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Last updated on October 31, 2026
Average rent in
Helmetta, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on October 31, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Helmetta
$3,400/mo
28%vs previous year
The average rent in Helmetta is $3,400 per month as of October 2026. This is 79% above the national average rent, or $1,500 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Helmetta
15
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Helmetta rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Helmetta, NJ
Average rent prices in Helmetta have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 28% 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
Helmetta, NJ
Rent prices in Helmetta vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Helmetta is $2,372, whereas a house costs $3,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Helmetta run $1,900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,275.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,250 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,875 | No Change |  22% | |
2 bedroom | $2,875 | No Change | 19% | |
3 bedroom | $3,400 | No Change | - | |
4 bedroom | $3,950 | No Change | No Change |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Helmetta, NJ.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,372 | No Change | 1% | |
Condos | $2,600 | No Change | 2% | |
Houses | $3,700 | No Change | 20% |
Studio
Average rent
$3,250
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,875
Last year
22%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,875
Last year
19%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,400
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,950
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Helmetta, NJ.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,372
Last year
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,600
Last year
2%
Houses
Average rent
$3,700
Last year
20%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Helmetta, 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 Helmetta, NJ compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Helmetta and Allentown by all bedroom counts and property types.
Helmetta
79%higher than the national median
32%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Helmetta, NJ is 36% higher than the median rent in Allentown, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,500
39%$3,000
10%$2,775
9%$2,650
15%$2,650
10%$2,650
$2,600
21%$2,300
$3,200
6%$3,300
10%$3,228
31%$3,500
Discover rentals in Helmetta, NJ
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Helmetta
140 Main St, Helmetta, NJ 08828
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Helmetta
22 Baker Dr #2ndFL, Helmetta, NJ 08828
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Helmetta
22 Baker Dr #2ndFL, Helmetta, NJ 08828
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Helmetta
140 Main St, Helmetta, NJ 08828
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Helmetta
22 Baker Dr #2ndFL, Helmetta, NJ 08828
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Helmetta
140 Main St, Helmetta, NJ 08828
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.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Helmetta, NJ
Quick answers to common questions about the Helmetta rental market.
How much is rent in Helmetta?
The average rent in Helmetta is $3,400 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Helmetta?
Average rent prices in Helmetta have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 28% since last year.
How does Helmetta rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Helmetta is 79% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,500 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Helmetta?
To comfortably afford rent in Helmetta, you'd need to earn approximately $136,000/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).