Last updated on May 24, 2026

Average rent in
River Edge, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in River Edge

$2,200/mo

decreased by18%

vs previous year

The average rent in River Edge is $2,200 per month as of May 2026. This is 13% above the national average rent, or $250 more per month.

$3.37

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in River Edge

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of River Edge rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in River Edge, NJ

Average rent prices in River Edge have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 18% 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 River Edge, NJ

Rent prices in River Edge vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in River Edge is $2,350, whereas a house costs $4,000. 1-bedroom apartments in River Edge run $1,950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,500.

Listings

Studio

$2,130

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,910

2%

2%

2 bedroom

$3,097

2%

-

3 bedroom

$3,450

10%

34%

4 bedroom

$4,950

12%

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,130

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,910

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,097

Last 30 days

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,450

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

34%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,950

Last 30 days

12%

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

Compare median rent prices in River Edge and Closter by all bedroom counts and property types.

River Edge

Median rent price$2,200
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$5,300
increased by172%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in River Edge, NJ is 58% lower than the median rent in Closter, NJ.

Discover rentals in River Edge, NJ

765 6th Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in River Edge

SINGLE_FAMILY - River Edge, NJ

765 6th Ave, River Edge, NJ 07661

5 beds

5.5 baths

$10,000

House for rent

700 Kinderkamack Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in River Edge

MULTI_FAMILY - River Edge, NJ

700 Kinderkamack Rd, River Edge, NJ 07661

3 beds

2 baths

$4,500

Apartment for rent

River Terrace Gardens - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

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River Terrace Gardens

144 Bogert Rd, River Edge, NJ 07661

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,950–$2,600

Apartment for rent

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Steuben Arms - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.2

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Steuben Arms

1178 Main St, River Edge, NJ 07661

1 bed

1 bath

$2,195

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for River Edge, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the River Edge rental market.

How much is rent in River Edge?

The average rent in River Edge is $2,200 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in River Edge?

Average rent prices in River Edge have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 18% since last year.

How does River Edge rent compare to the national average?

Rent in River Edge is 13% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $250 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in River Edge?

To comfortably afford rent in River Edge, you'd need to earn approximately $88,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in River Edge?

River Edge, New Jersey offers pet-friendly rental options for residents with furry companions. About 19% of listings in this Bergen County community welcome pets, providing opportunities for renters who want to share their homes with animals.

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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