Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Average rent in
South River, NJ

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South River, NJ is $2,750. This is +45%, or $849, higher than the national average.

$2.63

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,750

increased by10%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

15

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South River, NJ is $2,750. This is +45%, or $849, higher than the national average.

$2.63

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

4%
75%
21%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500

Households

62%
38%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
South River, NJ

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in South River, NJ have decreased by 26% in the last month and have increased by 10% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
South River, NJ

The monthly rent for an apartment in South River, NJ is $2,750. A 1-bedroom apartment in South River, NJ costs about $2,148 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,885. Houses for rent in South River, NJ are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,850.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,373

No Change

37%

2 bedroom

$2,950

3%

12%

3 bedroom

$3,700

1%

-

4 bedroom

$3,450

10%

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,373

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

37%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,700

Last 30 days

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,450

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

11%

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.

Compare rent prices in South River, NJ to other cities

Median rent prices in South River, NJ for all bedroom counts and property types compared to East Brunswick, NJ.

South River

Median rent price$2,750
increased by45%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,887
increased by52%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South River, NJ is 5% lower than the median rent in East Brunswick, NJ.

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Colonial, Apartment - South River, NJ

17 1/2 Thomas St #1F, South River, NJ 08882

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$2,700

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