Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 29, 2026
Average rent in
New Brunswick, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on September 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in New Brunswick
$2,744/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in New Brunswick is $2,744 per month as of September 2026. This is 44% above the national average rent, or $844 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in New Brunswick
53
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 4% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $2,666, whereas a house costs $3,100. 1-bedroom apartments in New Brunswick run $2,444 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,101.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,850 |  10% | 12% | |
1 bedroom | $2,366 | 1% | 17% | |
2 bedroom | $3,073 | 3% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $3,000 | No Change | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $3,600 | 3% | 18% |
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 | $2,666 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,375 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,100 | 13% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
12%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,366
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
17%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,073
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
18%
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
$2,666
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,375
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
13%
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
44%higher than the national median
59%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
$3,025
3%$2,877
$2,900
8%$3,190
85%$2,599
$2,850
$2,962
4%$2,197
6%$2,400
3%$2,997
4%$2,795
25%$2,800
38%Discover rentals in New Brunswick, NJ
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in New Brunswick
50 Division St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in New Brunswick
62 Georges Rd, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
4 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
4d ago
937 Edpas Rd, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
2 beds
1 bath
$2,075
Condo for rent
Available Sep 29
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in New Brunswick
1226 Edpas Rd, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in New Brunswick
161 Nichol Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
5 beds
4 baths
$7,800
House for rent
4h ago
110 110 Somerset Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,320–$5,671
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in New Brunswick
204 Lyla Ln, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,500
House for rent
4d ago
1 Richmond St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,839–$7,434
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 9
2h ago
Verified
1 Chester Cir, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,636–$3,165
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 29
4h ago
110 110 Somerset Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,320–$5,671
Apartment for rent
23h 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
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,164–$3,089
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
1 Chester Cir, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,636–$3,165
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 29
23h ago
18 Regency Manor Dr, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,400–$2,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in New Brunswick
1226 Edpas Rd, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in New Brunswick
53 Carman St #1stFL, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
3 beds
1 bath
$2,900
House for rent
Available Sep 1
2h ago
Verified
1 Chester Cir, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,795–$2,745
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 29
13h ago
Apartment for rent in New Brunswick
89 Welton St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Studio
1 bath
$1,114
Apartment for rent
1d 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
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,164–$3,089
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 $2,744 per month as of September 26, 2026.
Is rent up or down in New Brunswick?
Average rent prices in New Brunswick have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.
How does New Brunswick rent compare to the national average?
Rent in New Brunswick is 44% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $844 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 $110,000/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?
April offers the best rental deals in New Brunswick, with rents running approximately 7% lower than September, which sees the highest prices. This seasonal pattern creates meaningful savings opportunities for renters who can time their apartment search for spring.
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).