Last updated on June 23, 2026

Average rent in
Kean University, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Westfield

$2,299/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Westfield is $2,299 per month as of June 2026. This is 18% above the national average rent, or $349 more per month.

$3.57

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Westfield

1,770

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Westfield rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Kean University, NJ

Average rent prices in Westfield have decreased by 6% 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 Kean University, NJ

Rent prices in Westfield vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Westfield is $2,230, whereas a house costs $2,662. 1-bedroom apartments in Westfield run $1,975 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,200.

Listings

Studio

$1,750

-

4%

1 bedroom

$1,975

-

9%

2 bedroom

$2,200

-

16%

3 bedroom

$2,500

-

11%

4 bedroom

$2,999

-

40%

Studio

Average rent

$1,750

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,975

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,999

Last year

40%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Kean University, 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.

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Frequently asked questions for Kean University, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the Westfield rental market.

How much is rent in Westfield?

The average rent in Westfield is $2,299 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Westfield?

Average rent prices in Westfield have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does Westfield rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Westfield is 18% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $349 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Westfield?

To comfortably afford rent in Westfield, you'd need to earn approximately $92,000/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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