Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on January 29, 2026
Last updated on January 29, 2026
Last updated on January 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Metuchen, NJ is $2,847. This is +50%, or $947, higher than the national average.
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As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Metuchen, NJ is $2,847. This is +50%, or $947, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Metuchen, NJ have decreased by 4% in the last month and have decreased by 3% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Metuchen, NJ is $2,450. A 1-bedroom apartment in Metuchen, NJ costs about $2,395 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,895. Houses for rent in Metuchen, NJ are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,225.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,195 | 4% | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $2,600 | 4% | 13% | |
3 bedroom | $3,200 | 2% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $3,675 | 1% | 17% |
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 Metuchen, NJ.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,450 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,325 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,225 | No Change | No Change |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
13%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,675
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
17%
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 Metuchen, NJ.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,325
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$3,225
Last 30 days
No Change
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.
Median rent prices in Metuchen, NJ for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bound Brook, NJ.
Metuchen
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higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Metuchen, NJ is 33% higher than the median rent in Bound Brook, NJ.
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$3,440
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$2,500
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$2,600
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$2,750
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$2,725
Last year
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$3,876
Last year
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Metuchen
207 Woodbridge Ave Apt A #A, Metuchen, NJ 08840
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Metuchen
39 Victory Ct, Metuchen, NJ 08840
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Metuchen
3 beds
1 bath
$2,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Metuchen
29 Plainfield Ave, Metuchen, NJ 08840
3 beds
1 bath
$3,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Metuchen
2 Wall St, Metuchen, NJ 08840
3 beds
1 bath
$3,400
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Metuchen
34 Wall St, Metuchen, NJ 08840
4 beds
2 baths
$3,450
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Metuchen
78 Hazelwood Ave, Metuchen, NJ 08840
3 beds
2 baths
$3,850
House for rent
1h ago
185 W Kelly St, Metuchen, NJ 08840
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,395–$2,995
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Apartment for rent in Metuchen
195 Main St, Metuchen, NJ 08840
1 bed
1 bath
$2,545
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
25 Hillside Ave, Metuchen, NJ 08840
1 bed
1 bath
$2,450
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Metuchen
160 Durham Ave #305, Metuchen, NJ 08840
1 bed
1 bath
$2,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Metuchen
257 Central Ave, Metuchen, NJ 08840
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
1h ago
185 W Kelly St, Metuchen, NJ 08840
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,395–$2,995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
25 Hillside Ave, Metuchen, NJ 08840
1 bed
1 bath
$2,450
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Metuchen
29 Plainfield Ave, Metuchen, NJ 08840
3 beds
1 bath
$3,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Metuchen
2 Wall St, Metuchen, NJ 08840
3 beds
1 bath
$3,400
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Metuchen
34 Wall St, Metuchen, NJ 08840
4 beds
2 baths
$3,450
House for rent
1h ago
185 W Kelly St, Metuchen, NJ 08840
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,395–$2,995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Metuchen
541 Middlesex Ave #1, Metuchen, NJ 08840
2 beds
2 baths
$2,850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
25 Hillside Ave, Metuchen, NJ 08840
1 bed
1 bath
$2,450
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Metuchen
160 Durham Ave #305, Metuchen, NJ 08840
1 bed
1 bath
$2,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Metuchen
459 Main St #1, Metuchen, NJ 08840
2 beds
3 baths
$3,150
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Metuchen
39 Victory Ct, Metuchen, NJ 08840
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Metuchen
3 beds
1 bath
$2,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Metuchen
29 Plainfield Ave, Metuchen, NJ 08840
3 beds
1 bath
$3,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Metuchen
257 Central Ave, Metuchen, NJ 08840
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Metuchen
207 Woodbridge Ave Apt A #A, Metuchen, NJ 08840
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent