Last updated on August 3, 2026

Average rent in
Seton Hall University, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Westfield

$2,400/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Westfield is $2,400 per month as of August 2026. This is 24% above the national average rent, or $460 more per month.

$3.66

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Westfield

1,958

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Westfield rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Seton Hall 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 Seton Hall University, NJ

Rent prices in Westfield vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Westfield is $2,350, whereas a house costs $3,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Westfield run $2,120 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,375.

Listings

Studio

$1,914

-

5%

1 bedroom

$2,111

-

3%

2 bedroom

$2,400

-

17%

3 bedroom

$2,597

-

9%

4 bedroom

$3,200

-

59%

Studio

Average rent

$1,914

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,111

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,597

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last year

59%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Seton Hall 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.

Discover rentals in Seton Hall University, NJ

135 Main St #302 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Belleville

135 Main Street - 302

135 Main St #302, Belleville, NJ 07109

Studio

0 baths

$700

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

FOUND Study University Centre - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.2

Very good

FOUND Study University Centre

250 Central Ave, Newark, NJ 07103

2–3 beds

1–3 baths

$799–$1,695

Apartment for rent

135 Main St #202 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Belleville

135 Main Street - 202

135 Main St #202, Belleville, NJ 07109

Studio

0 baths

$800

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

148 Delavan Ave #ATTIC - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

North Broadway apartment for rent in Newark

Master Room $850 / 3 bedroom -1 bath

148 Delavan Ave #ATTIC, Newark, NJ 07104

3 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 29

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Frequently asked questions for Seton Hall University, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the Westfield rental market.

How much is rent in Westfield?

The average rent in Westfield is $2,400 per month as of August 1, 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 24% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $460 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 $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).

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