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Last updated on August 17, 2026
Average rent in
Short Hills, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on August 17, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Short Hills
$3,672/mo
35%vs previous year
The average rent in Short Hills is $3,672 per month as of August 2026. This is 91% above the national average rent, or $1,747 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Short Hills
15
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Short Hills rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Short Hills, NJ
Average rent prices in Short Hills have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 35% 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
Short Hills, NJ
Rent prices in Short Hills vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Short Hills is $3,200, whereas a house costs $4,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Short Hills run $2,199 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,299.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,400 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,725 | No Change | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $2,950 | 39% | 53% | |
3 bedroom | $4,800 |  1% | 22% | |
4 bedroom | $4,974 | 35% | 47% |
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 Short Hills, NJ.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,200 | 25% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,300 | 29% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,950 | 35% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,400
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,725
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
39%
Last year
53%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
22%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,974
Last 30 days
35%
Last year
47%
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 Short Hills, NJ.
Apartments
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
25%
Condos
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
29%
Houses
Average rent
$4,950
Last 30 days
35%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Short Hills, 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 Short Hills, NJ compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Short Hills and Atlantic Highlands by all bedroom counts and property types.
Short Hills
91%higher than the national median
45%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Short Hills, NJ is 31% higher than the median rent in Atlantic Highlands, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,800
16%$3,350
2%$2,750
50%$1,900
8%$2,500
23%$2,500
1%$3,372
$2,387
7%$2,700
8%$2,960
2%$7,800
21%$2,725
29%Discover rentals in Short Hills, NJ
3d ago
72 Woodland Rd, Short Hills, NJ 07078
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,199–$3,199
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
72 Woodland Rd, Short Hills, NJ 07078
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,199–$3,199
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Short Hills
18 Tennyson Dr, Short Hills, NJ 07078
5 beds
5.5 baths
$13,900
House for rent
3d ago
72 Woodland Rd, Short Hills, NJ 07078
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,199–$3,199
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Short Hills, NJ
Quick answers to common questions about the Short Hills rental market.
How much is rent in Short Hills?
The average rent in Short Hills is $3,672 per month as of August 15, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Short Hills?
Average rent prices in Short Hills have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 35% since last year.
How does Short Hills rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Short Hills is 91% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,747 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Short Hills?
To comfortably afford rent in Short Hills, you'd need to earn approximately $147,000/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).