Last updated on October 6, 2026

Average rent in
Irvington, NJ

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Irvington rent stands today

    Irvington, NJ rent rose 6.2% year over year, with a current median of $2,125/month. Renters today are paying $103 more per month on average than last year, with rent close to the peak of $2,200/month reached in early 2025.

  • Irvington runs 11.8% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the pricier tier for renters seeking options in smaller markets with limited inventory of 114 total rentals.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Irvington sit around $1,985/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,600/month, 2-bedrooms around $2,000/month, 3-bedrooms around $2,475/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $4,800/month. This range reflects the variety of unit sizes available to renters.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 4+ bedroom segment in Irvington rose 62.9% year over year, diverging from the citywide increase by 56.6 percentage points. This growth shows a distinct trend in larger units compared to the overall market.

Median rent

Median rent in Irvington

$2,125/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Irvington is $2,125 per month as of October 2026. This is 12% above the national average rent, or $225 more per month.

$2.96

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Irvington

114

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Irvington rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Irvington, NJ

Average rent prices in Irvington have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 Irvington, NJ

Rent prices in Irvington vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Irvington is $2,100, whereas a house costs $2,395. 1-bedroom apartments in Irvington run $1,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,999.

Listings

Studio

$1,985

7%

40%

1 bedroom

$1,600

3%

5%

2 bedroom

$2,000

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,475

No Change

7%

4 bedroom

$4,800

1%

47%

Studio

Average rent

$1,985

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

40%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,475

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

47%

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

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

Irvington

Median rent price$2,125
increased by12%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,200
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Irvington, NJ is 3% lower than the median rent in Bayonne, NJ.

Discover rentals in Irvington, NJ

60 Yale Ave #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

887 18th Ave #308 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Irvington

2 beds

1 bath

$1,550

16 Montrose Ter - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Irvington

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

129 Maple Ave #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Irvington

129 Maple Ave #3, Irvington, NJ 07111

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750

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Frequently asked questions for Irvington, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the Irvington rental market.

How much is rent in Irvington?

The average rent in Irvington is $2,125 per month as of October 3, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Irvington?

Average rent prices in Irvington have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Irvington rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Irvington is 12% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $225 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Irvington?

To comfortably afford rent in Irvington, you'd need to earn approximately $85,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

June offers the lowest rents in Irvington, running about 8% below October's peak prices, making it an ideal time for apartment hunting compared to the fall rental season.

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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