Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
Rutherford, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Rutherford

$2,450/mo

decreased by16%

vs previous year

The average rent in Rutherford is $2,450 per month as of October 2026. This is 29% above the national average rent, or $550 more per month.

$8.45

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Rutherford

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Rutherford rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Rutherford, NJ

Average rent prices in Rutherford have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 16% 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 Rutherford, NJ

Rent prices in Rutherford vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Rutherford is $2,472, whereas a house costs $3,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Rutherford run $2,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,725.

Listings

Studio

$2,372

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$2,225

No Change

6%

2 bedroom

$2,787

No Change

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,950

10%

17%

4 bedroom

$3,200

No Change

9%

Studio

Average rent

$2,372

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,225

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,787

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

17%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last year

9%

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

Compare median rent prices in Rutherford and Bogota by all bedroom counts and property types.

Rutherford

Median rent price$2,450
increased by29%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,540
increased by34%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Rutherford, NJ is 4% lower than the median rent in Bogota, NJ.

Discover rentals in Rutherford, NJ

69 Feronia Way ##A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Rutherford

2 beds

1.5 baths

$2,300

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.
298 Carmita Ave #2ndFL - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Rutherford

Rentals/Res, Rutherford, NJ

298 Carmita Ave #2ndFL, Rutherford, NJ 07070

3 beds

2 baths

$3,000

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.
298 Carmita Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Rutherford

Rental, Rutherford Boro, NJ

298 Carmita Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070

3 beds

2 baths

$3,000

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.
85 Eastern Way #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Rutherford

Rentals/Res, Rutherford, NJ

85 Eastern Way #1, Rutherford, NJ 07070

3 beds

2 baths

$3,250

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 Rutherford, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the Rutherford rental market.

How much is rent in Rutherford?

The average rent in Rutherford is $2,450 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Rutherford?

Average rent prices in Rutherford have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 16% since last year.

How does Rutherford rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Rutherford is 29% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $550 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Rutherford?

To comfortably afford rent in Rutherford, you'd need to earn approximately $98,000/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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