Last updated on October 10, 2026

Average rent in
Monroe Township, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Monroe Township

$2,850/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Monroe Township is $2,850 per month as of October 2026. This is 50% above the national average rent, or $950 more per month.

$1.92

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Monroe Township

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Monroe Township rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Monroe Township, NJ

Average rent prices in Monroe Township have increased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same 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 Monroe Township, NJ

Rent prices in Monroe Township vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Monroe Township is $2,358, whereas a house costs $3,325. 1-bedroom apartments in Monroe Township run $1,900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,450.

Listings

Studio

$1,585

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,850

No Change

-

2 bedroom

$2,200

No Change

11%

3 bedroom

$3,390

No Change

3%

4 bedroom

$4,900

7%

8%

Studio

Average rent

$1,585

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,390

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,900

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

8%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Monroe Township, 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 Monroe Township, NJ compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Monroe Township and East Windsor by all bedroom counts and property types.

Monroe Township

Median rent price$2,850
increased by50%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,285
increased by20%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Monroe Township, NJ is 25% higher than the median rent in East Windsor, NJ.

Discover rentals in Monroe Township, NJ

17 Greylynne Dr - Photo 1 of 1
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5d+ ago

House for rent in Monroe Township

4 beds

4 baths

$5,600

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Frequently asked questions for Monroe Township, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the Monroe Township rental market.

How much is rent in Monroe Township?

The average rent in Monroe Township is $2,850 per month as of October 3, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Monroe Township?

Average rent prices in Monroe Township have increased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Monroe Township rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Monroe Township is 50% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $950 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Monroe Township?

To comfortably afford rent in Monroe Township, you'd need to earn approximately $114,000/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).

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