Last updated on May 27, 2026

Average rent in
Jackson, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Jackson

$3,500/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Jackson is $3,500 per month as of May 2026. This is 79% above the national average rent, or $1,550 more per month.

$3.03

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Jackson

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Jackson rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Jackson, NJ

Average rent prices in Jackson have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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 Jackson, NJ

Rent prices in Jackson vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Jackson is $2,150, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Jackson run $1,620 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,300.

Listings

Studio

$1,200

No Change

No Change

1 bedroom

$1,600

5%

7%

2 bedroom

$2,100

2%

28%

3 bedroom

$2,900

10%

23%

4 bedroom

$4,500

11%

29%

Studio

Average rent

$1,200

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

28%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

23%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

29%

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

Compare median rent prices in Jackson and Berkeley Township by all bedroom counts and property types.

Jackson

Median rent price$3,500
increased by79%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,750
increased by41%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Jackson, NJ is 27% higher than the median rent in Berkeley Township, NJ.

Discover rentals in Jackson, NJ

10 Wistoria Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Jackson

MANUFACTURED - Other - Jackson, NJ

10 Wistoria Dr, Jackson, NJ 08527

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

House for rent

40 Snapdragon Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Jackson

TOWNHOME - Ranch - Jackson, NJ

40 Snapdragon Ct, Jackson, NJ 08527

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

House for rent

500 Goldthread Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Jackson

House for rent

Available Jul 15

823 Bowman Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Jackson

SINGLE_FAMILY - Colonial - Jackson, NJ

823 Bowman Rd, Jackson, NJ 08527

3 beds

2.5 baths

$3,200

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Jackson, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the Jackson rental market.

How much is rent in Jackson?

The average rent in Jackson is $3,500 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Jackson?

Average rent prices in Jackson have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Jackson rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Jackson is 79% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,550 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Jackson?

To comfortably afford rent in Jackson, you'd need to earn approximately $140,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Jackson's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,900 per month, while 2-bedroom units rent for around $2,500 monthly. These figures reflect current pricing across the city's rental inventory.

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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