Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 15, 2026
Average rent in
New Brunswick, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on May 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where New Brunswick rent stands today
New Brunswick, NJ rent rose 2.0% year over year, with a current median of $2,538/month. Rent has increased by this modest margin compared to last year, alongside a recent month-to-month climb of 2.8%.
Compared to national trends
New Brunswick runs roughly 1.3× the $1,950/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier among metros. With only 59 total rentals, the market is relatively small but pricier than average for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in New Brunswick sit around $1,800/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,994/month, and 2-bedrooms around $3,101/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,500/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,850/month. The range reflects a diverse inventory mix, with 2-bedrooms making up 43% of rentals.
Median rent
Median rent in New Brunswick
$2,538/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in New Brunswick is $2,538 per month as of May 2026. This is 30% above the national average rent, or $588 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in New Brunswick
59
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of New Brunswick rentals at each price point
Rent trends in New Brunswick, NJ
Average rent prices in New Brunswick have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
New Brunswick, NJ
Rent prices in New Brunswick vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in New Brunswick is $2,495, whereas a house costs $3,300. 1-bedroom apartments in New Brunswick run $1,994 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,101.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,800 |  8% | 13% | |
1 bedroom | $1,994 | 6% | 24% | |
2 bedroom | $3,101 | No Change | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $3,500 | 8% | 12% | |
4 bedroom | $3,850 | No Change | 10% |
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 New Brunswick, NJ.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,495 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,400 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,300 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
13%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,994
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
24%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,101
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
12%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,850
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
10%
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 New Brunswick, NJ.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
3%
The table above reflects average rent prices in 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.
How does rent in New Brunswick, NJ compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in New Brunswick and Bridgewater by all bedroom counts and property types.
New Brunswick
30%higher than the national median
44%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in New Brunswick, NJ is 9% lower than the median rent in Bridgewater, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,800
14%$2,787
4%$2,537
2%$3,169
34%$3,199
$2,930
$2,970
4%$2,177
14%$2,450
3%$2,653
1%$2,950
24%$2,350
12%Discover rentals in New Brunswick, NJ
2d ago
213 French St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,895–$2,895
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in New Brunswick
250 Somerset St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
2 beds
1 bath
$2,060
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in New Brunswick
53 Carman St #FL1, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in New Brunswick
306 Townsend St #2, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 5
5h ago
110 110 Somerset Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,320–$5,238
Apartment for rent
1d ago
11 Us Highway 1, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,412–$3,998
Apartment for rent
5h ago
1 Richmond St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,597–$5,175
Apartment for rent
Available May 15
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in New Brunswick
214 Jessie Pl #64, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
2 beds
2 baths
$3,450
House for rent
12h ago
Verified
1 Chester Cir, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,576–$2,815
Apartment for rent
Available May 15
3h ago
285 George St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,939–$3,189
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
1 Richmond St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,597–$5,175
Apartment for rent
Available May 15
5h ago
110 110 Somerset Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,320–$5,238
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
1 Chester Cir, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,576–$2,815
Apartment for rent
Available May 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in New Brunswick
219 Redmond St #201, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
Available May 10
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in New Brunswick
85 Easton Ave #3J, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Studio
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
Available May 8
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in New Brunswick
85 Easton Ave #4E, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
Available May 8
12h ago
Verified
1 Chester Cir, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,576–$2,815
Apartment for rent
Available May 15
3h ago
285 George St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,939–$3,189
Price drop
Apartment for rent
17h ago
18 Regency Manor Dr, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,400–$2,700
Apartment for rent
1d ago
100 Hiram Sq, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,769–$3,289
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for New Brunswick, NJ
Quick answers to common questions about the New Brunswick rental market.
How much is rent in New Brunswick?
The average rent in New Brunswick is $2,538 per month as of May 14, 2026.
Is rent up or down in New Brunswick?
Average rent prices in New Brunswick have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does New Brunswick rent compare to the national average?
Rent in New Brunswick is 30% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $588 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in New Brunswick?
To comfortably afford rent in New Brunswick, you'd need to earn approximately $102,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in New Brunswick?
New Brunswick's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,300 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $3,100 monthly. These figures reflect the current pricing across the city's rental inventory.
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).