Last updated on May 18, 2026

Average rent in
Phillipsburg, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Phillipsburg

$1,722/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Phillipsburg is $1,722 per month as of May 2026. This is 12% below the national average rent, or $226 less per month.

$2.56

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Phillipsburg

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Phillipsburg rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Phillipsburg, NJ

Average rent prices in Phillipsburg have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased 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 Phillipsburg, NJ

Rent prices in Phillipsburg vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Phillipsburg is $1,647, whereas a house costs $2,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Phillipsburg run $1,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,995.

Listings

Studio

$1,200

14%

-

1 bedroom

$1,772

1%

31%

2 bedroom

$2,045

2%

6%

3 bedroom

$2,600

2%

43%

4 bedroom

$2,950

5%

28%

Studio

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,772

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

31%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,045

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

43%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

28%

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

Compare median rent prices in Phillipsburg and Allentown by all bedroom counts and property types.

Phillipsburg

Median rent price$1,722
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Phillipsburg, NJ is 8% higher than the median rent in Allentown, PA.

Discover rentals in Phillipsburg, NJ

19-21 Heckman Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.7

Very good

19-21 Heckman Street

19 Heckman St, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865

2 beds

1 bath

$1,450

Apartment for rent

108 Bennett St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Phillipsburg

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

Apartment for rent

Available May 16

779 S Main St #781C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Phillipsburg

3 beds

1 bath

$1,500

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 14

317 S Main St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Phillipsburg

317 S Main St #3, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865

2 beds

1 bath

$1,575

Apartment for rent

Available May 1

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Frequently asked questions for Phillipsburg, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the Phillipsburg rental market.

How much is rent in Phillipsburg?

The average rent in Phillipsburg is $1,722 per month as of May 16, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Phillipsburg?

Average rent prices in Phillipsburg have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Phillipsburg rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Phillipsburg is 12% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $226 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Phillipsburg?

To comfortably afford rent in Phillipsburg, you'd need to earn approximately $69,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Phillipsburg?

Phillipsburg offers pet-friendly options with approximately 22% of rental listings welcoming animal companions. With an average of 32 listings available monthly, this translates to several pet-accommodating apartments in the market at any given time.

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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