Average Rent in Middlesex, NJ and Rent Price Trends

Rent price summary for
Middlesex, NJ

As of August 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Middlesex, NJ is $2,575. This is +29% higher than the national average.

$4.00

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,575

15%

over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

15

for rent on Zumper.com

As of August 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Middlesex, NJ is $2,575. This is +29% higher than the national average.

$4.00

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

65%

26%

$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500

$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000

$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500

$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000

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.

Rent comparables in
Middlesex, NJ
The monthly rent for an apartment in Middlesex, NJ is $2,505. A 1-bedroom apartment in Middlesex, NJ costs about $2,095 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,600. Houses for rent in Middlesex, NJ are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,000.


1 bedroom	$2,295	2%	5%
2 bedroom	$2,977	1%	14%
3 bedroom	$3,695	1%	122%
4 bedroom	$3,950	5%	-
Studio	$2,150	-	-


Apartments	$2,505	2%	No Change
Condos	$2,250	18%	No Change
Houses	$3,000	6%	9%

Studio

Average rent

$2,150

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,295

Last 30 days

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,977

Last 30 days

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,695

Last 30 days

Last year

122%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,950

Last 30 days

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$2,575

29%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,975

49%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Middlesex, NJ is 13% lower than the median rent in Berkeley Heights, NJ.

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$2,975

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Last year

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$2,600

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$3,100

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Last year

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$2,600

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Highland Park

$2,400

Last year

Madison

$3,708

Last year

Metuchen

$2,575

Last year

North Plainfield

$2,300

Last year

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$2,300

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Last year

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$3,400

N/A

Last year

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$2,900

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Last year

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$3,150

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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.