Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 14, 2026

Average rent in
New Brunswick, NJ

Last updated on February 14, 2026

Last updated on February 14, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in New Brunswick, NJ is $2,566. This is +35%, or $666, higher than the national average.

$2.92

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,566

decreased by8%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

57

for rent on Zumper.com

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in New Brunswick, NJ is $2,566. This is +35%, or $666, higher than the national average.

$2.92

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

4%
60%
33%
3%
1%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

81%
19%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
New Brunswick, NJ

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in New Brunswick, NJ have decreased by 2% in the last month and have decreased by 8% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
New Brunswick, NJ

The monthly rent for an apartment in New Brunswick, NJ is $2,489. A 1-bedroom apartment in New Brunswick, NJ costs about $2,294 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,134. Houses for rent in New Brunswick, NJ are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,325.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,274

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$3,106

No Change

5%

3 bedroom

$3,600

1%

6%

4 bedroom

$3,575

9%

5%

Studio

$1,800

1%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,274

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,106

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,575

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

5%

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.

Compare rent prices in New Brunswick, NJ to other cities

Median rent prices in New Brunswick, NJ for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bridgewater, NJ.

New Brunswick

Median rent price$2,566
increased by35%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,950
increased by55%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in New Brunswick, NJ is 13% lower than the median rent in Bridgewater, NJ.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

View the Canadian Rent Report

Canadian Rent Report

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Annual Rent Report

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$2,700

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$2,800

increased by3%

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