Last updated on July 13, 2026

Average rent in
Washington, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Washington

$2,100/mo

increased by24%

vs previous year

The average rent in Washington is $2,100 per month as of July 2026. This is 8% above the national average rent, or $150 more per month.

$3.22

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Washington

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Washington 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 Washington, NJ

Average rent prices in Washington have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 24% 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 $1,800, whereas a house costs $2,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Washington run $1,635 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,870.

Listings

Studio

$1,600

4%

53%

1 bedroom

$1,795

1%

16%

2 bedroom

$2,100

4%

27%

3 bedroom

$3,200

16%

55%

4 bedroom

$3,750

No Change

12%

Studio

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

53%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

27%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

55%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,750

Last year

12%

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$2,100
increased by8%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,700
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Washington, NJ is 24% higher than the median rent in Bangor, PA.

Discover rentals in Washington, NJ

166 W Washington Ave #166B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent

Available Jun 7

247 Belvidere Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Washington

MULTI_FAMILY - Washington Boro, NJ

247 Belvidere Ave #1, Washington, NJ 07882

3 beds

1 bath

$2,350

Apartment for rent

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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 $2,100 per month as of July 11, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Washington?

Average rent prices in Washington have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 24% since last year.

How does Washington rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Washington is 8% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Washington?

To comfortably afford rent in Washington, you'd need to earn approximately $84,000/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).

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