Last updated on October 10, 2026

Average rent in
Howell, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Howell

$3,000/mo

decreased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Howell is $3,000 per month as of October 2026. This is 58% above the national average rent, or $1,100 more per month.

$2.23

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Howell

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Howell rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 10% 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 $2,550, whereas a house costs $3,325. 1-bedroom apartments in Howell run $2,550 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,995.

Listings

1 bedroom

$2,100

No Change

23%

2 bedroom

$2,950

No Change

8%

3 bedroom

$3,200

2%

No Change

4 bedroom

$3,900

No Change

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

23%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,900

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

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$3,000
increased by58%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,000
increased by58%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Howell, NJ is equal to the median rent in Asbury Park, NJ.

Discover rentals in Howell, NJ

1477 Us Highway 9 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Howell

Residential Lease, Howell, NJ

1477 Us Highway 9, Howell, NJ 07731

3 beds

1 bath

$2,800

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.
6 Swan Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Howell

Residential Lease, Howell, NJ

6 Swan Rd, Howell, NJ 07731

3 beds

1.5 baths

$3,000

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.
74 Brookhill Dr - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in Howell

4 beds

2 baths

$3,400

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.
13 Laurel Crest Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Howell

Residential Lease, Howell, NJ

13 Laurel Crest Dr, Howell, NJ 07731

4 beds

2.5 baths

$3,900

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 Howell, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the Howell rental market.

How much is rent in Howell?

The average rent in Howell is $3,000 per month as of October 3, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Howell?

Average rent prices in Howell have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.

How does Howell rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Howell is 58% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,100 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 $120,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

February offers the lowest rents in Howell with approximately a 10% difference compared to 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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