Last updated on July 31, 2026

Average rent in
South River, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in South River

$2,847/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in South River is $2,847 per month as of July 2026. This is 48% above the national average rent, or $917 more per month.

$3.23

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South River

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South River rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 River, NJ, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in South River, NJ

Average rent prices in South River have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased 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 $2,423 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,650.

Listings

1 bedroom

$2,475

No Change

43%

2 bedroom

$2,800

12%

-

3 bedroom

$3,600

4%

27%

4 bedroom

$4,300

1%

23%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,475

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

43%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

27%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,300

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

23%

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

Median rent price$2,847
increased by48%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,831
increased by47%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South River, NJ is 1% higher than the median rent in East Brunswick, NJ.

Discover rentals in South River, NJ

238 Old Bridge Tpke #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in South River

SINGLE_FAMILY - South River, NJ

238 Old Bridge Tpke #1, South River, NJ 08882

3 beds

1 bath

$2,500

House for rent

4 Wilcox Ave #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in South River

CONDOS - Other - South River, NJ

4 Wilcox Ave #B, South River, NJ 08882

3 beds

1 bath

$2,800

Condo for rent

259 Main St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in South River

SINGLE_FAMILY - Other - South River, NJ

259 Main St, South River, NJ 08882

4 beds

2 baths

$3,300

House for rent

11A Foothills Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in South River

SINGLE_FAMILY - Contemporary - South River, NJ

11A Foothills Dr, South River, NJ 08882

4 beds

2 baths

$3,500

House for rent

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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 $2,847 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South River?

Average rent prices in South River have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.

How does South River rent compare to the national average?

Rent in South River is 48% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $917 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 $114,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in South River?

Based on our current listings, utilities-included rentals are extremely rare in South River, appearing in under 1% of available apartments across all bedroom types.

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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