Last updated on August 28, 2026

Average rent in
Morris Plains, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Morris Plains

$3,325/mo

increased by19%

vs previous year

The average rent in Morris Plains is $3,325 per month as of August 2026. This is 73% above the national average rent, or $1,400 more per month.

$7.40

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Morris Plains

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Morris Plains rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%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 increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 19% 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 $2,745, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Morris Plains run $2,525 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,440.

Listings

Studio

$2,305

-

-

1 bedroom

$2,525

5%

22%

2 bedroom

$3,380

10%

2%

3 bedroom

$3,850

4%

4%

4 bedroom

$3,800

5%

20%

Studio

Average rent

$2,305

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,525

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

22%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,380

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,850

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

20%

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$3,325
increased by73%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,155
increased by64%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Morris Plains, NJ is 5% higher than the median rent in Boonton, NJ.

Discover rentals in Morris Plains, NJ

2467 State Route 10 #4B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Morris Plains

Rental, Parsippany-Troy Hills Twp., NJ

2467 State Route 10 #4B, Morris Plains, NJ 07950

2 beds

1 bath

$2,275

Condo for rent

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

$2,800

Apartment for rent

125 Springhill Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Morris Plains

Rental, Parsippany-Troy Hills Twp., NJ

125 Springhill Dr, Morris Plains, NJ 07950

3 beds

2.5 baths

$3,500

House for rent

308 Rotando Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Morris Plains

Rental, Morris Plains Boro, NJ

308 Rotando Way, Morris Plains, NJ 07950

3 beds

2.5 baths

$3,700

House for rent

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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 $3,325 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Morris Plains?

Average rent prices in Morris Plains have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 19% since last year.

How does Morris Plains rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Morris Plains is 73% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,400 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 $133,000/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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