Last updated on June 24, 2026

Average rent in
Essex County College, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Wood-Ridge

$2,395/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Wood-Ridge is $2,395 per month as of June 2026. This is 23% above the national average rent, or $445 more per month.

$3.92

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wood-Ridge

2,283

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Wood-Ridge rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Essex County College, NJ

Average rent prices in Wood-Ridge have decreased by 2% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Essex County College, NJ

Rent prices in Wood-Ridge vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Wood-Ridge is $2,305, whereas a house costs $2,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Wood-Ridge run $2,062 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,346.

Listings

Studio

$2,065

-

4%

1 bedroom

$2,097

-

7%

2 bedroom

$2,395

-

17%

3 bedroom

$2,600

-

20%

4 bedroom

$3,000

-

12%

Studio

Average rent

$2,065

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,097

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,395

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last year

20%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last year

12%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Essex County College, 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.

Discover rentals in Essex County College, NJ

6 Carmella Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

North Broadway townhouse for rent in Newark

1 bed

1 bath

$950

House for rent

344 Kearny Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Arlington apartment for rent in Kearny

344 Kearny Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032

1 bed

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

239 Danforth Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

9h ago

7.5

Very good

239 Danforth Avenue

239 Danforth Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,095–$1,475

Apartment for rent

274 Matthews Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

University Heights condo for rent in Newark

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,200

Condo for rent

Available Jun 13

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Frequently asked questions for Essex County College, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the Wood-Ridge rental market.

How much is rent in Wood-Ridge?

The average rent in Wood-Ridge is $2,395 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Wood-Ridge?

Average rent prices in Wood-Ridge have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Wood-Ridge rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Wood-Ridge is 23% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $445 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Wood-Ridge?

To comfortably afford rent in Wood-Ridge, you'd need to earn approximately $96,000/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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