Last updated on June 14, 2026

Average rent in
Metuchen, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Metuchen

$2,650/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Metuchen is $2,650 per month as of June 2026. This is 36% above the national average rent, or $700 more per month.

$3.96

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Metuchen

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Metuchen rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%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 6% 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 Metuchen, NJ

Rent prices in Metuchen vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Metuchen is $2,500, whereas a house costs $3,550. 1-bedroom apartments in Metuchen run $2,425 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,500.

Listings

Studio

$1,400

-

No Change

1 bedroom

$2,395

2%

16%

2 bedroom

$2,750

2%

No Change

3 bedroom

$3,225

4%

8%

4 bedroom

$4,200

15%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$1,400

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,395

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,225

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,200

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

13%

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$2,650
increased by36%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,150
increased by10%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Metuchen, NJ is 23% higher than the median rent in Bound Brook, NJ.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Bound Brook

$2,150

increased by3%
Last year
Chatham Township

$2,900

N/A
Last year
Clark

$2,800

decreased by20%
Last year
Dunellen

$2,462

decreased by2%
Last year
Matawan

$2,450

decreased by13%
Last year
Middlesex

$2,250

increased by6%
Last year

Discover rentals in Metuchen, NJ

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

89 Van Buren Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Metuchen

Apartment - Metuchen, NJ

89 Van Buren Ave #2, Metuchen, NJ 08840

3 beds

1 bath

$2,400

Apartment for rent

55 Upland Ave #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Metuchen

$3,500 - 4 Bedroom 4 Bathroom House In Metuchen With Great Amenities

55 Upland Ave #NA, Metuchen, NJ 08840

4 beds

4 baths

$3,500

House for rent

Available Jul 1

272 Lake Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Metuchen

SINGLE_FAMILY - Colonial - Metuchen, NJ

272 Lake Ave, Metuchen, NJ 08840

4 beds

2.5 baths

$3,600

House 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 $2,650 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Metuchen?

Average rent prices in Metuchen have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Metuchen rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Metuchen is 36% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $700 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 $106,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Metuchen rental properties do not typically include utilities as part of the rent. Based on current market data, 0% of listings across all apartment sizes include utilities in their rental rates.

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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