Last updated on September 15, 2026

Average rent in
Scotch Plains, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Scotch Plains

$2,195/mo

decreased by31%

vs previous year

The average rent in Scotch Plains is $2,195 per month as of September 2026. This is 16% above the national average rent, or $295 more per month.

$2.68

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Scotch Plains

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Scotch Plains rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Scotch Plains, NJ

Average rent prices in Scotch Plains have decreased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 31% 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 $2,000, whereas a house costs $3,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Scotch Plains run $1,950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,500.

Listings

Studio

$250

No Change

88%

1 bedroom

$1,900

11%

17%

2 bedroom

$2,200

9%

18%

3 bedroom

$2,800

2%

26%

4 bedroom

$3,500

2%

-

Studio

Average rent

$250

Last year

88%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

18%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

26%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

2%

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

Median rent price$2,195
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,700
increased by42%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Scotch Plains, NJ is 19% lower than the median rent in Berkeley Heights, NJ.

Discover rentals in Scotch Plains, NJ

1800 Front St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Scotch Plains

Rental, Scotch Plains Twp., NJ

1800 Front St #4, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

2208 Paff Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Scotch Plains

Rental, Scotch Plains Twp., NJ

2208 Paff Pl, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076

4 beds

2 baths

$3,800

$3,600

Price drop

2261 Mountain Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Scotch Plains

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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 $2,195 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Scotch Plains?

Average rent prices in Scotch Plains have decreased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 31% since last year.

How does Scotch Plains rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Scotch Plains is 16% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $295 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 $88,000/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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