Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
Scotch Plains, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Scotch Plains
$2,575/mo
20%vs previous year
The average rent in Scotch Plains is $2,575 per month as of October 2026. This is 36% above the national average rent, or $675 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Scotch Plains
15
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 decreased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 20% 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 $2,127, whereas a house costs $3,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Scotch Plains run $1,795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,500.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,445 | No Change |  11% | |
1 bedroom | $1,797 | No Change | 31% | |
2 bedroom | $2,450 | No Change | 21% | |
3 bedroom | $3,499 | 54% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $3,800 | 6% | - |
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 | $2,127 | No Change | 2% | |
Condos | $3,250 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $3,495 | 22% | 3% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,445
Last year
11%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,797
Last year
31%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,450
Last year
21%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,499
Last 30 days
54%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,800
Last 30 days
6%
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
$2,127
Last year
2%
Condos
Average rent
$3,250
Houses
Average rent
$3,495
Last 30 days
22%
Last year
3%
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
36%higher than the national median
39%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Scotch Plains, NJ is 3% lower than the median rent in Berkeley Heights, NJ.
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18%$3,850
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4%$2,949
16%$3,500
25%Discover rentals in Scotch Plains, NJ
5d+ ago
House for rent in Scotch Plains
4 beds
2 baths
$4,250
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Scotch Plains
2352 Mountain Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
3 beds
2 baths
$5,300
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Scotch Plains
1595 E 2nd St #3, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Scotch Plains
2352 Mountain Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
3 beds
2 baths
$5,300
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Scotch Plains
1595 E 2nd St #3, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Scotch Plains
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Scotch Plains
4 beds
2 baths
$4,250
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Scotch Plains
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
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.Apartment 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 $2,575 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Scotch Plains?
Average rent prices in Scotch Plains have decreased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 20% since last year.
How does Scotch Plains rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Scotch Plains is 36% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $675 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 $103,000/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).