Last updated on October 28, 2026

Average rent in
Kearny, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Kearny

$2,262/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Kearny is $2,262 per month as of October 2026. This is 19% above the national average rent, or $362 more per month.

$5.87

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Kearny

49

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Kearny 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

Rent trends in Kearny, NJ

Average rent prices in Kearny have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $2,287, whereas a house costs $2,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Kearny run $1,697 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,200.

Listings

Studio

$1,912

No Change

50%

1 bedroom

$1,700

3%

3%

2 bedroom

$2,125

2%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,300

2%

21%

4 bedroom

$3,200

1%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$1,912

Last year

50%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,125

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

21%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

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$2,262
increased by19%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,725
increased by43%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Kearny, NJ is 17% lower than the median rent in City Of Orange, NJ.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

City Of Orange

$2,725

increased by6%
Last year
East Rutherford

$2,675

increased by5%
Last year
Guttenberg

$2,795

increased by4%
Last year
Harrison

$2,592

increased by2%
Last year
Little Falls

$2,700

increased by7%
Last year
Lodi

$2,475

increased by8%
Last year

Discover rentals in Kearny, NJ

Abbott Residence Inn - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.2

Very good

Abbott Residence Inn

344 Kearny Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032

1 bed

1 bath

$950

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
333 Elm StreetApartment A7 #A7 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Kearny apartment for rent in Kearny

335 Elm Street - A7

333 Elm StreetApartment A7 #A7, Kearny, NJ 07032

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
138 Hoyt St ##1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Kearny

138 Hoyt St ##1, Kearny, NJ 07032

2 beds

1 bath

$1,850

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
148 Wilson Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Kearny

148 Wilson Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032

3 beds

1 bath

$1,900

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $2,262 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Kearny?

Average rent prices in Kearny have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Kearny rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Kearny is 19% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $362 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Kearny?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Kearny are Arlington ($2,250/mo), Manor Section ($2,300/mo), and South Kearny ($2,782/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Kearny?

To comfortably afford rent in Kearny, you'd need to earn approximately $91,000/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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