Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 1, 2026
Average rent in
Madison, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on August 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Madison
$4,200/mo
58%vs previous year
The average rent in Madison is $4,200 per month as of July 2026. This is 118% above the national average rent, or $2,270 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Madison
22
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Madison rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Madison, NJ
Average rent prices in Madison have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 58% 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
Madison, NJ
Rent prices in Madison vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Madison is $2,775, whereas a house costs $4,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Madison run $2,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,573.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,595 | 104% | - | |
1 bedroom | $3,300 |  25% | 44% | |
2 bedroom | $2,787 | 14% | 36% | |
3 bedroom | $5,895 | 2% | 23% | |
4 bedroom | $5,300 | 7% | 13% |
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 Madison, NJ.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,775 | 7% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,250 | 16% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,200 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
104%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
25%
Last year
44%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,787
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
36%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,895
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
23%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,300
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
13%
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 Madison, NJ.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,775
Last 30 days
7%
Condos
Average rent
$3,250
Last 30 days
16%
Houses
Average rent
$4,200
Last 30 days
3%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Madison, 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 Madison, NJ compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Madison and Bernardsville by all bedroom counts and property types.
Madison
118%higher than the national median
29%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Madison, NJ is 68% higher than the median rent in Bernardsville, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
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3%$3,350
2%$2,495
39%$2,967
11%$2,825
4%$2,825
14%$3,200
Discover rentals in Madison, NJ
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Madison
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Madison
25 Alma Ave, Madison, NJ 07940
1 bed
1 bath
$3,100
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Madison
1 bed
1.5 baths
$2,950
$2,800
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 11
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Madison
35 Lathrop Ave #3, Madison, NJ 07940
1 bed
1.5 baths
$2,425
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Madison
1 bed
1.5 baths
$2,950
$2,800
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 11
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Madison
35 Lathrop Ave #3, Madison, NJ 07940
1 bed
1.5 baths
$2,425
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Madison
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Madison
1 bed
1.5 baths
$2,950
$2,800
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 11
5d+ ago
House for rent in Madison
25 Alma Ave, Madison, NJ 07940
1 bed
1 bath
$3,100
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Madison
35 Lathrop Ave #3, Madison, NJ 07940
1 bed
1.5 baths
$2,425
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Madison
1 bed
1.5 baths
$2,950
$2,800
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 11
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Madison
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Madison, NJ
Quick answers to common questions about the Madison rental market.
How much is rent in Madison?
The average rent in Madison is $4,200 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Madison?
Average rent prices in Madison have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 58% since last year.
How does Madison rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Madison is 118% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,270 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Madison?
To comfortably afford rent in Madison, you'd need to earn approximately $168,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).