Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 25, 2026
Average rent in
Middlesex, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on October 25, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Middlesex
$2,122/mo
18%vs previous year
The average rent in Middlesex is $2,122 per month as of October 2026. This is 12% above the national average rent, or $222 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Middlesex
11
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 18% 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 $1,895, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Middlesex run $1,995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,650.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,807 | No Change |  3% | |
1 bedroom | $1,999 | No Change | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $2,650 | No Change | 11% | |
3 bedroom | $3,150 | No Change | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $3,900 | No Change | 5% |
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 | $1,895 | 17% | 3% | |
Condos | $2,500 | No Change | 4% | |
Houses | $3,200 | 20% | 9% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,807
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,999
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,650
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,150
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,900
Last year
5%
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
$1,895
Last 30 days
17%
Last year
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,500
Last year
4%
Houses
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
9%
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
12%higher than the national median
39%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Middlesex, NJ is 20% lower than the median rent in Berkeley Heights, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,650
4%$2,750
8%$3,204
6%$2,600
13%$2,400
4%$2,737
28%$2,650
$2,167
4%$2,575
20%$2,950
$2,827
$3,107
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 | 7% higher |
| Groceries | 4% higher |
| Health | 24% higher |
| Housing | 46% higher |
| Transportation | 4% higher |
| Utilities | 6% 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
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Middlesex
122 S Lincoln Ave, Middlesex, NJ 08846
3 beds
1 bath
$3,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Middlesex
824 Voorhees Ave, Middlesex, NJ 08846
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Middlesex
3 beds
2 baths
$3,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Middlesex
307 2nd St, Middlesex, NJ 08846
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
1325 Bound Brook Rd, Middlesex, NJ 08846
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
600 Bound Brook Rd, Middlesex, NJ 08846
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,895–$2,450
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Middlesex
122 S Lincoln Ave #1, Middlesex, NJ 08846
3 beds
1 bath
$3,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Middlesex
6 Heather Ln, Middlesex, NJ 08846
4 beds
3.5 baths
$4,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Middlesex
124 Runyon Ave #2, Middlesex, NJ 08846
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
600 Bound Brook Rd, Middlesex, NJ 08846
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,895–$2,450
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Middlesex
124 Runyon Ave #2, Middlesex, NJ 08846
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Middlesex
126 Runyon Ave #2, Middlesex, NJ 08846
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Middlesex
6 Heather Ln, Middlesex, NJ 08846
4 beds
3.5 baths
$4,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House 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 $2,122 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Middlesex?
Average rent prices in Middlesex have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 18% since last year.
How does Middlesex rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Middlesex is 12% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $222 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 $85,000/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).