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Last updated on September 6, 2026
Average rent in
Essex County College, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on September 6, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Wood Ridge
$2,400/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Wood Ridge is $2,400 per month as of September 2026. This is 26% above the national average rent, or $500 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Wood Ridge
2,293
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Wood Ridge rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Essex County College, NJ
Average rent prices in Wood Ridge have decreased by 4% 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 $2,400, whereas a house costs $3,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Wood Ridge run $2,195 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,400.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,107 | - |  1% | |
1 bedroom | $2,195 | - | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $2,400 | - | 13% | |
3 bedroom | $2,575 | - | 31% | |
4 bedroom | $3,000 | - | 13% |
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 Essex County College, NJ.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,400 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $2,500 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $3,400 | - | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,450 | - | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,107
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,195
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last year
13%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,575
Last year
31%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last year
13%
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 Essex County College, NJ.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,400
Condos
Average rent
$2,500
Houses
Average rent
$3,400
Rooms
Average rent
$1,450
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
5d+ ago
The Heights apartment for rent in Jersey City
99 Columbia Ave #1, Jersey City, NJ 07307
Studio
0 baths
$300
Apartment for rent
3d ago
158 N 8th St, Kenilworth, NJ 07033
Studio
1 bath
$350
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Kenilworth
158 North 8th Street - Parking rental 4, Kenilworth, NJ 07033
Studio
1 bath
$350
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Lower Clinton Hill house for rent in Newark
473 Clinton Ave, Newark, NJ 07108
Studio
0 baths
$395
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Montclair
3 beds
4.5 baths
$16,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Montclair
3 beds
4.5 baths
$16,000
Apartment for rent
17h ago
House for rent in Short Hills
120 Silver Spring Rd, Short Hills, NJ 07078
5 beds
5.5 baths
$10,000
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$10,054
$9,770
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
10 Van Ness Ct, Maplewood, NJ 07040
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,565–$2,975
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
30 Clinton St, Newark, NJ 07102
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,795–$2,200
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 13
2h ago
10 Commerce Ct, Newark, NJ 07102
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,550–$3,200
Apartment for rent
2h ago
975 Bonnel Ct, Union, NJ 07083
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,350–$3,250
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
10 Van Ness Ct, Maplewood, NJ 07040
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,565–$2,975
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
30 Clinton St, Newark, NJ 07102
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,795–$2,200
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 13
6h ago
Verified
6 Becker Farm Rd, Roseland, NJ 07068
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,245–$4,385
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
425 Summit Ave #1578, Jersey City, NJ 07306
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,630–$3,540
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
10 Van Ness Ct, Maplewood, NJ 07040
2 beds
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
30 Clinton St, Newark, NJ 07102
1 bed
1 bath
$1,975
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
3h ago
147 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042
1 bed
1 bath
$3,695
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
3 Lucille Pl, Passaic, NJ 07055
3 beds
1 bath
$1,950–$2,300
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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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 $2,400 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Wood Ridge?
Average rent prices in Wood Ridge have decreased by 4% since last year.
How does Wood Ridge rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Wood Ridge is 26% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $500 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).