Last updated on August 14, 2026

Average rent in
New Brunswick, NJ

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where New Brunswick rent stands today

    New Brunswick, NJ rent rose 2.1% year over year to a current median of $2,740/month. The year-over-year dollar change is modest, with rents $67 less per month than last year according to the source data.

  • New Brunswick runs 42.3% more expensive than the $1,925/month national median, placing it among pricier East Coast metros. The market offers 61 total rentals, a relatively small inventory for this price point.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studio rents in New Brunswick are $1,850/month, 1-bedrooms $2,479/month, 2-bedrooms $2,900/month, 3-bedrooms $3,000/month, and 4+ bedrooms $3,600/month. These figures show the range across bedroom sizes for renters.

Median rent

Median rent in New Brunswick

$2,740/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in New Brunswick is $2,740 per month as of August 2026. This is 42% above the national average rent, or $815 more per month.

$3.24

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in New Brunswick

61

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of New Brunswick rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in New Brunswick, NJ

Average rent prices in New Brunswick have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $2,671, whereas a house costs $3,100. 1-bedroom apartments in New Brunswick run $2,489 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,200.

Listings

Studio

$1,850

1%

8%

1 bedroom

$2,479

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$2,900

1%

6%

3 bedroom

$3,000

1%

8%

4 bedroom

$3,600

1%

31%

Studio

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,479

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

31%

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

Median rent price$2,740
increased by42%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,800
increased by45%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in New Brunswick, NJ is 2% lower than the median rent in Bridgewater, NJ.

Discover rentals in New Brunswick, NJ

123 Sadie Cir ##Nj - Photo 1 of 1

6h ago

Townhouse for rent in New Brunswick

123 Sadie Cir ##Nj, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

2 beds

2 baths

$1,300

House for rent

264 Seaman St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in New Brunswick

SINGLE_FAMILY - Colonial - New Brunswick, NJ

264 Seaman St #1, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

House for rent

327 Edpas Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in New Brunswick

CONDOS - Other - New Brunswick, NJ

327 Edpas Rd, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

2 beds

1 bath

$1,900

Condo for rent

62 Georges Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in New Brunswick

APARTMENT - Other - New Brunswick, NJ

62 Georges Rd, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

4 beds

1 bath

$2,000

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 $2,740 per month as of August 8, 2026.

Is rent up or down in New Brunswick?

Average rent prices in New Brunswick have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does New Brunswick rent compare to the national average?

Rent in New Brunswick is 42% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $815 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).

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