Last updated on July 31, 2026

Average rent in
Jamesburg, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Jamesburg

$2,387/mo

decreased by25%

vs previous year

The average rent in Jamesburg is $2,387 per month as of July 2026. This is 24% above the national average rent, or $457 more per month.

$4.55

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Jamesburg

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Jamesburg rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%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 increased by 39% over the last month and have decreased by 25% 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 $1,950, whereas a house costs $3,225. 1-bedroom apartments in Jamesburg run $1,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,449.

Listings

Studio

$1,550

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,800

No Change

-

2 bedroom

$2,675

9%

5%

3 bedroom

$3,500

9%

8%

4 bedroom

$5,000

No Change

25%

Studio

Average rent

$1,550

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,675

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,000

Last year

25%

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$2,387
increased by24%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,320
increased by20%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Jamesburg, NJ is 3% higher than the median rent in Allentown, NJ.

Discover rentals in Jamesburg, NJ

110 Buckelew Ave #7 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Jamesburg

2 beds

1 bath

$1,950

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

110 Buckelew Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Jamesburg

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 15

1 George St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Jamesburg

APARTMENT - Jamesburg, NJ

1 George St #2, Jamesburg, NJ 08831

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

Apartment for rent

1 George St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Jamesburg

APARTMENT - Jamesburg, NJ

1 George St #3, Jamesburg, NJ 08831

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

Apartment 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 $2,387 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Jamesburg?

Average rent prices in Jamesburg have increased by 39% over the last month and have decreased by 25% since last year.

How does Jamesburg rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Jamesburg is 24% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $457 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 $96,000/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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