Last updated on May 27, 2026

Average rent in
Howell, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Howell

$2,900/mo

decreased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Howell is $2,900 per month as of May 2026. This is 49% above the national average rent, or $950 more per month.

$2.77

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Howell

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Howell rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Howell, NJ

Average rent prices in Howell have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 Howell, NJ

Rent prices in Howell vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Howell is $2,590, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Howell run $2,550 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,900.

Listings

1 bedroom

$2,045

1%

22%

2 bedroom

$2,400

No Change

14%

3 bedroom

$3,200

No Change

8%

4 bedroom

$3,800

3%

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,045

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

22%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

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

Compare median rent prices in Howell and Asbury Park by all bedroom counts and property types.

Howell

Median rent price$2,900
increased by49%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,220
increased by65%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Howell, NJ is 10% lower than the median rent in Asbury Park, NJ.

Discover rentals in Howell, NJ

114 W 4th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Howell

SINGLE_FAMILY - Ranch - Howell, NJ

114 W 4th St, Howell, NJ 07731

3 beds

1 bath

$2,775

House for rent

248 Larchwood Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Howell

House for rent

7 Pearl Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Howell

SINGLE_FAMILY - Ranch - Howell, NJ

7 Pearl Dr, Howell, NJ 07731

3 beds

1.5 baths

$3,000

House for rent

276 Sugar Maple Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Howell

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Howell, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the Howell rental market.

How much is rent in Howell?

The average rent in Howell is $2,900 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Howell?

Average rent prices in Howell have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.

How does Howell rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Howell is 49% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $950 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Howell?

To comfortably afford rent in Howell, you'd need to earn approximately $116,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Howell's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,500 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $3,200 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments make up the majority of available inventory at 58% of monthly listings, compared to one-bedrooms which represent only 12% of the rental market.

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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