Last updated on October 15, 2026

Average rent in
Penns Grove, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Penns Grove

$1,765/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Penns Grove is $1,765 per month as of October 2026. This is 7% below the national average rent, or $135 less per month.

$1.72

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Penns Grove

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Penns Grove rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Penns Grove, NJ

Average rent prices in Penns Grove have increased by 23% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 Penns Grove, NJ

Rent prices in Penns Grove vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Penns Grove is $1,600, whereas a house costs $2,175. 1-bedroom apartments in Penns Grove run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,550.

Listings

Studio

$1,200

-

3%

1 bedroom

$1,400

11%

8%

2 bedroom

$2,000

11%

44%

3 bedroom

$2,150

No Change

28%

4 bedroom

$2,200

No Change

21%

Studio

Average rent

$1,200

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

44%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last year

28%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last year

21%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Penns Grove, 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 Penns Grove, NJ compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Penns Grove and Aston by all bedroom counts and property types.

Penns Grove

Median rent price$1,765
decreased by7%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,700
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Penns Grove, NJ is 4% higher than the median rent in Aston, PA.

Discover rentals in Penns Grove, NJ

6 West Pitman Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

6 West Pitman Street

6 W Pitman St, Penns Grove, NJ 08069

4 beds

1 bath

$1,850

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Penns Grove, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the Penns Grove rental market.

How much is rent in Penns Grove?

The average rent in Penns Grove is $1,765 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Penns Grove?

Average rent prices in Penns Grove have increased by 23% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Penns Grove rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Penns Grove is 7% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $135 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Penns Grove?

To comfortably afford rent in Penns Grove, you'd need to earn approximately $71,000/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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