Last updated on November 7, 2026

Average rent in
Kenilworth, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Kenilworth

$2,600/mo

increased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Kenilworth is $2,600 per month as of October 2026. This is 37% above the national average rent, or $700 more per month.

$4.57

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Kenilworth

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 21% over the last month and have increased by 13% 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 $2,497, whereas a house costs $3,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Kenilworth run $2,195 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,550.

Listings

Studio

$1,450

No Change

14%

1 bedroom

$2,210

No Change

-

2 bedroom

$2,647

12%

47%

3 bedroom

$3,350

No Change

12%

4 bedroom

$4,175

No Change

23%

Studio

Average rent

$1,450

Last year

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,210

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,647

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

47%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,350

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,175

Last year

23%

At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Kenilworth, NJ.

Apartments

Average rent

$2,497

Last 30 days

21%

Last year

4%

Condos

Average rent

$2,700

Houses

Average rent

$3,650

Last year

7%

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$2,600
increased by37%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,450
increased by29%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Kenilworth, NJ is 6% higher than the median rent in Carteret, NJ.

Discover rentals in Kenilworth, NJ

203 N 14th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Kenilworth

3 beds

2 baths

$2,600

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.
423 N 14th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Kenilworth

3 beds

1.5 baths

$2,850

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.
227 N 11th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Kenilworth

3 beds

2 baths

$3,200

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.
240 N 10th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Kenilworth

Rental, Kenilworth Boro, NJ

240 N 10th St, Kenilworth, NJ 07033

3 beds

1 bath

$3,300

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.
6 N 21st St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in Kenilworth

Residential Lease, Kenilworth, NJ

6 N 21st St #1, Kenilworth, NJ 07033

1 bed

1 bath

$1,750

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.
423 N 14th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Kenilworth

3 beds

1.5 baths

$2,850

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.
6 N 21st St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in Kenilworth

Residential Lease, Kenilworth, NJ

6 N 21st St #1, Kenilworth, NJ 07033

1 bed

1 bath

$1,750

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.
240 N 10th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Kenilworth

Rental, Kenilworth Boro, NJ

240 N 10th St, Kenilworth, NJ 07033

3 beds

1 bath

$3,300

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.
203 N 14th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Kenilworth

3 beds

2 baths

$2,600

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.
203 N 14th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Kenilworth

3 beds

2 baths

$2,600

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.
240 N 10th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Kenilworth

Rental, Kenilworth Boro, NJ

240 N 10th St, Kenilworth, NJ 07033

3 beds

1 bath

$3,300

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 Kenilworth, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the Kenilworth rental market.

How much is rent in Kenilworth?

The average rent in Kenilworth is $2,600 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Kenilworth?

Average rent prices in Kenilworth have increased by 21% over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.

How does Kenilworth rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Kenilworth is 37% 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 $104,000/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).