Last updated on September 16, 2026

Average rent in
South Hackensack, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in South Hackensack

$2,500/mo

decreased by26%

vs previous year

The average rent in South Hackensack is $2,500 per month as of September 2026. This is 32% above the national average rent, or $600 more per month.

$4.65

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Hackensack

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South Hackensack rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in South Hackensack, NJ

Average rent prices in South Hackensack have increased by 22% over the last month and have decreased by 26% 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 South Hackensack, NJ

Rent prices in South Hackensack vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in South Hackensack is $2,400, whereas a house costs $3,695. 1-bedroom apartments in South Hackensack run $2,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,300.

Listings

Studio

$1,900

-

-

1 bedroom

$2,185

-

-

2 bedroom

$2,400

No Change

-

3 bedroom

$3,450

No Change

1%

4 bedroom

$4,200

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,900

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,185

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,450

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,200

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

Compare median rent prices in South Hackensack and Cresskill by all bedroom counts and property types.

South Hackensack

Median rent price$2,500
increased by32%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$5,200
increased by174%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Hackensack, NJ is 52% lower than the median rent in Cresskill, NJ.

Discover rentals in South Hackensack, NJ

40 Worth St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in South Hackensack

3 beds

2 baths

$2,900

$2,800

Price drop

24 Sievers Ln #FL2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in South Hackensack

3 beds

1 bath

$2,895

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Frequently asked questions for South Hackensack, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the South Hackensack rental market.

How much is rent in South Hackensack?

The average rent in South Hackensack is $2,500 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South Hackensack?

Average rent prices in South Hackensack have increased by 22% over the last month and have decreased by 26% since last year.

How does South Hackensack rent compare to the national average?

Rent in South Hackensack is 32% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in South Hackensack?

To comfortably afford rent in South Hackensack, you'd need to earn approximately $100,000/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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