Last updated on June 18, 2026

Average rent in
Sayreville, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Sayreville

$2,500/mo

decreased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sayreville is $2,500 per month as of June 2026. This is 28% above the national average rent, or $550 more per month.

$3.33

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sayreville

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sayreville 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

Rent trends in Sayreville, NJ

Average rent prices in Sayreville have decreased by 11% over the last month and have decreased by 12% 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 Sayreville, NJ

Rent prices in Sayreville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sayreville is $2,650, whereas a house costs $3,195. 1-bedroom apartments in Sayreville run $1,950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,200.

Listings

1 bedroom

$2,449

7%

33%

2 bedroom

$3,000

5%

12%

3 bedroom

$3,300

6%

8%

4 bedroom

$3,750

17%

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,449

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

33%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,750

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

12%

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

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

Sayreville

Median rent price$2,500
increased by28%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,600
increased by33%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

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

Discover rentals in Sayreville, NJ

35 Lavern St #2FL - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Sayreville

APARTMENT - Ranch - Sayreville, NJ

35 Lavern St #2FL, Sayreville, NJ 08872

2 beds

1 bath

$1,850

Apartment for rent

0-1812-181 Rt 35 Highway - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Sayreville

APARTMENT - Other - Sayreville, NJ

0-1812-181 Rt 35 Highway, Sayreville, NJ 08871

2 beds

2 baths

$2,000

Apartment for rent

21 Rosewood Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Sayreville

Condominium - Sayreville, NJ

21 Rosewood Ct, Sayreville, NJ 08872

3 beds

2.5 baths

$3,100

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Sayreville, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the Sayreville rental market.

How much is rent in Sayreville?

The average rent in Sayreville is $2,500 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sayreville?

Average rent prices in Sayreville have decreased by 11% over the last month and have decreased by 12% since last year.

How does Sayreville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sayreville is 28% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $550 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Sayreville?

To comfortably afford rent in Sayreville, you'd need to earn approximately $100,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

The median rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Sayreville, NJ is $1,805, while a 2-bedroom apartment has a median rent of $2,331.

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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