Last updated on September 1, 2026

Average rent in
Rutgers University New Brunswick, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Woodbridge Township

$2,717/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Woodbridge Township is $2,717 per month as of August 2026. This is 42% above the national average rent, or $807 more per month.

$2.79

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Woodbridge Township

469

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Woodbridge Township rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Rutgers University New Brunswick, NJ

Average rent prices in Woodbridge Township have decreased by 3% 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 Rutgers University New Brunswick, NJ

Rent prices in Woodbridge Township vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Woodbridge Township is $2,615, whereas a house costs $3,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Woodbridge Township run $2,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,971.

Listings

Studio

$2,000

-

30%

1 bedroom

$2,225

-

9%

2 bedroom

$2,700

-

11%

3 bedroom

$3,315

-

11%

4 bedroom

$4,000

-

32%

Studio

Average rent

$2,000

Last year

30%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,225

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,315

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last year

32%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Rutgers University New Brunswick, 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 Rutgers University New Brunswick, NJ

123 Sadie Cir ##Nj - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in New Brunswick

2-Bedroom, 2-Bathroom Townhouse

123 Sadie Cir ##Nj, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

2 beds

2 baths

$1,300

House for rent

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2d ago

Apartment for rent in Bound Brook

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2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

Apartment for rent

264 Seaman St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in New Brunswick

SINGLE_FAMILY - Colonial - New Brunswick, NJ

264 Seaman St #1, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

House for rent

135 Whitehead Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in South River

Residential Lease, South River, NJ

135 Whitehead Ave, South River, NJ 08882

2 beds

1 bath

$1,550

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Rutgers University New Brunswick, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the Woodbridge Township rental market.

How much is rent in Woodbridge Township?

The average rent in Woodbridge Township is $2,717 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Woodbridge Township?

Average rent prices in Woodbridge Township have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Woodbridge Township rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Woodbridge Township is 42% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $807 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Woodbridge Township?

To comfortably afford rent in Woodbridge Township, you'd need to earn approximately $109,000/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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