Last updated on July 29, 2026

Average rent in
Kearny, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Kearny

$2,150/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Kearny is $2,150 per month as of July 2026. This is 11% above the national average rent, or $220 more per month.

$5.41

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Kearny

49

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Kearny rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%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 8% 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 $2,097, whereas a house costs $3,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Kearny run $1,675 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,095.

Listings

Studio

$2,164

20%

50%

1 bedroom

$1,700

No Change

10%

2 bedroom

$2,047

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$3,099

11%

24%

4 bedroom

$2,500

8%

29%

Studio

Average rent

$2,164

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

50%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,047

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,099

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

24%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

29%

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$2,150
increased by11%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,500
increased by30%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Kearny, NJ is 14% lower than the median rent in City Of Orange, NJ.

Discover rentals in Kearny, NJ

Abbott Residence Inn - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

7.2

Very good

Abbott Residence Inn

344 Kearny Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032

1 bed

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

520 Schuyler Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Kearny apartment for rent in Kearny

MULTI_FAMILY - Kearny, NJ

520 Schuyler Ave #1, Kearny, NJ 07032

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

Apartment for rent

139 Johnston Ave ##3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Kearny

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Arlington apartment for rent in Kearny

Apartment for rent

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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 $2,150 per month as of July 25, 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 8% since last year.

How does Kearny rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Kearny is 11% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $220 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Kearny?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Kearny are Manor Section ($1,950/mo), Arlington ($2,200/mo), and South Kearny ($2,200/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Kearny?

To comfortably afford rent in Kearny, you'd need to earn approximately $86,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Kearny average around $1,840/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,130/month, both down from last year.

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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