Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Average rent in
Madison, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Madison
$3,195/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Madison is $3,195 per month as of September 2026. This is 68% above the national average rent, or $1,295 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Madison
11
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Madison rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Madison, NJ, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Madison, NJ
Average rent prices in Madison have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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 $3,198, whereas a house costs $4,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Madison run $2,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,195.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,495 |  104% | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,575 | No Change | 14% | |
2 bedroom | $3,912 |  6% | 17% | |
3 bedroom | $4,500 | 9% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $12,500 | 13% | 194% |
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 | $3,198 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,800 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,000 | 12% | 27% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
104%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,575
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
14%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,912
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
17%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$12,500
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
194%
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
$3,198
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
27%
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
68%higher than the national median
50%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Madison, NJ is 12% higher than the median rent in Bernardsville, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,850
16%$3,095
4%$2,650
23%$2,460
20%$2,500
1%$4,350
$3,500
2%$2,375
39%$3,055
14%$2,195
20%$2,750
3%$3,500
Discover rentals in Madison, NJ
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Madison
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Madison
40 Loantaka Way #F, Madison, NJ 07940
2 beds
1 bath
$2,800
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Madison
2 South St #2, Madison, NJ 07940
3 beds
2 baths
$3,550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Madison
25B Lathrop Ave, Madison, NJ 07940
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,975
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
35 Lathrop Ave #3, Madison, NJ 07940
1 bed
1.5 baths
$2,285
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 31
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Madison
40 Loantaka Way #F, Madison, NJ 07940
2 beds
1 bath
$2,800
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Madison
25B Lathrop Ave, Madison, NJ 07940
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,975
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Madison
11 Vinal Pl, Madison, NJ 07940
5 beds
2.5 baths
$6,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Madison
8 Magnolia Ct #8B, Madison, NJ 07940
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,650
$4,500
Price drop
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Madison
40 Loantaka Way #F, Madison, NJ 07940
2 beds
1 bath
$2,800
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Madison
25B Lathrop Ave, Madison, NJ 07940
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,975
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Madison
8 Magnolia Ct #8B, Madison, NJ 07940
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,650
$4,500
Price drop
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Madison
35 Lathrop Ave #3, Madison, NJ 07940
1 bed
1.5 baths
$2,285
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 31
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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 $3,195 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Madison?
Average rent prices in Madison have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Madison rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Madison is 68% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,295 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 $128,000/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).