Last updated on June 16, 2026

Average rent in
Jamesburg, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Jamesburg

$2,800/mo

increased by21%

vs previous year

The average rent in Jamesburg is $2,800 per month as of June 2026. This is 44% above the national average rent, or $850 more per month.

$2.71

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Jamesburg

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Jamesburg rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Jamesburg, NJ

Average rent prices in Jamesburg have decreased by 39% over the last month and have increased by 21% 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 Jamesburg, NJ

Rent prices in Jamesburg vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Jamesburg is $1,825, whereas a house costs $3,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Jamesburg run $1,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,250.

Listings

Studio

$1,507

1%

-

1 bedroom

$1,750

No Change

4%

2 bedroom

$2,600

1%

13%

3 bedroom

$3,600

8%

7%

4 bedroom

$3,750

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,507

Last 30 days

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,750

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

Compare median rent prices in Jamesburg and Allentown by all bedroom counts and property types.

Jamesburg

Median rent price$2,800
increased by44%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,100
increased by8%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Jamesburg, NJ is 33% higher than the median rent in Allentown, NJ.

Discover rentals in Jamesburg, NJ

17 Parkside Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Jamesburg

TOWNHOME - Other - Jamesburg, NJ

17 Parkside Dr, Jamesburg, NJ 08831

3 beds

2.5 baths

$3,100

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Jamesburg, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the Jamesburg rental market.

How much is rent in Jamesburg?

The average rent in Jamesburg is $2,800 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Jamesburg?

Average rent prices in Jamesburg have decreased by 39% over the last month and have increased by 21% since last year.

How does Jamesburg rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Jamesburg is 44% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $850 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Jamesburg?

To comfortably afford rent in Jamesburg, you'd need to earn approximately $112,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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