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Last updated on September 18, 2026
Average rent in
Rutgers University Newark, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on September 18, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Wood-Ridge
$2,400/mo
7%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
1,921
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Wood-Ridge rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Rutgers University Newark, NJ
Average rent prices in Wood-Ridge have decreased by 7% 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 Newark, 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 $3,375. 1-bedroom apartments in Wood-Ridge run $2,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,400.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,945 | - | 5% | |
1 bedroom | $2,175 | - | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $2,448 | - | 15% | |
3 bedroom | $2,600 | - | 34% | |
4 bedroom | $3,000 | - |  11% |
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 Rutgers University Newark, NJ.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,400 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $2,100 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $3,375 | - | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,569 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,945
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,175
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,448
Last year
15%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last year
34%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last year
11%
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 Rutgers University Newark, NJ.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,400
Condos
Average rent
$2,100
Houses
Average rent
$3,375
Rooms
Average rent
$1,569
The table above reflects average rent prices in Rutgers University Newark, 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 Newark, NJ
11h ago
158 N 8th St, Kenilworth, NJ 07033
Studio
1 bath
$350
Apartment for rent
5d+ 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
3h ago
Apartment for rent in Verona
212 Pompton Ave #3B3C, Verona, NJ 07044
Studio
0 baths
$700
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 17
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
5d+ 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
5d+ ago
House for rent in South Orange
123 N Wyoming Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079
3 beds
3 baths
$8,500
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
10 Van Ness Ct, Maplewood, NJ 07040
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,990
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
30 Clinton St, Newark, NJ 07102
1 bed
1 bath
$2,150–$2,200
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 7
1d ago
946 Stuyvesant Ave, Union, NJ 07083
2 beds
2 baths
$2,929
Apartment for rent
1d ago
975 Bonnel Ct, Union, NJ 07083
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,105–$3,250
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
10 Van Ness Ct, Maplewood, NJ 07040
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,990
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
30 Clinton St, Newark, NJ 07102
1 bed
1 bath
$2,150–$2,200
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 7
5d+ ago
Verified
97 N 13th St #1, Newark, NJ 07003
3 beds
1 bath
$3,200
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
9h ago
Verified
6 Becker Farm Rd, Roseland, NJ 07068
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,245–$4,350
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
10 Van Ness Ct, Maplewood, NJ 07040
1–2 beds
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
30 Clinton St, Newark, NJ 07102
1 bed
1 bath
$2,150–$2,200
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 7
2d ago
975 Bonnel Ct, Union, NJ 07083
1 bed
1 bath
$2,105
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3 Lucille Pl, Passaic, NJ 07055
3 beds
1 bath
$2,200–$2,300
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Rutgers University Newark, 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 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Wood-Ridge?
Average rent prices in Wood-Ridge have decreased by 7% 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).