Last updated on May 23, 2026

Average rent in
Rutgers University New Brunswick, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Woodbridge Township

$2,657/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Woodbridge Township is $2,657 per month as of May 2026. This is 36% above the national average rent, or $708 more per month.

$2.93

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Woodbridge Township

408

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Woodbridge Township rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%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 $2,577, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Woodbridge Township run $2,275 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,977.

Listings

Studio

$1,809

-

1%

1 bedroom

$2,225

-

5%

2 bedroom

$2,750

-

9%

3 bedroom

$3,300

-

8%

4 bedroom

$3,875

-

12%

Studio

Average rent

$1,809

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,225

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,875

Last year

12%

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.

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1d ago

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3 S Adelaide Ave, Highland Park, NJ 08904

1 bed

2 baths

$650

Apartment for rent

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5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in South River

APARTMENT - Other - South River, NJ

127 Main St #B, South River, NJ 08882

2 beds

1 bath

$1,850

$1,750

Price drop

Apartment for rent

245 Old Bridge Tpke - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in East Brunswick

245 Old Bridge Tpke, East Brunswick, NJ 08816

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750

Apartment for rent

East Bound Brook - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.8

Very good

East Bound Brook

112 Hamilton St, Bound Brook, NJ 08805

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,775–$1,995

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 $2,657 per month as of May 16, 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 36% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $708 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 $106,000/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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