Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 13, 2026

Average rent in
Middlesex, NJ

Last updated on March 13, 2026

Last updated on March 13, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Middlesex, NJ is $2,500. This is +32%, or $600, higher than the national average.

$2.68

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,500

increased by10%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

10

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Middlesex, NJ is $2,500. This is +32%, or $600, higher than the national average.

$2.68

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

79%
21%
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500

Households

75%
25%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Middlesex, NJ, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent price trends in
Middlesex, NJ

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Middlesex, NJ have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 10% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Middlesex, NJ

The monthly rent for an apartment in Middlesex, NJ is $2,470. A 1-bedroom apartment in Middlesex, NJ costs about $1,895 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,595. Houses for rent in Middlesex, NJ are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,000.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,150

No Change

4%

2 bedroom

$2,495

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$3,200

1%

-

4 bedroom

$4,175

13%

-

Studio

$1,650

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,650

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,175

Last 30 days

13%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Middlesex, 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.

Compare rent prices in Middlesex, NJ to other cities

Median rent prices in Middlesex, NJ for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Berkeley Heights, NJ.

Middlesex

Median rent price$2,500
increased by32%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,750
increased by45%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Middlesex, NJ is 9% lower than the median rent in Berkeley Heights, NJ.

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Cost of living in
Middlesex, NJ

The overall cost of living in Middlesex, NJ is 16% higher than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

12% higher

Groceries

1% higher

Health

13% higher

Housing

35% higher

Transportation

9% higher

Utilities

2% higher

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