Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 6, 2026
Average rent in
Rumson, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on June 6, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Rumson
$5,400/mo
43%vs previous year
The average rent in Rumson is $5,400 per month as of May 2026. This is 177% above the national average rent, or $3,450 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Rumson
12
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Rumson rentals at each price point
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 29% over the last month and have decreased by 43% 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 $3,300, whereas a house costs $5,575. 1-bedroom apartments in Rumson run $3,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,975.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,800 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,950 |  25% | - | |
2 bedroom | $3,600 | 9% | 35% | |
3 bedroom | $4,300 | 24% | - | |
4 bedroom | $10,600 | 76% | 77% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Rumson Fair Haven | $5,300 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,300 | 25% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,600 | 46% | No Change | |
Houses | $5,575 | 28% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,800
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
25%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
35%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,300
Last 30 days
24%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$10,600
Last 30 days
76%
Last year
77%
Rumson Fair Haven
Average rent
$5,300
Apartments
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
25%
Condos
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
46%
Houses
Average rent
$5,575
Last 30 days
28%
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
177%higher than the national median
33%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Rumson, NJ is 108% higher than the median rent in Atlantic Highlands, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
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34%$2,900
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194%$2,400
20%$4,000
6%$5,400
205%$7,000
1%Discover rentals in Rumson, NJ
5d+ ago
Rumson - Fair Haven apartment for rent in Rumson
17 Ward Ln, Rumson, NJ 07760
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Rumson - Fair Haven house for rent in Rumson
32 Washington St, Rumson, NJ 07760
3 beds
2 baths
$3,800
House for rent
7h ago
Rumson - Fair Haven house for rent in Rumson
18 Meadowbrook Ave #A, Rumson, NJ 07760
3 beds
1.5 baths
$4,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Rumson - Fair Haven house for rent in Rumson
13 1st St, Rumson, NJ 07760
4 beds
2 baths
$5,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Rumson - Fair Haven house for rent in Rumson
1 Horatius Way, Rumson, NJ 07760
4 beds
3.5 baths
$35,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Rumson - Fair Haven house for rent in Rumson
3 Grant Ave, Rumson, NJ 07760
3 beds
3 baths
$8,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Rumson - Fair Haven house for rent in Rumson
57 W River Rd, Rumson, NJ 07760
4 beds
3 baths
$8,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Rumson
180 Hartshorne Rd, Rumson, NJ 07760
4 beds
3.5 baths
$10,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
Rumson - Fair Haven house for rent in Rumson
32 Washington St, Rumson, NJ 07760
3 beds
2 baths
$3,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
Rumson - Fair Haven townhouse for rent in Rumson
2 beds
2.5 baths
$5,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Rumson
180 Hartshorne Rd, Rumson, NJ 07760
4 beds
3.5 baths
$10,200
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 $5,400 per month as of May 30, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Rumson?
Average rent prices in Rumson have decreased by 29% over the last month and have decreased by 43% since last year.
How does Rumson rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Rumson is 177% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $3,450 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 $216,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Rumson?
Rumson-Fair Haven stands out as a notable neighborhood option for renters in the area. This neighborhood offers rental opportunities within the broader Rumson market, providing access to the community's suburban amenities and residential character.
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).