Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Average rent in
South River, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in South River
$2,967/mo
65%vs previous year
The average rent in South River is $2,967 per month as of June 2026. This is 52% above the national average rent, or $1,017 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in South River
16
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 3% over the last month and have increased by 65% 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 $2,877, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in South River run $2,424 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,650.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,400 | - | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $2,371 | No Change | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $2,800 | 9% | 86% | |
3 bedroom | $3,700 |  3% | - | |
4 bedroom | $3,800 | No Change | 27% |
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 | $2,877 | 8% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,150 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $3,500 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,400
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,371
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
86%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,800
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
27%
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
$2,877
Last 30 days
8%
Condos
Average rent
$2,150
Houses
Average rent
$3,500
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
52%higher than the national median
44%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in South River, NJ is 6% higher than the median rent in East Brunswick, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,800
5%$3,285
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4%$2,450
13%$2,604
1%$2,450
$2,895
$2,287
1%$2,935
3%$2,400
13%$2,500
3%$2,955
12%Discover rentals in South River, NJ
5d+ ago
House for rent in South River
4 Brant St, South River, NJ 08882
4 beds
1 bath
$2,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in South River
5 Sussex Ct, South River, NJ 08882
4 beds
1.5 baths
$3,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in South River
11A Foothills Dr, South River, NJ 08882
4 beds
2 baths
$3,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in South River
10 Lincoln St, South River, NJ 08882
4 beds
2 baths
$3,600
House 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
House for rent in South River
5 Sussex Ct, South River, NJ 08882
4 beds
1.5 baths
$3,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in South River
11A Foothills Dr, South River, NJ 08882
4 beds
2 baths
$3,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in South River
4 Brant St, South River, NJ 08882
4 beds
1 bath
$2,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South River
3 beds
2 baths
$2,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in South River
4 Brant St, South River, NJ 08882
4 beds
1 bath
$2,800
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 $2,967 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in South River?
Average rent prices in South River have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 65% since last year.
How does South River rent compare to the national average?
Rent in South River is 52% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,017 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 $119,000/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?
South River's rental market moves quickly with an average of 8 listings available per month. Renters need to be prepared to act fast when suitable apartments become available due to the limited inventory.
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).