Last updated on July 30, 2026

Average rent in
Metuchen, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Metuchen

$2,800/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Metuchen is $2,800 per month as of July 2026. This is 45% above the national average rent, or $870 more per month.

$4.40

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Metuchen

29

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Metuchen rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Metuchen, NJ

Average rent prices in Metuchen have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 Metuchen, NJ

Rent prices in Metuchen vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Metuchen is $2,622, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Metuchen run $2,395 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,050.

Listings

Studio

$2,000

4%

-

1 bedroom

$2,300

No Change

3%

2 bedroom

$2,925

2%

7%

3 bedroom

$3,150

50%

5%

4 bedroom

$4,500

7%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,925

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,150

Last 30 days

50%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

7%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Metuchen, 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 Metuchen, NJ compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Metuchen and Bound Brook by all bedroom counts and property types.

Metuchen

Median rent price$2,800
increased by45%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,175
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Metuchen, NJ is 29% higher than the median rent in Bound Brook, NJ.

Discover rentals in Metuchen, NJ

51 Mccoy Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Metuchen

APARTMENT - Other - Metuchen, NJ

51 Mccoy Ave #2, Metuchen, NJ 08840

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

Apartment for rent

207 Woodbridge Ave #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Metuchen

APARTMENT - Colonial - Metuchen, NJ

207 Woodbridge Ave #A, Metuchen, NJ 08840

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

Apartment for rent

262 Wall St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in Metuchen

APARTMENT - Cape Cod - Metuchen, NJ

262 Wall St, Metuchen, NJ 08840

3 beds

1 bath

$2,600

Apartment for rent

14 Central Square Park - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Metuchen

Condo for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Metuchen, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the Metuchen rental market.

How much is rent in Metuchen?

The average rent in Metuchen is $2,800 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Metuchen?

Average rent prices in Metuchen have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Metuchen rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Metuchen is 45% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $870 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Metuchen?

To comfortably afford rent in Metuchen, you'd need to earn approximately $112,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Metuchen?

Based on our current listings, utilities are not included in Metuchen rentals, with 0% of apartments across all bedroom types offering utilities as part of the 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).

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