Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 31, 2026

Average rent in
New Brunswick, NJ

Last updated on March 31, 2026

Last updated on March 31, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in New Brunswick, NJ is $2,575. This is +35%, or $666, higher than the national average.

$3.06

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,575

decreased by9%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

69

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in New Brunswick, NJ is $2,575. This is +35%, or $666, higher than the national average.

$3.06

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
65%
29%
2%
0%
$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 increased by 3% in the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 $2,465. A 1-bedroom apartment in New Brunswick, NJ costs about $2,184 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,119. Houses for rent in New Brunswick, NJ are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,200.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,179

No Change

1%

2 bedroom

$3,071

2%

3%

3 bedroom

$3,665

3%

1%

4 bedroom

$3,900

20%

1%

Studio

$1,800

5%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,179

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,071

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,665

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,900

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

1%

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$2,575
increased by35%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,900
increased by52%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in New Brunswick, NJ is 11% lower than the median rent in Bridgewater, NJ.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

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$2,900

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$2,400

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$2,950

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$2,300

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$2,995

decreased by3%

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$1,999

decreased by1%

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$2,400

increased by3%

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$2,900

increased by6%

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$2,550

decreased by1%

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$2,775

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299 Howard St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in New Brunswick

Cozy Two Bed in Howard

299 Howard St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

2 beds

2 baths

$1,500

House for rent

Available Mar 25

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5d+ ago

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300 Redmond St

300 Redmond St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

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5d+ ago

7.1

Very good

25 Henry Ave

25 Henry St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

2 beds

1 bath

$1,795

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213 French St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

213 French St

213 French St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,995–$3,195

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97 Welton St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in New Brunswick

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97 Welton St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

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437 Edpas Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in New Brunswick

2BR/1.0BA

437 Edpas Rd, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

2 beds

1 bath

$2,010

Condo for rent

88 Louis St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8

Very good

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88 St Louis St #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in New Brunswick

2 beds

1 bath

$2,225

Apartment for rent

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