Last updated on September 5, 2026

Average rent in
Rumson, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Rumson

$7,300/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Rumson is $7,300 per month as of August 2026. This is 282% above the national average rent, or $5,390 more per month.

$3.74

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Rumson

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Rumson 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 Rumson, NJ, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Rumson, NJ

Average rent prices in Rumson have decreased by 14% 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 Rumson, NJ

Rent prices in Rumson vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Rumson is $3,497, whereas a house costs $7,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Rumson run $2,995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,000.

Listings

Studio

$1,800

-

-

1 bedroom

$2,900

25%

7%

2 bedroom

$3,500

31%

11%

3 bedroom

$4,700

3%

24%

4 bedroom

$5,500

7%

32%

Studio

Average rent

$1,800

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

25%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

31%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,700

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

24%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,500

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

32%

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

Compare median rent prices in Rumson and Atlantic Highlands by all bedroom counts and property types.

Rumson

Median rent price$7,300
increased by282%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,887
increased by51%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Rumson, NJ is 153% higher than the median rent in Atlantic Highlands, NJ.

Discover rentals in Rumson, NJ

87 Avenue Of Two Rivers S #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Rumson - Fair Haven apartment for rent in Rumson

Residential Lease, Rumson, NJ

87 Avenue Of Two Rivers S #2, Rumson, NJ 07760

2 beds

1 bath

$3,000

Apartment for rent

34 Highland Ave - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

Rumson - Fair Haven house for rent in Rumson

Residential Lease, Rumson, NJ

34 Highland Ave, Rumson, NJ 07760

3 beds

1.5 baths

$4,900

$4,500

Price drop

House for rent

13 1st St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Rumson - Fair Haven house for rent in Rumson

4 beds

2 baths

$5,000

House for rent

170 Bingham Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Rumson - Fair Haven house for rent in Rumson

Residential Lease, Rumson, NJ

170 Bingham Ave, Rumson, NJ 07760

5 beds

3.5 baths

$6,500

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Rumson, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the Rumson rental market.

How much is rent in Rumson?

The average rent in Rumson is $7,300 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Rumson?

Average rent prices in Rumson have decreased by 14% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Rumson rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Rumson is 282% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $5,390 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Rumson?

To comfortably afford rent in Rumson, you'd need to earn approximately $292,000/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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