Last updated on June 14, 2026

Average rent in
Hillside, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Hillside

$2,350/mo

decreased by22%

vs previous year

The average rent in Hillside is $2,350 per month as of June 2026. This is 21% above the national average rent, or $400 more per month.

$1.64

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Hillside

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Hillside rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Hillside, NJ, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Hillside, NJ

Average rent prices in Hillside have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 22% 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 Hillside, NJ

Rent prices in Hillside vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Hillside is $2,310, whereas a house costs $2,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Hillside run $1,550 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,400.

Listings

Studio

$1,650

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,990

2%

43%

2 bedroom

$2,900

5%

48%

3 bedroom

$2,500

6%

4%

4 bedroom

$3,500

No Change

16%

Studio

Average rent

$1,650

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,990

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

43%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

48%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last year

16%

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

Compare median rent prices in Hillside and Bayonne by all bedroom counts and property types.

Hillside

Median rent price$2,350
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,300
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

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

Discover rentals in Hillside, NJ

1418 Boa Place, Unit 1st Floor - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

1418 Boa Place, Unit 1st Floor

1418 Boa Pl, Hillside, NJ 07205

3 beds

1 bath

$2,400

House for rent

Available Jun 14

331 Yale Ave #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Hillside

3 beds

1 bath

$2,850

House for rent

Available Jun 9

341 Yale Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Hillside

2 Stories - Hillside Twp., NJ

341 Yale Ave, Hillside, NJ 07205

3 beds

2 baths

$3,000

Apartment for rent

310 Winans Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Hillside

2 Stories - Hillside Twp., NJ

310 Winans Ave #1, Hillside, NJ 07205

4 beds

2.5 baths

$4,200

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Hillside, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the Hillside rental market.

How much is rent in Hillside?

The average rent in Hillside is $2,350 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Hillside?

Average rent prices in Hillside have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 22% since last year.

How does Hillside rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Hillside is 21% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Hillside?

To comfortably afford rent in Hillside, you'd need to earn approximately $94,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Utilities are rarely included in Hillside rental properties, with less than 1% of listings including utilities as part of the rent. This pattern holds across all apartment sizes, from studios through three-bedroom units.

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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