Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Average rent in
South River, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in South River
$2,424/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in South River is $2,424 per month as of September 2026. This is 28% above the national average rent, or $524 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in South River
16
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of South River rentals at each price point
Rent trends in South River, NJ
Average rent prices in South River have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 10% 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 River, NJ
Rent prices in South River vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in South River is $2,650, whereas a house costs $3,300. 1-bedroom apartments in South River run $1,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,650.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,400 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,423 | No Change |  10% | |
2 bedroom | $2,883 | 3% | 26% | |
3 bedroom | $3,700 | 3% | 28% | |
4 bedroom | $4,200 | 1% | 13% |
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 South River, NJ.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,650 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,300 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,300 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,400
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,423
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,883
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
26%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
28%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
13%
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 South River, NJ.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in South River, 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 River, NJ compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in South River and East Brunswick by all bedroom counts and property types.
South River
28%higher than the national median
53%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in South River, NJ is 16% lower than the median rent in East Brunswick, NJ.
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1%$3,009
3%$2,375
4%$3,000
2%$3,500
12%Discover rentals in South River, NJ
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South River
135 Whitehead Ave, South River, NJ 08882
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
160 Main St #4, South River, NJ 08882
3 beds
3 baths
$2,895
$2,795
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 2
5d+ ago
House for rent in South River
47 Leonardine Ave, South River, NJ 08882
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,700
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South River
34 Joseph St #1, South River, NJ 08882
2 beds
2 baths
$3,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South River
37 Main St #7, South River, NJ 08882
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South River
12 Florence Ave, South River, NJ 08882
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
160 Main St #4, South River, NJ 08882
3 beds
3 baths
$2,895
$2,795
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 2
5d+ ago
Verified
160 Main St #4, South River, NJ 08882
3 beds
3 baths
$2,895
$2,795
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 2
5d+ ago
House for rent in South River
47 Leonardine Ave, South River, NJ 08882
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,700
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South River
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South River
12 Florence Ave, South River, NJ 08882
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
160 Main St #4, South River, NJ 08882
3 beds
3 baths
$2,895
$2,795
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 2
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Frequently asked questions for South River, NJ
Quick answers to common questions about the South River rental market.
How much is rent in South River?
The average rent in South River is $2,424 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in South River?
Average rent prices in South River have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.
How does South River rent compare to the national average?
Rent in South River is 28% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $524 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in South River?
To comfortably afford rent in South River, you'd need to earn approximately $97,000/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).