Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 13, 2026
Average rent in
Morristown, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on September 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Morristown
$3,078/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Morristown is $3,078 per month as of September 2026. This is 62% above the national average rent, or $1,178 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Morristown
43
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Morristown rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Morristown, NJ
Average rent prices in Morristown have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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
Morristown, NJ
Rent prices in Morristown vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Morristown is $2,872, whereas a house costs $4,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Morristown run $2,742 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,900.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,300 |  12% | 15% | |
1 bedroom | $2,575 | 9% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $3,350 | 2% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $3,800 | No Change | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $5,000 | 16% | 1% |
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 Morristown, NJ.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,872 | 7% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,975 | 8% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,000 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
15%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,575
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,350
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,800
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,000
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
1%
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 Morristown, NJ.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,872
Last 30 days
7%
Condos
Average rent
$2,975
Last 30 days
8%
Houses
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
4%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Morristown, 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 Morristown, NJ compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Morristown and Bernardsville by all bedroom counts and property types.
Morristown
62%higher than the national median
50%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Morristown, NJ is 8% higher than the median rent in Bernardsville, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,850
16%$2,212
$3,742
2%$2,775
8%$4,350
2%$2,750
3%$2,212
2%$3,007
$2,159
6%$3,000
4%$3,382
29%$3,500
12%Cost of living in Morristown, 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 | 1% higher |
| Groceries | 2% higher |
| Health | 7% higher |
| Housing | 23% higher |
| Transportation | 5% lower |
| Utilities | 2% lower |
Discover rentals in Morristown, NJ
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Morristown
83 Chestnut St #2, Morristown, NJ 07960
2 beds
1 bath
$2,450
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Morristown
72 Western Ave Unit B, Morristown, NJ 07960
2 beds
1 bath
$3,250
$2,500
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Morristown
81 Western Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
2 beds
2 baths
$2,600
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Morristown
72 Western Ave Unit A #1, Morristown, NJ 07960
2 beds
1 bath
$3,750
$2,750
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Morristown
70 Ridgedale Ave #102, Morristown, NJ 07960
2 beds
3 baths
$5,675
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Morristown
70 Ridgedale Ave #205, Morristown, NJ 07960
2 beds
2 baths
$4,490
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Morristown
70 Ridgedale Ave #207, Morristown, NJ 07960
2 beds
2 baths
$4,325
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Morristown
70 Ridgedale Ave #310, Morristown, NJ 07960
2 beds
2 baths
$4,325
House for rent
1d ago
43 Ford Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
3 beds
2 baths
$3,995
Apartment for rent
2d ago
45 Market St, Morristown, NJ 07960
Studio
1 bath
$2,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Morristown
65 Wetmore Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
3 beds
2 baths
$4,850
House for rent
1d ago
43 Ford Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
3 beds
2 baths
$3,995
Apartment for rent
2d ago
45 Market St, Morristown, NJ 07960
Studio
1 bath
$2,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Morristown
30 Homewood Dr, Morristown, NJ 07960
5 beds
5.5 baths
$9,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Morristown
21 Cobb Pl, Morristown, NJ 07960
3 beds
2 baths
$4,275
House for rent
2d ago
35 35 Flagler and MLK Ave., Morristown, NJ 07960
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,250–$2,925
Apartment for rent
2d ago
181 South St, Morristown, NJ 07960
1 bed
1 bath
$2,295
Apartment for rent
2d ago
60 Elm St, Morristown, NJ 07960
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Condo for rent in Morristown
419 Pitney Pl #419, Morristown, NJ 07960
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
Condo for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Morristown, NJ
Quick answers to common questions about the Morristown rental market.
How much is rent in Morristown?
The average rent in Morristown is $3,078 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Morristown?
Average rent prices in Morristown have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Morristown rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Morristown is 62% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,178 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Morristown?
To comfortably afford rent in Morristown, you'd need to earn approximately $123,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Morristown?
March offers the lowest rents in Morristown, with prices running about 9% lower than September's peak rates, making it an ideal time for budget-conscious apartment hunting.
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).