Last updated on September 15, 2026

Average rent in
Jamesburg, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Jamesburg

$2,500/mo

decreased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Jamesburg is $2,500 per month as of September 2026. This is 32% above the national average rent, or $600 more per month.

$4.28

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Jamesburg

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Jamesburg 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

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Jamesburg, NJ, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Jamesburg, NJ

Average rent prices in Jamesburg have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 12% 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 $2,218, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Jamesburg run $1,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,500.

Listings

Studio

$1,540

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,809

1%

10%

2 bedroom

$2,795

1%

9%

3 bedroom

$3,300

No Change

16%

4 bedroom

$5,000

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,540

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,809

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,795

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,000

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$2,500
increased by32%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,325
increased by22%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Jamesburg, NJ is 8% 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

1 George St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Jamesburg

Residential Lease, Jamesburg, NJ

1 George St #2, Jamesburg, NJ 08831

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

1 George St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Jamesburg

Residential Lease, Jamesburg, NJ

1 George St #3, Jamesburg, NJ 08831

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

733 Stiller Ln - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Condo for rent in Jamesburg

Residential Lease, Monroe, NJ

733 Stiller Ln, Jamesburg, NJ 08831

2 beds

2 baths

$2,950

$2,800

Price drop

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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 $2,500 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Jamesburg?

Average rent prices in Jamesburg have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 12% since last year.

How does Jamesburg rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Jamesburg is 32% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 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 $100,000/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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