Bedroom count
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Last updated on June 16, 2026
Average rent in
Scotch Plains, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on June 16, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Scotch Plains
$2,525/mo
23%vs previous year
The average rent in Scotch Plains is $2,525 per month as of June 2026. This is 29% above the national average rent, or $575 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Scotch Plains
15
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Scotch Plains rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Scotch Plains, NJ
Average rent prices in Scotch Plains have increased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 23% 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
Scotch Plains, NJ
Rent prices in Scotch Plains vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Scotch Plains is $1,995, whereas a house costs $3,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Scotch Plains run $2,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,400.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,600 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,795 | No Change | - | |
2 bedroom | $2,440 |  4% | 14% | |
3 bedroom | $3,400 | 1% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $3,900 | 4% | No Change |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Scotch Plains, NJ.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,995 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,000 | 2% | - | |
Houses | $3,450 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,600
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,795
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,440
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
14%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,900
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
No Change
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Scotch Plains, NJ.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$3,450
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Scotch Plains, 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 Scotch Plains, NJ compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Scotch Plains and Berkeley Heights by all bedroom counts and property types.
Scotch Plains
29%higher than the national median
74%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Scotch Plains, NJ is 26% lower than the median rent in Berkeley Heights, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$3,400
4%$2,150
3%$2,800
20%$2,462
2%$2,550
13%$4,850
34%$2,650
11%$2,250
6%$3,800
6%$2,300
14%$2,827
5%$2,695
1%Discover rentals in Scotch Plains, NJ
5d+ ago
House for rent in Scotch Plains
1598 Front St, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
3 beds
1 bath
$3,450
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Scotch Plains
1776 E 2nd St #40, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
1 bed
1 bath
$2,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Scotch Plains
1776 E 2nd St #40, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
1 bed
1 bath
$2,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Scotch Plains
1598 Front St, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
3 beds
1 bath
$3,450
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Scotch Plains
2431 Coles Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
3 beds
2 baths
$4,500
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Scotch Plains, NJ
Quick answers to common questions about the Scotch Plains rental market.
How much is rent in Scotch Plains?
The average rent in Scotch Plains is $2,525 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Scotch Plains?
Average rent prices in Scotch Plains have increased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 23% since last year.
How does Scotch Plains rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Scotch Plains is 29% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $575 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Scotch Plains?
To comfortably afford rent in Scotch Plains, you'd need to earn approximately $101,000/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).