Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 3, 2026
Average rent in
Summit, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on November 3, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Summit
$3,150/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Summit is $3,150 per month as of October 2026. This is 66% above the national average rent, or $1,250 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Summit
17
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Summit rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Summit, NJ
Average rent prices in Summit have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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
Summit, NJ
Rent prices in Summit vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Summit is $2,775, whereas a house costs $4,575. 1-bedroom apartments in Summit run $2,550 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,700 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,575 | No Change |  8% | |
2 bedroom | $3,075 | 2% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $3,400 | 14% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $5,950 | 52% | 6% |
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 Summit, NJ.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,775 | 2% | 8% | |
Condos | $2,300 | No Change | 28% | |
Houses | $4,575 | 15% | 5% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,700
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,575
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,075
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,950
Last 30 days
52%
Last year
6%
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 Summit, NJ.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,775
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
Condos
Average rent
$2,300
Last year
28%
Houses
Average rent
$4,575
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
5%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Summit, 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 Summit, NJ compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Summit and Berkeley Heights by all bedroom counts and property types.
Summit
66%higher than the national median
47%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Summit, NJ is 13% higher than the median rent in Berkeley Heights, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,800
4%$2,700
10%$3,603
3%$2,900
3%$2,600
13%$2,695
2%$3,257
2%$2,167
5%$3,302
74%$2,282
29%$3,480
1%$2,890
16%Discover rentals in Summit, NJ
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Summit
143 Morris Ave #2, Summit, NJ 07901
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150
Price dropped $150Fees 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 Summit
353 Springfield Ave, Summit, NJ 07901
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
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
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Summit
83-85-87 Summit Ave #3A, Summit, NJ 07901
2 beds
1 bath
$2,650
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 Summit
3 beds
0 baths
$3,000
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 Summit
4 Summit Ave Unit 1, Summit, NJ 07901
2 beds
2.5 baths
$5,200
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
15h ago
26 Locust Dr, Summit, NJ 07901
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,550–$3,400
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
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Summit
21 Union Pl Unit 3, Summit, NJ 07901
1 bed
1 bath
$3,200
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 Summit
306 Springfield Ave #1, Summit, NJ 07901
1 bed
1 bath
$2,180
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
15h ago
26 Locust Dr, Summit, NJ 07901
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,550–$3,400
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
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Summit
3 beds
1.5 baths
$4,900
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Summit
3 beds
1.5 baths
$4,900
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Summit
34 Fairview Ave #1, Summit, NJ 07901
3 beds
1 bath
$4,500
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 Summit
20 Van Dyke Pl #2, Summit, NJ 07901
2 beds
1 bath
$3,000
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 Summit
306 Springfield Ave #1, Summit, NJ 07901
1 bed
1 bath
$2,180
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 Summit
143 Morris Ave #2, Summit, NJ 07901
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150
Price dropped $150Fees 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 Summit
306 Springfield Ave #1, Summit, NJ 07901
1 bed
1 bath
$2,180
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 Summit
353 Springfield Ave, Summit, NJ 07901
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
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
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Summit
83-85-87 Summit Ave #3A, Summit, NJ 07901
2 beds
1 bath
$2,650
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 Summit, NJ
Quick answers to common questions about the Summit rental market.
How much is rent in Summit?
The average rent in Summit is $3,150 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Summit?
Average rent prices in Summit have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Summit rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Summit is 66% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,250 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Summit?
To comfortably afford rent in Summit, you'd need to earn approximately $126,000/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).