Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 14, 2026
Average rent in
Kearny, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on June 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Kearny
$2,100/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Kearny is $2,100 per month as of June 2026. This is 8% above the national average rent, or $150 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Kearny
48
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Kearny rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Kearny, NJ
Average rent prices in Kearny have decreased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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
Kearny, NJ
Rent prices in Kearny vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Kearny is $2,100, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Kearny run $1,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,250 | 20% | 26% | |
1 bedroom | $1,800 |  1% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,022 | 8% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $2,600 | 3% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,900 | 14% | 33% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Arlington | $2,300 | |
Manor Section | $1,950 | |
South Kearny | $2,137 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,100 | 9% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,450 | 22% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,500 | 28% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
26%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,022
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
33%
Arlington
Average rent
$2,300
South Kearny
Average rent
$2,137
Manor Section
Average rent
$1,950
Apartments
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
9%
Condos
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
22%
Houses
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
28%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Kearny, 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 Kearny, NJ compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Kearny and City Of Orange by all bedroom counts and property types.
Kearny
8%higher than the national median
3%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kearny, NJ is 4% higher than the median rent in City Of Orange, NJ.
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24%$2,600
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6%$2,350
9%$2,500
2%$2,400
1%$3,200
9%Discover rentals in Kearny, NJ
3d ago
344 Kearny Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032
1 bed
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Arlington apartment for rent in Kearny
344 Kearny Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032
1 bed
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Manor Section apartment for rent in Kearny
98 Windsor St #2R, Kearny, NJ 07032
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Kearny
130 Chestnut St #3, Kearny, NJ 07032
2 beds
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
3d ago
155-159 Midland Avenue c/o 687 Summer Ave LLC, Kearny, NJ 07032
Studio
1 bath
$6,000
Apartment for rent
4d ago
457 Schuyler Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032
1 bed
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
1d ago
333 Elm St, Kearny, NJ 07032
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,800–$2,045
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
155 Midland Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
3d ago
155-159 Midland Avenue c/o 687 Summer Ave LLC, Kearny, NJ 07032
Studio
1 bath
$6,000
Apartment for rent
4d ago
457 Schuyler Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032
1 bed
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Kearny
171 Highland Ave #2, Kearny, NJ 07032
3 beds
1 bath
$2,499
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Kearny
130 Chestnut St #3, Kearny, NJ 07032
2 beds
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
1d ago
333 Elm St, Kearny, NJ 07032
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,800–$2,045
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Arlington apartment for rent in Kearny
355 Devon St, Kearny, NJ 07032
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Arlington apartment for rent in Kearny
245 Beech St #2, Kearny, NJ 07032
3 beds
1 bath
$2,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Kearny
171 Highland Ave #2, Kearny, NJ 07032
3 beds
1 bath
$2,499
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
3d ago
344 Kearny Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032
1 bed
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Arlington apartment for rent in Kearny
355 Devon St, Kearny, NJ 07032
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
333 Elm St, Kearny, NJ 07032
2 beds
1 bath
$2,045
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
South Kearny apartment for rent in Kearny
333 Elm StreetApartment C5 #C5, Kearny, NJ 07032
2 beds
1 bath
$2,145
$2,045
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
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Frequently asked questions for Kearny, NJ
Quick answers to common questions about the Kearny rental market.
How much is rent in Kearny?
The average rent in Kearny is $2,100 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Kearny?
Average rent prices in Kearny have decreased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.
How does Kearny rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Kearny is 8% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Kearny?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Kearny are Manor Section ($1,950/mo), South Kearny ($2,137/mo), and Arlington ($2,300/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Kearny?
To comfortably afford rent in Kearny, you'd need to earn approximately $84,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Kearny?
Kearny's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,900 per month, while 2-bedroom units rent for around $2,100 per month. These figures reflect the current market conditions across the city's various neighborhoods.
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).