Last updated on November 1, 2026

Average rent in
Harrison, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Harrison

$2,565/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Harrison is $2,565 per month as of October 2026. This is 35% above the national average rent, or $665 more per month.

$3.32

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Harrison

36

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 remained the same 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 $2,570, whereas a house costs $2,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Harrison run $2,582 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,551.

Listings

Studio

$2,212

1%

3%

1 bedroom

$2,582

2%

1%

2 bedroom

$3,525

No Change

5%

3 bedroom

$2,700

No Change

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,799

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,212

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,582

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,525

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,799

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$2,565
increased by35%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,100
increased by11%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Harrison, NJ is 22% higher than the median rent in City Of Orange, NJ.

Discover rentals in Harrison, NJ

760 Harrison Ave ##6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Harrison

3 beds

1 bath

$1,750

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.
760 Harrison Ave ##3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Harrison

3 beds

1 bath

$1,850

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.
310 Cleveland Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Harrison

Residential Rental, Multi-Level, Harrison, NJ

310 Cleveland Ave, Harrison, NJ 07029

2 beds

1 bath

$1,950

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.

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Harrison

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.

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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 $2,565 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Harrison?

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

How does Harrison rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Harrison is 35% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $665 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 $103,000/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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