Average Rent in Washington, NJ and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Washington, NJ

Average rent prices in Washington have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 15% 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
Washington, NJ

Rent prices in Washington vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Washington is $1,700, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Washington run $1,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,700.


Studio	$1,275	4%	-
1 bedroom	$1,672	2%	18%
2 bedroom	$2,250	6%	35%
3 bedroom	$3,550	No Change	32%
4 bedroom	$3,850	No Change	2%


Apartments	$1,700	4%	No Change
Condos	$1,800	No Change	No Change
Houses	$3,000	14%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,275

Last 30 days

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,672

Last 30 days

Last year

18%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

Last year

35%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,550

Last year

32%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,850

Last year

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

Compare median rent prices in Washington and Bangor by all bedroom counts and property types.

Washington

Median rent price$1,700

13%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,700

13%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Washington, NJ is equal to the median rent in Bangor, PA.

Average rent in nearby cities

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$1,750

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Discover rentals in Washington, NJ

150-154 Belvidere Avenue Washington, NJ 07882 - Photo 1 of 1

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150-154 Belvidere Avenue Washington, NJ 07882

150 Belvidere Ave, Washington, NJ 07882

2 beds

1 bath

$1,550

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

House for rent in Washington

$2,950 - 4 Bedroom 4 Bathroom House In Washington With Great Amenities

206 Belvidere Ave #NA, Washington, NJ 07882

4 beds

4 baths

$2,950

House for rent

Available Jun 1

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Frequently asked questions for Washington, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the Washington rental market.

How much is rent in Washington?

The average rent in Washington is $1,700 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Washington?

Average rent prices in Washington have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 15% since last year.

How does Washington rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Washington is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $250 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Washington?

To comfortably afford rent in Washington, you'd need to earn approximately $68,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Washington?

Washington offers pet-friendly options for renters with furry companions. Approximately 36% of available apartments welcome pets, providing a solid selection for those seeking accommodations that allow animals.

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).