Last updated on May 24, 2026

Average rent in
Ridgewood, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Ridgewood

$3,500/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Ridgewood is $3,500 per month as of May 2026. This is 79% above the national average rent, or $1,550 more per month.

$12.30

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Ridgewood

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Ridgewood rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Ridgewood, NJ

Average rent prices in Ridgewood have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 Ridgewood, NJ

Rent prices in Ridgewood vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Ridgewood is $2,800, whereas a house costs $4,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Ridgewood run $2,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,975.

Listings

Studio

$1,950

No Change

12%

1 bedroom

$2,069

No Change

16%

2 bedroom

$2,987

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$3,100

6%

16%

4 bedroom

$4,200

16%

56%

Studio

Average rent

$1,950

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,069

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,987

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,200

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

56%

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

Compare median rent prices in Ridgewood and Emerson by all bedroom counts and property types.

Ridgewood

Median rent price$3,500
increased by79%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$4,000
increased by105%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Ridgewood, NJ is 13% lower than the median rent in Emerson, NJ.

Discover rentals in Ridgewood, NJ

524 N Monroe St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Ridgewood

MULTI_FAMILY - Ridgewood, NJ

524 N Monroe St #2, Ridgewood, NJ 07450

2 beds

1 bath

$2,350

Apartment for rent

211 Woodside Ave #3rdFL - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Ridgewood

MULTI_FAMILY - Ridgewood, NJ

211 Woodside Ave #3rdFL, Ridgewood, NJ 07450

3 beds

1 bath

$2,500

Apartment for rent

5 Heights Rd #O2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Ridgewood

5 Heights Rd #O2, Ridgewood, NJ 07450

2 beds

1 bath

$2,650

Apartment for rent

25 N Monroe St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Ridgewood

MULTI_FAMILY - Ridgewood, NJ

25 N Monroe St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450

2 beds

1 bath

$2,800

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Ridgewood, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the Ridgewood rental market.

How much is rent in Ridgewood?

The average rent in Ridgewood is $3,500 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Ridgewood?

Average rent prices in Ridgewood have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

How does Ridgewood rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Ridgewood is 79% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,550 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Ridgewood?

To comfortably afford rent in Ridgewood, you'd need to earn approximately $140,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Ridgewood, NJ is approximately $2,407, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages around $3,022.

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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