Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Average rent in
Linden, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Linden rent stands today
Linden, NJ rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,404/month. Despite a 1.9% decline from last year, rents rose 3.9% month over month, reflecting recent upward momentum after a trough in March 2026.
Compared to national trends
Linden runs roughly 1.25× the $1,930/month national median, making it pricier than many metros but still offering a range of options across 57 total rentals.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios and 1-bedrooms in Linden sit around $2,181/month and $2,150/month respectively, while 2-bedrooms reach $2,480/month and 4+ bedrooms climb to $3,750/month.
Price ranges
Houses rent for a median of $3,498/month, higher than apartments at $2,395/month. Apartments make up 64.2% of total rentals, reflecting the dominant property type in Linden's rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Linden
$2,404/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Linden is $2,404 per month as of July 2026. This is 25% above the national average rent, or $474 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Linden
57
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Linden rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Linden, NJ
Average rent prices in Linden have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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
Linden, NJ
Rent prices in Linden vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Linden is $2,395, whereas a house costs $3,497. 1-bedroom apartments in Linden run $2,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,450.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,181 | 1% |  12% | |
1 bedroom | $2,150 | 3% | 18% | |
2 bedroom | $2,480 | 2% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $2,750 | 2% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $3,750 | 7% | 11% |
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 Linden, NJ.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,395 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,500 | 11% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,497 | 8% | No Change | |
Rooms | $2,000 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,181
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
12%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
18%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,480
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,750
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
11%
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 Linden, NJ.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
11%
Houses
Average rent
$3,497
Last 30 days
8%
Rooms
Average rent
$2,000
The table above reflects average rent prices in Linden, 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 Linden, NJ compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Linden and Belleville by all bedroom counts and property types.
Linden
25%higher than the national median
20%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Linden, NJ is 4% higher than the median rent in Belleville, NJ.
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3%$2,720
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2%$2,200
11%$2,550
2%$2,736
3%$2,675
29%Discover rentals in Linden, NJ
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Linden
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Linden
721 Mcgillvray Pl, Linden, NJ 07036
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Linden
114 W 17th St #2, Linden, NJ 07036
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Linden
1410 E Saint Georges Ave #2, Linden, NJ 07036
3 beds
1 bath
$1,900
Condo for rent
Available Jul 12
2h ago
1120 E Saint Georges Ave, Linden, NJ 07036
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,150–$4,492
Apartment for rent
21h ago
1 W Elizabeth Ave, Linden, NJ 07036
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,388–$3,835
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Linden
506 E Price St #1, Linden, NJ 07036
3 beds
2 baths
$3,800
Apartment for rent
1d ago
100 S Wood Ave, Linden, NJ 07036
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,050–$2,820
Apartment for rent
2h ago
1001 W Elizabeth Ave, Linden, NJ 07036
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,895–$2,850
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
103 S Wood Ave, Linden, NJ 07036
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,895–$2,460
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Apartment for rent in Linden
3 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 31
21h ago
1 W Elizabeth Ave, Linden, NJ 07036
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,388–$3,835
Apartment for rent
2h ago
1120 E Saint Georges Ave, Linden, NJ 07036
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,150–$4,492
Apartment for rent
6h ago
103 S Wood Ave, Linden, NJ 07036
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,895–$2,460
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Linden
1024 E Blancke St #FL2, Linden, NJ 07036
3 beds
1 bath
$3,000
$2,750
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Linden
620 Mcgillvray Pl #1, Linden, NJ 07036
3 beds
2 baths
$2,700
$2,600
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
1001 W Elizabeth Ave, Linden, NJ 07036
1 bed
1 bath
$1,895–$1,995
Price drop
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Apartment for rent in Linden
1401 Lincoln St #1, Linden, NJ 07036
3 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Apartment for rent in Linden
3 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 31
23h ago
Apartment for rent in Linden
10 Garfield St #2, Linden, NJ 07036
3 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 30
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Frequently asked questions for Linden, NJ
Quick answers to common questions about the Linden rental market.
How much is rent in Linden?
The average rent in Linden is $2,404 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Linden?
Average rent prices in Linden have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
How does Linden rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Linden is 25% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $474 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Linden?
To comfortably afford rent in Linden, you'd need to earn approximately $96,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Linden?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Linden average around $1,960/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,350/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).