Last updated on August 1, 2026

Average rent in
South Hackensack, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in South Hackensack

$3,185/mo

increased by38%

vs previous year

The average rent in South Hackensack is $3,185 per month as of July 2026. This is 65% above the national average rent, or $1,255 more per month.

$9.14

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Hackensack

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South Hackensack rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in South Hackensack, NJ, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in South Hackensack, NJ

Average rent prices in South Hackensack have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 38% 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 $2,647, whereas a house costs $3,950. 1-bedroom apartments in South Hackensack run $2,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,300.

Listings

Studio

$1,600

-

-

1 bedroom

$2,375

-

-

2 bedroom

$2,950

No Change

29%

3 bedroom

$3,400

No Change

-

4 bedroom

$4,200

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,600

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,375

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

Last year

29%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,400

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$3,185
increased by65%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$6,825
increased by254%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Hackensack, NJ is 53% lower than the median rent in Cresskill, NJ.

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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 $3,185 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South Hackensack?

Average rent prices in South Hackensack have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 38% since last year.

How does South Hackensack rent compare to the national average?

Rent in South Hackensack is 65% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,255 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 $127,000/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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