Last updated on July 22, 2026

Average rent in
Rumson, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Rumson

$8,300/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Rumson is $8,300 per month as of July 2026. This is 327% above the national average rent, or $6,355 more per month.

$3.38

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Rumson

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Rumson rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $3,400, whereas a house costs $8,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Rumson run $4,277 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,300.

Listings

Studio

$1,800

-

-

1 bedroom

$2,995

25%

10%

2 bedroom

$3,600

16%

-

3 bedroom

$3,600

17%

44%

4 bedroom

$9,350

18%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$1,800

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,995

Last 30 days

25%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last 30 days

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

44%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$9,350

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

10%

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$8,300
increased by327%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,500
increased by29%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Rumson, NJ is 232% higher than the median rent in Atlantic Highlands, NJ.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

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$2,500

increased by5%
Last year
Brielle

$3,500

increased by31%
Last year
Deal

$2,650

decreased by52%
Last year
Holmdel

$3,949

decreased by6%
Last year
Keyport

$2,600

increased by4%
Last year
Lake Como

$2,600

decreased by51%
Last year

Discover rentals in Rumson, NJ

10 Church St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Rumson - Fair Haven house for rent in Rumson

House for rent

Available Nov 1

13 1st St - Photo 1 of 1

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

109 E River Rd #109A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Rumson - Fair Haven house for rent in Rumson

SINGLE_FAMILY - Colonial - Rumson, NJ

109 E River Rd #109A, Rumson, NJ 07760

3 beds

2.5 baths

$5,850

House for rent

23 (address hidden) - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Rumson - Fair Haven house for rent in Rumson

SINGLE_FAMILY - Rumson, NJ

4 Bedrooms & 2 Bathrooms in Rumson, NJ 07760

4 beds

2.5 baths

$8,300

$7,950

Price drop

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 $8,300 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Rumson?

Average rent prices in Rumson have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Rumson rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Rumson is 327% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $6,355 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 $332,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Rumson?

Based on our current listings data, the Rumson-Fair Haven area shows rental options with a median around $6,700/month.

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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