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Last updated on June 16, 2026
Average rent in
Watchung, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on June 16, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Watchung
$2,325/mo
55%vs previous year
The average rent in Watchung is $2,325 per month as of June 2026. This is 19% above the national average rent, or $375 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Watchung
13
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Watchung rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Watchung, NJ, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Watchung, NJ
Average rent prices in Watchung have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 55% 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
Watchung, NJ
Rent prices in Watchung vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Watchung is $2,247, whereas a house costs $3,550. 1-bedroom apartments in Watchung run $1,995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,600 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,850 | - | - | |
2 bedroom | $2,500 | 6% | - | |
3 bedroom | $3,200 | No Change | 28% | |
4 bedroom | $5,750 | No Change | 11% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Watchung, NJ.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,247 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,200 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $3,550 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,600
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last year
28%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,750
Last year
11%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Watchung, NJ.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,247
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,200
Houses
Average rent
$3,550
The table above reflects average rent prices in Watchung, 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 Watchung, NJ compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Watchung and Bedminster Township by all bedroom counts and property types.
Watchung
19%higher than the national median
33%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Watchung, NJ is 11% lower than the median rent in Bedminster Township, NJ.
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11%Discover rentals in Watchung, NJ
5d+ ago
House for rent in Watchung
153 Stirling Rd, Watchung, NJ 07069
3 beds
2 baths
$3,850
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Watchung
153 Stirling Rd, Watchung, NJ 07069
3 beds
2 baths
$3,850
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Watchung
153 Stirling Rd, Watchung, NJ 07069
3 beds
2 baths
$3,850
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Watchung, NJ
Quick answers to common questions about the Watchung rental market.
How much is rent in Watchung?
The average rent in Watchung is $2,325 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Watchung?
Average rent prices in Watchung have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 55% since last year.
How does Watchung rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Watchung is 19% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $375 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Watchung?
To comfortably afford rent in Watchung, you'd need to earn approximately $93,000/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).