Last updated on September 15, 2026

Average rent in
Linden, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Linden

$2,402/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Linden is $2,402 per month as of September 2026. This is 26% above the national average rent, or $502 more per month.

$3.06

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Linden

48

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Linden rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Linden, NJ

Average rent prices in Linden have remained the same over the last month and have increased 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 $3,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Linden run $2,175 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,595.

Listings

Studio

$2,142

56%

117%

1 bedroom

$2,150

1%

14%

2 bedroom

$2,595

1%

11%

3 bedroom

$2,750

4%

6%

4 bedroom

$3,800

4%

23%

Studio

Average rent

$2,142

Last 30 days

56%

Last year

117%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,595

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

23%

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

Median rent price$2,402
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,395
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

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

Discover rentals in Linden, NJ

105 W 17th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Linden

114 W 17th St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Linden

Rental, Linden City, NJ

114 W 17th St #2, Linden, NJ 07036

2 beds

1 bath

$1,900

1110 S Wood Ave #10 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Linden

1110 S Wood Ave #10, Linden, NJ 07036

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

1401 Lincoln St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Linden

Rental, Linden City, NJ

1401 Lincoln St #1, Linden, NJ 07036

3 beds

1 bath

$2,350

$2,250

Price drop

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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 $2,402 per month as of September 12, 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 2% since last year.

How does Linden rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Linden is 26% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $502 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?

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).

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