Last updated on October 28, 2026

Average rent in
Roselle, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Roselle

$2,300/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Roselle is $2,300 per month as of October 2026. This is 21% above the national average rent, or $400 more per month.

$7.83

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Roselle

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Roselle rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Roselle, NJ

Average rent prices in Roselle have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 10% 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 Roselle, NJ

Rent prices in Roselle vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Roselle is $2,300, whereas a house costs $3,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Roselle run $1,895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,495.

Listings

Studio

$1,485

No Change

19%

1 bedroom

$2,175

No Change

40%

2 bedroom

$2,525

2%

12%

3 bedroom

$2,700

No Change

8%

4 bedroom

$3,800

2%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,485

Last year

19%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,175

Last year

40%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,525

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

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

Compare median rent prices in Roselle and Carteret by all bedroom counts and property types.

Roselle

Median rent price$2,300
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,445
increased by29%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Roselle, NJ is 6% lower than the median rent in Carteret, NJ.

Discover rentals in Roselle, NJ

706 Chestnut St. Roselle, NJ 07203 - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

8

Very good

706 Chestnut St. Roselle, NJ 07203

706 Chestnut St, Roselle, NJ 07203

2 beds

1 bath

$1,900

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
395 E 9th Ave #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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3 beds

1 bath

$2,350

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.
423 E 1st Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Roselle

3 beds

1 bath

$2,400

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1102 Drake Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Roselle

Rental, Roselle Boro, NJ

1102 Drake Ave, Roselle, NJ 07203

3 beds

1 bath

$2,400

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Roselle, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the Roselle rental market.

How much is rent in Roselle?

The average rent in Roselle is $2,300 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Roselle?

Average rent prices in Roselle have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.

How does Roselle rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Roselle is 21% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Roselle?

To comfortably afford rent in Roselle, you'd need to earn approximately $92,000/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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