Last updated on October 13, 2026

Average rent in
Morris Plains, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Morris Plains

$3,500/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Morris Plains is $3,500 per month as of October 2026. This is 84% above the national average rent, or $1,600 more per month.

$9.66

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Morris Plains

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Morris Plains rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Morris Plains, NJ

Average rent prices in Morris Plains have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 11% 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 Morris Plains, NJ

Rent prices in Morris Plains vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Morris Plains is $2,925, whereas a house costs $3,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Morris Plains run $2,575 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,510.

Listings

Studio

$2,410

-

2%

1 bedroom

$2,678

3%

13%

2 bedroom

$3,455

2%

17%

3 bedroom

$3,775

2%

4%

4 bedroom

$4,000

6%

8%

Studio

Average rent

$2,410

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,678

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,455

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,775

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

8%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Morris Plains, 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 Morris Plains, NJ compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Morris Plains and Boonton by all bedroom counts and property types.

Morris Plains

Median rent price$3,500
increased by84%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,095
increased by63%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Morris Plains, NJ is 13% higher than the median rent in Boonton, NJ.

Discover rentals in Morris Plains, NJ

2467 State Route 10 Bldg 27 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Morris Plains

Rental, Morris Plains Boro, NJ

2467 State Route 10 Bldg 27, Morris Plains, NJ 07950

2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

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.
19 E Hanover Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Morris Plains

Rental, Morris Twp., NJ

19 E Hanover Ave, Morris Plains, NJ 07950

3 beds

1 bath

$2,750

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.
370 Summerhill Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Morris Plains

Rental, Parsippany-Troy Hills Twp., NJ

370 Summerhill Dr, Morris Plains, NJ 07950

3 beds

2.5 baths

$3,500

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.
63 Averell Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Morris Plains

Rental, Parsippany-Troy Hills Twp., NJ

63 Averell Dr, Morris Plains, NJ 07950

3 beds

2.5 baths

$3,800

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Morris Plains, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the Morris Plains rental market.

How much is rent in Morris Plains?

The average rent in Morris Plains is $3,500 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Morris Plains?

Average rent prices in Morris Plains have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.

How does Morris Plains rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Morris Plains is 84% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,600 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Morris Plains?

To comfortably afford rent in Morris Plains, you'd need to earn approximately $140,000/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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