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Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
Watchung, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Watchung
$2,200/mo
62%vs previous year
The average rent in Watchung is $2,200 per month as of October 2026. This is 16% above the national average rent, or $300 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Watchung
14
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 increased by 113% over the last month and have decreased by 62% 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 $2,236, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Watchung run $1,785 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,389.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,422 | - |  10% | |
1 bedroom | $1,825 | No Change | - | |
2 bedroom | $2,500 | 27% | 57% | |
3 bedroom | $3,150 | No Change | 25% | |
4 bedroom | $4,300 | 9% | - |
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 | $2,236 | 22% | 10% | |
Condos | $2,500 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $3,500 | 10% | 40% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,422
Last year
10%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,825
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
27%
Last year
57%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,150
Last year
25%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,300
Last 30 days
9%
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
$2,236
Last 30 days
22%
Last year
10%
Condos
Average rent
$2,500
Houses
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
40%
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
16%higher than the national median
47%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Watchung, NJ is 21% lower than the median rent in Bedminster Township, NJ.
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31%Discover rentals in Watchung, NJ
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Watchung
210 Mountain Blvd #2B, Watchung, NJ 07069
2 beds
2 baths
$4,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
13h ago
Apartment for rent in Watchung
89 East Dr, Watchung, NJ 07069
1 bed
1 bath
$2,050
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
13h ago
Apartment for rent in Watchung
89 East Dr, Watchung, NJ 07069
1 bed
1 bath
$2,050
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment 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 $2,200 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Watchung?
Average rent prices in Watchung have increased by 113% over the last month and have decreased by 62% since last year.
How does Watchung rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Watchung is 16% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 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 $88,000/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).