Last updated on September 7, 2026

Average rent in
Sussex, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Sussex

$2,150/mo

decreased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sussex is $2,150 per month as of September 2026. This is 13% above the national average rent, or $250 more per month.

$44.79

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sussex

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sussex rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%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 5% over the last month and have decreased by 10% 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 $1,800, whereas a house costs $2,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Sussex run $1,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,800.

Listings

Studio

$1,295

No Change

188%

1 bedroom

$1,595

5%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,950

3%

81%

3 bedroom

$2,500

3%

6%

4 bedroom

$4,500

No Change

49%

Studio

Average rent

$1,295

Last year

188%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

81%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last year

49%

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$2,150
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,175
increased by14%

higher 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

8 Newton Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Sussex

Rental, 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

Rental, Sussex Boro, NJ

36 Main St #A, Sussex, NJ 07461

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

Apartment for rent

68 Clove Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Sussex

Rental, Sussex Boro, NJ

68 Clove Ave, Sussex, NJ 07461

3 beds

1 bath

$2,100

Apartment for rent

72 Glenwood Mt Rd - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

House for rent in Sussex

Rental, Vernon Twp., NJ

72 Glenwood Mt Rd, Sussex, NJ 07461

4 beds

1 bath

$2,300

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 $2,150 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sussex?

Average rent prices in Sussex have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.

How does Sussex rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sussex is 13% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $250 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 $86,000/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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