Last updated on July 23, 2026

Average rent in
Sussex, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Sussex

$1,975/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sussex is $1,975 per month as of July 2026. This is 2% above the national average rent, or $30 more per month.

$17.76

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sussex

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sussex rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Sussex, NJ

Average rent prices in Sussex have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 Sussex, NJ

Rent prices in Sussex vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sussex is $1,675, whereas a house costs $2,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Sussex run $1,550 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,800.

Listings

Studio

$1,360

3%

202%

1 bedroom

$1,850

2%

-

2 bedroom

$2,100

3%

76%

3 bedroom

$2,850

1%

11%

4 bedroom

$3,800

4%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,360

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

202%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

76%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,850

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

Last 30 days

4%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Sussex, 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 Sussex, NJ compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Sussex and Branchville by all bedroom counts and property types.

Sussex

Median rent price$1,975
increased by2%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,850
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Sussex, NJ is 7% higher than the median rent in Branchville, NJ.

Discover rentals in Sussex, NJ

8 Newton Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Sussex

APARTMENT - Sussex Boro, NJ

8 Newton Ave #2, Sussex, NJ 07461

2 beds

1 bath

$1,595

Apartment for rent

36 Main St #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Sussex

CONDOS - Sussex Boro, NJ

36 Main St #A, Sussex, NJ 07461

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

Apartment for rent

72 Glenwood Mt Rd - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

House for rent in Sussex

SINGLE_FAMILY - Vernon Twp., NJ

72 Glenwood Mt Rd, Sussex, NJ 07461

4 beds

1 bath

$2,300

House for rent

89 Main St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Sussex

MULTI_FAMILY - Sussex Boro, NJ

89 Main St #2, Sussex, NJ 07461

3 beds

1.5 baths

$2,650

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Sussex, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the Sussex rental market.

How much is rent in Sussex?

The average rent in Sussex is $1,975 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sussex?

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

How does Sussex rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sussex is 2% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $30 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Sussex?

To comfortably afford rent in Sussex, you'd need to earn approximately $79,000/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).

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