Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
Piscataway Township, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Piscataway Township

$2,733/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Piscataway Township is $2,733 per month as of October 2026. This is 44% above the national average rent, or $833 more per month.

$3.02

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Piscataway Township

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Piscataway Township rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Piscataway Township, NJ, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Piscataway Township, NJ

Average rent prices in Piscataway Township have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 Piscataway Township, NJ

Rent prices in Piscataway Township vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Piscataway Township is $2,772, whereas a house costs $2,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Piscataway Township run $2,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,092.

Listings

Studio

$2,115

No Change

4%

1 bedroom

$2,450

5%

7%

2 bedroom

$2,875

No Change

9%

3 bedroom

$3,500

No Change

14%

4 bedroom

$3,900

-

39%

Studio

Average rent

$2,115

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,450

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,875

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,900

Last year

39%

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

Compare median rent prices in Piscataway Township and Bridgewater by all bedroom counts and property types.

Piscataway Township

Median rent price$2,733
increased by44%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,100
increased by63%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Piscataway Township, NJ is 12% lower than the median rent in Bridgewater, NJ.

Discover rentals in Piscataway Township, NJ

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Avalon Piscataway

340 Stelton Road, Piscataway Township, NJ 08854

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,490–$3,785

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 Piscataway Township, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the Piscataway Township rental market.

How much is rent in Piscataway Township?

The average rent in Piscataway Township is $2,733 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Piscataway Township?

Average rent prices in Piscataway Township have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Piscataway Township rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Piscataway Township is 44% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $833 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Piscataway Township?

To comfortably afford rent in Piscataway Township, you'd need to earn approximately $109,000/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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