Last updated on September 13, 2026

Average rent in
Kearny, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Kearny

$2,300/mo

increased by15%

vs previous year

The average rent in Kearny is $2,300 per month as of September 2026. This is 21% above the national average rent, or $400 more per month.

$4.35

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Kearny

43

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Kearny rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Kearny, NJ

Average rent prices in Kearny have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 15% 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 $2,300, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Kearny run $1,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,200.

Listings

Studio

$1,795

6%

35%

1 bedroom

$1,850

No Change

18%

2 bedroom

$2,200

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,600

11%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,500

5%

31%

Studio

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

35%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

18%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

31%

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

Median rent price$2,300
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,195
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Kearny, NJ is 5% higher than the median rent in City Of Orange, NJ.

Discover rentals in Kearny, NJ

Abbott Residence Inn - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

Abbott Residence Inn

344 Kearny Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032

1 bed

1 bath

$950

80 Schuyler Ave #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Kearny

Rental, Kearny Town, NJ

80 Schuyler Ave #5, Kearny, NJ 07032

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

148 Wilson Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Kearny

9 Maple St ##2l - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Kearny

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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 $2,300 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Kearny?

Average rent prices in Kearny have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 15% since last year.

How does Kearny rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Kearny is 21% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Kearny?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Kearny are Arlington ($2,250/mo), South Kearny ($2,425/mo), and Manor Section ($2,535/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Kearny?

To comfortably afford rent in Kearny, you'd need to earn approximately $92,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Kearny?

April offers the best rental prices in Kearny, with rents running about 24% lower than November, which sees the highest prices. April is more competitive with higher demand, but the savings can be worth the extra competition.

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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