Last updated on August 26, 2026

Average rent in
Howell, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Howell

$3,000/mo

decreased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Howell is $3,000 per month as of August 2026. This is 56% above the national average rent, or $1,075 more per month.

$2.16

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Howell

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Howell rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 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 $2,550, whereas a house costs $3,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Howell run $2,550 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,995.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,800

8%

26%

2 bedroom

$2,300

6%

24%

3 bedroom

$3,000

1%

13%

4 bedroom

$3,850

2%

16%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

26%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

24%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,850

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

16%

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 by56%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,250
increased by69%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Howell, NJ is 8% lower than the median rent in Asbury Park, NJ.

Discover rentals in Howell, NJ

9 Cecilia Ct - Photo 1 of 1

2h ago

House for rent in Howell

9 Cecilia Ct, Howell, NJ 07731

4 beds

3 baths

$2,200

House for rent

Available Aug 26

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

House for rent

328 Aldrich Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Howell

Residential Lease, Howell, NJ

328 Aldrich Rd, Howell, NJ 07731

3 beds

1 bath

$3,000

$2,900

Price drop

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 $3,000 per month as of August 22, 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 9% since last year.

How does Howell rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Howell is 56% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,075 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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