Last updated on October 7, 2026

Average rent in
River Edge, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in River Edge

$3,009/mo

increased by25%

vs previous year

The average rent in River Edge is $3,009 per month as of October 2026. This is 58% above the national average rent, or $1,109 more per month.

$3.91

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in River Edge

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of River Edge rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 25% 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 $2,547, whereas a house costs $4,000. 1-bedroom apartments in River Edge run $2,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,600.

Listings

Studio

$2,130

-

-

1 bedroom

$2,595

No Change

3%

2 bedroom

$3,137

No Change

25%

3 bedroom

$3,837

19%

24%

4 bedroom

$3,600

1%

15%

Studio

Average rent

$2,130

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,595

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,137

Last year

25%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,837

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

24%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

15%

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$3,009
increased by58%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$4,450
increased by134%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in River Edge, NJ is 32% lower than the median rent in Closter, NJ.

Discover rentals in River Edge, NJ

River Terrace Gardens - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.6

Excellent

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River Terrace Gardens

144 Bogert Rd, River Edge, NJ 07661

1–2 beds

1 bath

$2,150–$2,600

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Steuben Arms - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

4d ago

9.5

Excellent

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Steuben Arms

1178 Main St, River Edge, NJ 07661

1 bed

1 bath

$2,050–$2,195

Price drop

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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 $3,009 per month as of October 3, 2026.

Is rent up or down in River Edge?

Average rent prices in River Edge have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 25% since last year.

How does River Edge rent compare to the national average?

Rent in River Edge is 58% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,109 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 $120,000/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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