Last updated on August 8, 2026

Average rent in
Kenilworth, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Kenilworth

$2,625/mo

decreased by26%

vs previous year

The average rent in Kenilworth is $2,625 per month as of August 2026. This is 36% above the national average rent, or $700 more per month.

$5.09

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Kenilworth

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Kenilworth rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Kenilworth, NJ

Average rent prices in Kenilworth have increased by 40% over the last month and have decreased by 26% 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 Kenilworth, NJ

Rent prices in Kenilworth vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Kenilworth is $2,600, whereas a house costs $3,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Kenilworth run $2,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,100.

Listings

Studio

$1,650

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$2,095

No Change

-

2 bedroom

$2,725

2%

34%

3 bedroom

$3,500

4%

-

4 bedroom

$4,550

10%

23%

Studio

Average rent

$1,650

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,095

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,725

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

34%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,550

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

23%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Kenilworth, 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 Kenilworth, NJ compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Kenilworth and Carteret by all bedroom counts and property types.

Kenilworth

Median rent price$2,625
increased by36%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,600
increased by35%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Kenilworth, NJ is 1% higher than the median rent in Carteret, NJ.

Discover rentals in Kenilworth, NJ

52 N 20th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Kenilworth

Apartment for rent

207 N 16th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Kenilworth

MULTI_FAMILY - Kenilworth Boro, NJ

207 N 16th St, Kenilworth, NJ 07033

2 beds

1.5 baths

$2,100

Apartment for rent

200 N 18th St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Kenilworth

MULTI_FAMILY - Kenilworth Boro, NJ

200 N 18th St #2, Kenilworth, NJ 07033

3 beds

1 bath

$2,950

Apartment for rent

200 N 18th St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Kenilworth

MULTI_FAMILY - Kenilworth Boro, NJ

200 N 18th St #1, Kenilworth, NJ 07033

3 beds

1 bath

$2,950

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Kenilworth, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the Kenilworth rental market.

How much is rent in Kenilworth?

The average rent in Kenilworth is $2,625 per month as of August 8, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Kenilworth?

Average rent prices in Kenilworth have increased by 40% over the last month and have decreased by 26% since last year.

How does Kenilworth rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Kenilworth is 36% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $700 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Kenilworth?

To comfortably afford rent in Kenilworth, you'd need to earn approximately $105,000/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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