Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
Shrewsbury, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Shrewsbury

$3,625/mo

increased by22%

vs previous year

The average rent in Shrewsbury is $3,625 per month as of October 2026. This is 91% above the national average rent, or $1,725 more per month.

$2.51

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Shrewsbury

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Shrewsbury rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Shrewsbury, NJ

Average rent prices in Shrewsbury have increased by 80% over the last month and have increased by 22% 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 Shrewsbury, NJ

Rent prices in Shrewsbury vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Shrewsbury is $3,300, whereas a house costs $3,924. 1-bedroom apartments in Shrewsbury run $2,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,360.

Listings

Studio

$1,800

-

-

1 bedroom

$2,500

No Change

-

2 bedroom

$3,495

No Change

17%

3 bedroom

$3,999

13%

-

4 bedroom

$5,350

No Change

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,800

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,495

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,999

Last 30 days

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,350

Last year

6%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Shrewsbury, 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 Shrewsbury, NJ compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Shrewsbury and Allenhurst by all bedroom counts and property types.

Shrewsbury

Median rent price$3,625
increased by91%

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 Shrewsbury, NJ is 34% higher than the median rent in Allenhurst, NJ.

Discover rentals in Shrewsbury, NJ

497 Sycamore Ave - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

House for rent in Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury Boro, NJ

497 Sycamore Ave, Shrewsbury, NJ 07702

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

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.
224 Garden Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Shrewsbury

Residential Lease, Shrewsbury Boro, NJ

224 Garden Rd, Shrewsbury, NJ 07702

3 beds

1 bath

$4,500

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Shrewsbury, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the Shrewsbury rental market.

How much is rent in Shrewsbury?

The average rent in Shrewsbury is $3,625 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Shrewsbury?

Average rent prices in Shrewsbury have increased by 80% over the last month and have increased by 22% since last year.

How does Shrewsbury rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Shrewsbury is 91% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,725 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Shrewsbury?

To comfortably afford rent in Shrewsbury, you'd need to earn approximately $145,000/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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