Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 10, 2026
Average rent in
Middlesex, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on September 10, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Middlesex
$2,572/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Middlesex is $2,572 per month as of September 2026. This is 35% above the national average rent, or $672 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Middlesex
10
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Middlesex rentals at each price point
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 trends in Middlesex, NJ
Average rent prices in Middlesex have decreased by 13% 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
Middlesex, NJ
Rent prices in Middlesex vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Middlesex is $2,172, whereas a house costs $2,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Middlesex run $1,895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,750.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,825 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,995 | No Change | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $2,725 | 5% | 12% | |
3 bedroom | $3,275 |  3% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $3,800 | 6% | - |
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 Middlesex, NJ.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,172 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,600 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,900 | 17% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,825
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,725
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,275
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,800
Last 30 days
6%
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 Middlesex, NJ.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,172
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,600
Houses
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
17%
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.
How does rent in Middlesex, NJ compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Middlesex and Berkeley Heights by all bedroom counts and property types.
Middlesex
35%higher than the national median
21%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Middlesex, NJ is 12% higher than the median rent in Berkeley Heights, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,300
1%$2,700
3%$2,800
7%$2,704
15%$2,875
16%$3,147
2%$2,700
1%$2,200
1%$2,475
22%$3,680
$2,832
$3,225
Cost of living in Middlesex, NJ
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 6% higher |
| Groceries | 3% higher |
| Health | 21% higher |
| Housing | 47% higher |
| Transportation | 4% higher |
| Utilities | 5% higher |
Discover rentals in Middlesex, NJ
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Middlesex
122 S Lincoln Ave #1, Middlesex, NJ 08846
3 beds
1 bath
$3,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Middlesex
122 S Lincoln Ave, Middlesex, NJ 08846
3 beds
1 bath
$3,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Middlesex
6 Heather Ln, Middlesex, NJ 08846
4 beds
3.5 baths
$4,000
House for rent
1d ago
600 Bound Brook Rd, Middlesex, NJ 08846
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,895–$2,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Middlesex
307 2nd St, Middlesex, NJ 08846
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
23h ago
317 Lincoln Blvd, Middlesex, NJ 08846
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1325 Bound Brook Rd, Middlesex, NJ 08846
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
1d ago
600 Bound Brook Rd, Middlesex, NJ 08846
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,895–$2,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Middlesex
6 Heather Ln, Middlesex, NJ 08846
4 beds
3.5 baths
$4,000
House for rent
1d ago
600 Bound Brook Rd, Middlesex, NJ 08846
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,895–$2,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Middlesex
307 2nd St, Middlesex, NJ 08846
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
23h ago
317 Lincoln Blvd, Middlesex, NJ 08846
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Middlesex
6 Heather Ln, Middlesex, NJ 08846
4 beds
3.5 baths
$4,000
House for rent
23h ago
317 Lincoln Blvd, Middlesex, NJ 08846
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Middlesex, NJ
Quick answers to common questions about the Middlesex rental market.
How much is rent in Middlesex?
The average rent in Middlesex is $2,572 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Middlesex?
Average rent prices in Middlesex have decreased by 13% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Middlesex rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Middlesex is 35% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $672 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Middlesex?
To comfortably afford rent in Middlesex, you'd need to earn approximately $103,000/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).