Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
South River, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in South River
$2,690/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in South River is $2,690 per month as of October 2026. This is 42% above the national average rent, or $790 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in South River
13
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of South River rentals at each price point
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 increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $2,300, whereas a house costs $3,400. 1-bedroom apartments in South River run $2,424 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,029.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,371 | 2% | 36% | |
2 bedroom | $3,000 | No Change | 58% | |
3 bedroom | $3,750 | No Change | 34% | |
4 bedroom | $3,525 | No Change |  22% |
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 | $2,300 | No Change | 16% | |
Condos | $2,000 | 7% | 43% | |
Houses | $3,400 | No Change | 27% |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,371
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
36%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last year
58%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,750
Last year
34%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,525
Last year
22%
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
$2,300
Last year
16%
Condos
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
43%
Houses
Average rent
$3,400
Last year
27%
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
42%higher than the national median
57%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in South River, NJ is 10% lower than the median rent in East Brunswick, NJ.
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4%$2,733
3%$2,413
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24%Discover rentals in South River, NJ
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South River
31 Obert St #1, South River, NJ 08882
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 6
2d ago
Verified
160 Main St #4A, South River, NJ 08882
3 beds
3 baths
$2,795
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Jul 2
5d+ ago
House for rent in South River
15 Alexander Ct, South River, NJ 08882
5 beds
3 baths
$4,750
Price dropped $200Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South River
24 Belmont Ave #2, South River, NJ 08882
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South River
79 Whitehead Ave #1A, South River, NJ 08882
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 5
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South River
8 Whitehead Ave #B, South River, NJ 08882
1 bed
1 bath
$1,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
160 Main St #4A, South River, NJ 08882
3 beds
3 baths
$2,795
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Jul 2
2d ago
Verified
160 Main St #4A, South River, NJ 08882
3 beds
3 baths
$2,795
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Jul 2
5d+ ago
House for rent in South River
15 Alexander Ct, South River, NJ 08882
5 beds
3 baths
$4,750
Price dropped $200Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South River
79 Whitehead Ave #1A, South River, NJ 08882
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 5
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South River
8 Whitehead Ave #B, South River, NJ 08882
1 bed
1 bath
$1,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
160 Main St #4A, South River, NJ 08882
3 beds
3 baths
$2,795
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Jul 2
5d+ ago
House for rent in South River
15 Alexander Ct, South River, NJ 08882
5 beds
3 baths
$4,750
Price dropped $200Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South River
31 Obert St #1, South River, NJ 08882
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 6
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South River
8 Whitehead Ave #B, South River, NJ 08882
1 bed
1 bath
$1,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment 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 $2,690 per month as of October 24, 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 increased by 8% since last year.
How does South River rent compare to the national average?
Rent in South River is 42% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $790 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 $108,000/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).