Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 16, 2026
Average rent in
Linden, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on June 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Linden
$2,285/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Linden is $2,285 per month as of June 2026. This is 17% above the national average rent, or $335 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Linden
46
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 3% over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 $2,228, whereas a house costs $3,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Linden run $2,050 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,300.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,177 | 2% |  3% | |
1 bedroom | $2,050 | 2% | 12% | |
2 bedroom | $2,295 | 2% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,800 | 1% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $3,900 | 9% | 24% |
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 | $2,228 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,200 | 7% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,250 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $2,000 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,177
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
12%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,900
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
24%
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
$2,228
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
7%
Houses
Average rent
$3,250
Last 30 days
1%
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
17%higher than the national median
18%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Linden, NJ is 1% lower than the median rent in Belleville, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,300
11%$1,995
3%$2,725
3%$2,200
7%$2,350
20%$2,000
4%$2,750
6%$2,100
4%$2,200
64%$2,500
2%$2,744
1%$2,500
29%Discover rentals in Linden, NJ
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Linden
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
15h ago
321 Jefferson Ave, Linden, NJ 07036
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
Condo for rent
Available Jun 16
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Linden
131 E 13th St, Linden, NJ 07036
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Linden
1225 Union St, Linden, NJ 07036
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
14h ago
1 W Elizabeth Ave, Linden, NJ 07036
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,247–$3,852
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1120 E Saint Georges Ave, Linden, NJ 07036
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,300–$2,900
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1001 W Elizabeth Ave, Linden, NJ 07036
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,895–$2,850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Linden
102 E Elizabeth Ave #406, Linden, NJ 07036
2 beds
2 baths
$2,700
Condo for rent
1h ago
100 S Wood Ave, Linden, NJ 07036
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,825–$2,350
Apartment for rent
14h ago
1 W Elizabeth Ave, Linden, NJ 07036
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,247–$3,852
Apartment for rent
23h ago
103 S Wood Ave, Linden, NJ 07036
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,925–$2,435
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1001 W Elizabeth Ave, Linden, NJ 07036
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,895–$2,850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Linden
343 Academy Ter, Linden, NJ 07036
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
House for rent
23h ago
103 S Wood Ave, Linden, NJ 07036
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,925–$2,435
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Linden
530 Bernard Ave #1, Linden, NJ 07036
3 beds
1 bath
$2,750
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 3
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Linden
31 E 20th St, Linden, NJ 07036
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Apartment for rent in Linden
3 beds
0 baths
$2,200
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Apartment for rent in Linden
913 Union St #1, Linden, NJ 07036
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
$2,800
Price drop
Apartment for rent
15h ago
321 Jefferson Ave, Linden, NJ 07036
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
Condo for rent
Available Jun 16
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Linden
715 Lincoln St #2, Linden, NJ 07036
3 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
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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 $2,285 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Linden?
Average rent prices in Linden have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.
How does Linden rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Linden is 17% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $335 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 $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 Linden?
Linden's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,900 per month, while 2-bedroom units rent for around $2,400 monthly. Both bedroom types reflect different market trajectories, with 1-bedrooms experiencing a decline and 2-bedrooms maintaining stable pricing year over 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).