Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
Jamesburg, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Jamesburg

$2,850/mo

increased by19%

vs previous year

The average rent in Jamesburg is $2,850 per month as of October 2026. This is 50% above the national average rent, or $950 more per month.

$3.25

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Jamesburg

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 19% 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 $2,116, whereas a house costs $3,125. 1-bedroom apartments in Jamesburg run $1,900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,419.

Listings

Studio

$1,637

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,875

No Change

7%

2 bedroom

$2,599

11%

16%

3 bedroom

$3,475

6%

8%

4 bedroom

$4,950

No Change

21%

Studio

Average rent

$1,637

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,875

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,599

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,475

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,950

Last year

21%

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$2,850
increased by50%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,437
increased by28%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Jamesburg, NJ is 17% higher than the median rent in Allentown, NJ.

Discover rentals in Jamesburg, NJ

110 Buckelew Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Jamesburg

Residential Lease, Jamesburg, NJ

110 Buckelew Ave #2, Jamesburg, NJ 08831

2 beds

1 bath

$2,275

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.
61 Sand Hill Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Jamesburg

Residential Lease, Jamesburg, NJ

61 Sand Hill Rd, Jamesburg, NJ 08831

3 beds

2.5 baths

$3,300

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.
61 Sand Hill Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Jamesburg

3 beds

3 baths

$3,300

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.
4 Reade St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Jamesburg

Residential Lease, Jamesburg, NJ

4 Reade St, Jamesburg, NJ 08831

3 beds

3 baths

$3,700

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 Jamesburg, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the Jamesburg rental market.

How much is rent in Jamesburg?

The average rent in Jamesburg is $2,850 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Jamesburg?

Average rent prices in Jamesburg have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 19% since last year.

How does Jamesburg rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Jamesburg is 50% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $950 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 $114,000/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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