Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 6, 2026
Average rent in
Wayne, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on June 6, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Wayne
$3,114/mo
16%vs previous year
The average rent in Wayne is $3,114 per month as of May 2026. This is 60% above the national average rent, or $1,164 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Wayne
12
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Wayne rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Wayne, NJ, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Wayne, NJ
Average rent prices in Wayne have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 16% 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
Wayne, NJ
Rent prices in Wayne vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Wayne is $3,082, whereas a house costs $3,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Wayne run $2,665 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,660.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,100 |  1% | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,650 | 2% | 37% | |
2 bedroom | $3,560 | 1% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $4,230 | 2% | 11% | |
4 bedroom | $4,575 | 41% | 14% |
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 Wayne, NJ.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,082 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,900 | 10% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,600 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
37%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,560
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,230
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,575
Last 30 days
41%
Last year
14%
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 Wayne, NJ.
Apartments
Average rent
$3,082
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
10%
Houses
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Wayne, 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 Wayne, NJ compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Wayne and East Hanover by all bedroom counts and property types.
Wayne
60%higher than the national median
94%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Wayne, NJ is 18% lower than the median rent in East Hanover, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
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4%Discover rentals in Wayne, NJ
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wayne
944 Hamburg Tpke, Wayne, NJ 07470
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wayne
52 Ferrara Ave, Wayne, NJ 07470
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
House for rent
1d ago
1330 Ratzer Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470
2 beds
1 bath
$2,550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Wayne
47 Hinchman Ave #1C, Wayne, NJ 07470
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
Condo for rent
9h ago
Verified
1453 Valley Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,400–$4,830
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Wayne
220 Butternut Dr, Wayne, NJ 07470
2 beds
3 baths
$4,900
House for rent
1h ago
Verified
2 Hazen Ct, Wayne, NJ 07470
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,395–$2,795
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Condo for rent in Wayne
17 Manchester Ct, Wayne, NJ 07470
1 bed
1 bath
$2,250
Condo for rent
1h ago
Verified
2 Hazen Ct, Wayne, NJ 07470
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,395–$2,795
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
2 Hazen Ct, Wayne, NJ 07470
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,395–$2,795
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
1453 Valley Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,400–$4,830
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Condo for rent in Wayne
17 Manchester Ct, Wayne, NJ 07470
1 bed
1 bath
$2,250
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Wayne
47 Hinchman Ave #1C, Wayne, NJ 07470
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
Condo for rent
1h ago
Verified
2 Hazen Ct, Wayne, NJ 07470
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,395–$2,795
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
1453 Valley Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,400–$4,830
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Condo for rent in Wayne
17 Manchester Ct, Wayne, NJ 07470
1 bed
1 bath
$2,250
Condo for rent
4d ago
Townhouse for rent in Wayne
35 Harrier Ct #35, Wayne, NJ 07470
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,000
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Wayne, NJ
Quick answers to common questions about the Wayne rental market.
How much is rent in Wayne?
The average rent in Wayne is $3,114 per month as of May 30, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Wayne?
Average rent prices in Wayne have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 16% since last year.
How does Wayne rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Wayne is 60% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,164 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Wayne?
To comfortably afford rent in Wayne, you'd need to earn approximately $125,000/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).