Bedroom count
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Last updated on November 13, 2026
Average rent in
New Brunswick, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on November 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where New Brunswick rent stands today
New Brunswick, NJ rent rose 11.7% year over year, with a current median of $2,788/month. Renters today are paying $291 more per month on average than last year, and the median rent remains below the peak of $2,900/month seen this November.
Compared to national trends
New Brunswick runs 46.7% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier for renters. The market is relatively small with 53 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios rent for about $1,850/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,529/month, 2-bedrooms near $3,153/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $3,500/month. The 2-bedroom segment makes up 43.9% of inventory, showing where most renters focus.
Median rent
Median rent in New Brunswick
$2,787/mo
12%vs previous year
The average rent in New Brunswick is $2,787 per month as of November 2026. This is 47% above the national average rent, or $887 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in New Brunswick
53
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 12% 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 $2,725, whereas a house costs $3,350. 1-bedroom apartments in New Brunswick run $2,529 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,199.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,850 | No Change |  5% | |
1 bedroom | $2,529 | No Change | 13% | |
2 bedroom | $3,153 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $3,150 | 4% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $3,500 | No Change | 17% |
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 | $2,725 | 1% | 9% | |
Condos | $2,325 | 11% | 1% | |
Houses | $3,350 | No Change | 5% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,850
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,529
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
13%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,153
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,150
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last year
17%
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
$2,725
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
Condos
Average rent
$2,325
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
1%
Houses
Average rent
$3,350
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.
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
47%higher than the national median
66%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in New Brunswick, NJ is 12% lower than the median rent in Bridgewater, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$3,150
11%$2,977
6%$2,825
9%$3,712
90%$2,600
$2,600
$2,815
$2,150
5%$2,437
2%$2,700
13%$2,690
28%$2,700
Discover rentals in New Brunswick, NJ
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in New Brunswick
Edpas Rd #931, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Condo for rent
Available Oct 26
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in New Brunswick
418 Edpas Rd, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
15h ago
309 Suydam St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in New Brunswick
91 Nichol Ave #2, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in New Brunswick
161 Nichol Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
5 beds
4 baths
$7,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
4d ago
House for rent in New Brunswick
5 beds
2 baths
$7,593
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in New Brunswick
204 Lyla Ln, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
1d ago
110 110 Somerset Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,320–$5,260
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
1 Chester Cir, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,636–$2,865
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 13
3h ago
100 Hiram Sq, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,174–$3,094
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 15-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
10h ago
1 Richmond St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,603–$7,589
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 13
1d ago
110 110 Somerset Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,320–$5,260
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
1 Chester Cir, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,636–$2,865
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 13
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in New Brunswick
500 Adams Ln #2, New Brunswick, NJ 08902
2 beds
1 bath
$2,295
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 20
5d+ ago
House for rent in New Brunswick
53 Carman St #1stFL, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
3 beds
1 bath
$2,900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in New Brunswick
95 Paul Robeson Blvd #C, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
3 beds
1 bath
$2,900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
19h ago
Verified
1 Chester Cir, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,636–$2,865
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 13
15h ago
309 Suydam St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
55 Morrell St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
2 beds
1 bath
$2,650
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Condo for rent in New Brunswick
1325 Fernwood Ct, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo 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 $2,787 per month as of November 7, 2026.
Is rent up or down in New Brunswick?
Average rent prices in New Brunswick have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 12% since last year.
How does New Brunswick rent compare to the national average?
Rent in New Brunswick is 47% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $887 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 $112,000/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).