Last updated on September 13, 2026

Average rent in
New Providence, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in New Providence

$2,979/mo

increased by19%

vs previous year

The average rent in New Providence is $2,979 per month as of September 2026. This is 57% above the national average rent, or $1,079 more per month.

$3.75

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in New Providence

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of New Providence rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in New Providence, NJ

Average rent prices in New Providence have decreased by 15% over the last month and have increased by 19% 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 Providence, NJ

Rent prices in New Providence vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in New Providence is $2,200, whereas a house costs $4,069. 1-bedroom apartments in New Providence run $2,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,800.

Listings

Studio

$250

-

-

1 bedroom

$2,025

5%

7%

2 bedroom

$2,924

11%

4%

3 bedroom

$3,200

3%

-

4 bedroom

$4,500

8%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$250

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,025

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,924

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

13%

The table above reflects average rent prices in New Providence, 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 Providence, NJ compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in New Providence and Bedminster Township by all bedroom counts and property types.

New Providence

Median rent price$2,979
increased by57%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,700
increased by42%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in New Providence, NJ is 10% higher than the median rent in Bedminster Township, NJ.

Discover rentals in New Providence, NJ

48 Southgate Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in New Providence

48 Southgate Rd, New Providence, NJ 07974

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

37 1st St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in New Providence

Rental, New Providence Boro, NJ

37 1st St, New Providence, NJ 07974

3 beds

2.5 baths

$3,200

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Frequently asked questions for New Providence, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the New Providence rental market.

How much is rent in New Providence?

The average rent in New Providence is $2,979 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in New Providence?

Average rent prices in New Providence have decreased by 15% over the last month and have increased by 19% since last year.

How does New Providence rent compare to the national average?

Rent in New Providence is 57% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,079 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in New Providence?

To comfortably afford rent in New Providence, you'd need to earn approximately $119,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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