Last updated on June 8, 2026

Average rent in
Sussex, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Sussex

$1,900/mo

decreased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sussex is $1,900 per month as of June 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $50 less per month.

$16.69

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sussex

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sussex rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Sussex, NJ, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Sussex, NJ

Average rent prices in Sussex have increased by 18% over the last month and have decreased by 14% 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 $1,750, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Sussex run $1,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,900.

Listings

Studio

$1,295

No Change

188%

1 bedroom

$1,700

3%

-

2 bedroom

$2,075

3%

12%

3 bedroom

$2,775

2%

4%

4 bedroom

$3,195

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,295

Last year

188%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,075

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,775

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,195

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$1,900
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,921
decreased by1%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Sussex, NJ is 1% lower than the median rent in Branchville, NJ.

Discover rentals in Sussex, NJ

1 Wilson Rd Off1St St #14B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Sussex

Apartment Complex - Sussex Boro, NJ

1 Wilson Rd Off1St St #14B, Sussex, NJ 07461

2 beds

1 bath

$1,900

Apartment for rent

707 State Route 23 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Sussex

2 Stories - Wantage Twp., NJ

707 State Route 23, Sussex, NJ 07461

3 beds

2 baths

$2,500

$2,400

Price drop

House for rent

89 Main St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Sussex

Apartment - Sussex Boro, NJ

89 Main St #2, Sussex, NJ 07461

3 beds

1.5 baths

$2,650

Apartment for rent

106 Lake Wallkill Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Sussex

Detached - Vernon Twp., NJ

106 Lake Wallkill Rd, Sussex, NJ 07461

3 beds

1 bath

$2,800

House 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 $1,900 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sussex?

Average rent prices in Sussex have increased by 18% over the last month and have decreased by 14% since last year.

How does Sussex rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sussex is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Sussex?

To comfortably afford rent in Sussex, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/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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