2,550 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,540.

Listings

Studio

$2,187

1%

8%

1 bedroom

$2,545

3%

4%

2 bedroom

$3,525

3%

16%

3 bedroom

$2,790

1%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,975

3%

18%

Studio

Average rent

$2,187

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,545

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,525

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,790

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,975

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

18%

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$2,512
increased by32%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,195
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Harrison, NJ is 14% higher than the median rent in City Of Orange, NJ.

Discover rentals in Harrison, NJ

352 S 5th St #2A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Harrison

2 Bedroom Apartment for Rent in Newark, NJ - Unit 2A

352 S 5th St #2A, Harrison, NJ 07029

2 beds

1 bath

$1,895

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

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Harrison

Residential Rental, Colonial, Contemporary, Harrison, NJ

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

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

5254 Harrison Ave #3R - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Harrison

Residential Rental, Contemporary, Harrison, NJ

5254 Harrison Ave #3R, Harrison, NJ 07029

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Harrison

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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 $2,512 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Harrison?

Average rent prices in Harrison have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does Harrison rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Harrison is 32% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $612 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?

February offers the lowest rents in Harrison, running about 5% below October's peak pricing, making it the best time for budget-conscious apartment hunting.

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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