Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 29, 2026
Average rent in
New Brunswick, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on June 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
New Brunswick, NJ rent rose 4.3% year over year, with a current median of $2,654/month. The year-over-year dollar change is negligible, while a 2.7% month-over-month increase shows recent upward momentum in rents.
Compared to national trends
New Brunswick rents run 36.1% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, placing it above average in cost among U.S. metros with a limited total rental inventory of 66 units.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in New Brunswick rent at $1,950/month, 1-bedrooms at $2,412/month, 2-bedrooms at $3,100/month, 3-bedrooms at $3,200/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $3,850/month. This range reflects the variety of options available across bedroom sizes.
Median rent
Median rent in New Brunswick
$2,654/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in New Brunswick is $2,654 per month as of June 2026. This is 36% above the national average rent, or $704 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in New Brunswick
66
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 3% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $2,600, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in New Brunswick run $2,414 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,128.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,950 |  6% | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $2,412 | 3% | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $3,100 | 1% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $3,200 | 6% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $3,850 | No Change | 25% |
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 | $2,600 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,350 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,200 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,412
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,850
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
25%
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
$2,600
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
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
36%higher than the national median
31%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in New Brunswick, NJ is 4% higher than the median rent in Bridgewater, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,550
3%$2,754
5%$2,725
2%$3,500
14%$2,750
$2,600
$2,885
6%$1,995
7%$2,400
6%$2,500
3%$2,800
22%$2,390
29%Discover rentals in New Brunswick, NJ
5d+ ago
House for rent in New Brunswick
264 Seaman St #1, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in New Brunswick
518 Edpas Rd, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Condo 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
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in New Brunswick
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in New Brunswick
325 Sadie Cir, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,500
House for rent
14h ago
110 110 Somerset Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,320–$5,677
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10h ago
1 Richmond St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,778–$6,284
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 29
2d ago
11 Us Highway 1, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,412–$3,998
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
1 Chester Cir, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,576–$2,815
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 29
2h ago
100 Hiram Sq, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,314–$3,304
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10h ago
1 Richmond St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,778–$6,284
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 29
11h ago
285 George St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,359–$3,169
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
1 Chester Cir, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,576–$2,815
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 29
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in New Brunswick
222 Seaman St #3-1, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in New Brunswick
28 Renaissance Ln, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in New Brunswick
500 Adams Ln #17K, New Brunswick, NJ 08902
1 bed
1 bath
$2,095
Apartment for rent
Available May 29
10h ago
Verified
1 Chester Cir, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,576–$2,815
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 29
2h ago
100 Hiram Sq, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,579–$3,184
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
213 French St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,995–$2,525
Apartment for rent
8h ago
House for rent in New Brunswick
181 Hale St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
4 beds
1 bath
$2,800
House 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 $2,654 per month as of June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in New Brunswick?
Average rent prices in New Brunswick have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does New Brunswick rent compare to the national average?
Rent in New Brunswick is 36% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $704 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 $106,000/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?
New Brunswick's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,300 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $3,100 monthly. These figures reflect the current pricing across the city's rental inventory.
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).