Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
Linden, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Linden
$2,495/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Linden is $2,495 per month as of October 2026. This is 31% above the national average rent, or $595 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Linden
46
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Linden rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Linden, NJ
Average rent prices in Linden have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $2,457, whereas a house costs $3,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Linden run $2,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,532.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,060 | No Change |  3% | |
1 bedroom | $2,125 | No Change | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $2,532 | 3% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $2,895 | 2% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $3,850 | 17% | 4% |
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 | $2,457 | 2% | 7% | |
Condos | $2,300 | 1% | 4% | |
Houses | $3,750 | No Change | 17% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,060
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,125
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,532
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,895
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,850
Last 30 days
17%
Last year
4%
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
$2,457
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
Condos
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
Houses
Average rent
$3,750
Last year
17%
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
31%higher than the national median
26%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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$2,400
4%$2,000
1%$2,800
2%$2,200
3%$2,700
$2,150
8%$2,705
5%$2,200
$2,300
10%$2,700
8%$2,700
8%$2,625
3%Discover rentals in Linden, NJ
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Linden
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Linden
1401 Lincoln St #1, Linden, NJ 07036
3 beds
1 bath
$2,199
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Linden
108 W 18th St #2, Linden, NJ 07036
3 beds
1 bath
$2,300
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Linden
3 beds
2 baths
$2,450
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.Apartment for rent
12h ago
1 W Elizabeth Ave, Linden, NJ 07036
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,330–$3,852
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Linden
1203 Kent Pl, Linden, NJ 07036
3 beds
2 baths
$3,800
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.House for rent
1d ago
100 S Wood Ave, Linden, NJ 07036
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,895–$2,995
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Linden
104 E Elizabeth Ave #403, Linden, NJ 07036
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,800
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.Condo for rent
12h ago
1 W Elizabeth Ave, Linden, NJ 07036
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,330–$3,852
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
1001 W Elizabeth Ave, Linden, NJ 07036
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,895–$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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
100 S Wood Ave, Linden, NJ 07036
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,895–$2,995
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
1 W 19th St, Linden, NJ 07036
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
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.Condo for rent
Available Nov 1
1d ago
407 W Stimpson Ave, Linden, NJ 07036
3 beds
1 bath
$2,800
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
919 Chandler Ave, Linden, NJ 07036
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
103 S Wood Ave, Linden, NJ 07036
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,025–$2,520
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Linden
3 beds
1 bath
$2,450
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Linden
3 beds
2 baths
$2,450
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Linden
906 Roselle St #2, Linden, NJ 07036
3 beds
2 baths
$2,800
Price dropped $200Fees 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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Townhouse for rent in Linden
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,700
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.House for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Linden
2013 Ingalls Ave, Linden, NJ 07036
4 beds
2 baths
$3,500
Price dropped $400Fees 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.House 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 $2,495 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Linden?
Average rent prices in Linden have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Linden rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Linden is 31% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $595 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 $100,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Linden?
December offers the lowest rents in Linden, running about 7.5% below March prices, which sees the highest rent of the 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).