Average Rent in Scotch Plains, NJ and Rent Price Trends

Rent price summary for
Scotch Plains, NJ

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Scotch Plains, NJ is $2,735. This is +38% higher than the national average.

$2.62

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,735

22%

over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

15

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Scotch Plains, NJ is $2,735. This is +38% higher than the national average.

$2.62

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

53%

41%

$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000

$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500

$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

At this time, we don't have information to generate a distribution. Please check back soon.

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent comparables in
Scotch Plains, NJ
The monthly rent for an apartment in Scotch Plains, NJ is $2,050. A 1-bedroom apartment in Scotch Plains, NJ costs about $2,000 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,300. Houses for rent in Scotch Plains, NJ are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,500.


1 bedroom	$1,775	No Change	11%
2 bedroom	$2,758	4%	14%
3 bedroom	$3,000	7%	27%
4 bedroom	$3,900	4%	-
Studio	$1,350	No Change	-


Apartments	$2,050	1%	No Change
Condos	$2,299	2%	No Change
Houses	$3,500	2%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,350

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,775

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,758

Last 30 days

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

Last year

27%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,900

Last 30 days

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.

Compare rent prices in Scotch Plains, NJ to other cities

Median rent prices in Scotch Plains, NJ for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Berkeley Heights, NJ.

Scotch Plains

Median rent price$2,735

38%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,650

34%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Scotch Plains, NJ is 3% higher than the median rent in Berkeley Heights, NJ.

More data insights and reports

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