Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on September 29, 2025

Average rent in
New Brunswick, NJ

Last updated on September 29, 2025

Last updated on September 29, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in New Brunswick, NJ is $2,609. This is +32%, or $635, higher than the national average.

$2.59

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,609

decreased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

45

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in New Brunswick, NJ is $2,609. This is +32%, or $635, higher than the national average.

$2.59

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

1%
70%
28%
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

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 remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $2,600. A 1-bedroom apartment in New Brunswick, NJ costs about $2,440 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,164. Houses for rent in New Brunswick, NJ are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,095.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,427

No Change

No Change

2 bedroom

$3,087

2%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,975

2%

2%

4 bedroom

$3,800

25%

1%

Studio

$1,800

2%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,427

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,087

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,975

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

Last 30 days

25%

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$2,609
increased by32%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,900
increased by47%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in New Brunswick, NJ is 10% 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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Canadian Rent Report

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Annual Rent Report

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