Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 2, 2026

Average rent in
Linden, NJ

Last updated on May 2, 2026

Last updated on May 2, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Linden, NJ is $2,271. This is +17%, or $322, higher than the national average.

$3.91

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,271

decreased by5%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

42

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Linden, NJ is $2,271. This is +17%, or $322, higher than the national average.

$3.91

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

5%
82%
13%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500

Households

60%
40%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Linden, NJ

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Linden, NJ have increased by 2% in the last month and have decreased by 5% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Linden, NJ

The monthly rent for an apartment in Linden, NJ is $2,200. A 1-bedroom apartment in Linden, NJ costs about $1,995 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,495. Houses for rent in Linden, NJ are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,850.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,995

No Change

4%

2 bedroom

$2,350

2%

4%

3 bedroom

$2,800

4%

6%

4 bedroom

$3,600

6%

49%

Studio

$2,175

20%

18%

Studio

Average rent

$2,175

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

18%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

49%

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.

Compare rent prices in Linden, NJ to other cities

Median rent prices in Linden, NJ for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Belleville, NJ.

Linden

Median rent price$2,271
increased by17%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,275
increased by17%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Linden, NJ is equal to the median rent in Belleville, NJ.

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