Last updated on October 28, 2026

Average rent in
Morristown, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Morristown

$3,125/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Morristown is $3,125 per month as of October 2026. This is 64% above the national average rent, or $1,225 more per month.

$5.89

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Morristown

48

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Morristown rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Morristown, NJ

Average rent prices in Morristown have increased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $2,800, whereas a house costs $3,875. 1-bedroom apartments in Morristown run $2,568 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,225.

Listings

Studio

$2,305

No Change

1%

1 bedroom

$2,568

17%

5%

2 bedroom

$3,500

No Change

4%

3 bedroom

$4,075

9%

18%

4 bedroom

$4,500

No Change

22%

Studio

Average rent

$2,305

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,568

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,075

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

18%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last year

22%

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

Median rent price$3,125
increased by64%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,750
increased by45%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Morristown, NJ is 14% higher than the median rent in Bernardsville, NJ.

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 & Services2% higher
Groceries2% higher
Health9% higher
Housing21% higher
Transportation6% lower
Utilities1% lower

Discover rentals in Morristown, NJ

2d ago

6.5

Good

4111 Delsea Drive

4111 Delsea Drive, LLC, Morristown, NJ 07960

1 bed

1 bath

$775

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.
65 Early St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Morristown

1 bed

1 bath

$875

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.
98 Maple Ave #A - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Morristown

Rental, Morristown Town, NJ

98 Maple Ave #A, Morristown, NJ 07960

1 bed

1 bath

$1,700

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.
2 Cottage Pl #4 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Condo for rent in Morristown

Rentals/Res, Morristown Town, NJ

2 Cottage Pl #4, Morristown, NJ 07960

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

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.

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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 $3,125 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Morristown?

Average rent prices in Morristown have increased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Morristown rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Morristown is 64% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,225 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 $125,000/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).

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