Last updated on September 5, 2026

Average rent in
Wayne, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Wayne

$3,175/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Wayne is $3,175 per month as of August 2026. This is 66% above the national average rent, or $1,265 more per month.

$3.45

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wayne

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Wayne rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

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 3% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $3,165, whereas a house costs $3,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Wayne run $2,640 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,610.

Listings

Studio

$2,170

4%

No Change

1 bedroom

$2,595

No Change

11%

2 bedroom

$3,495

2%

6%

3 bedroom

$3,965

4%

8%

4 bedroom

$4,300

No Change

15%

Studio

Average rent

$2,170

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,595

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,495

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,965

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,300

Last year

15%

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

Median rent price$3,175
increased by66%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,720
increased by95%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Wayne, NJ is 15% lower than the median rent in East Hanover, NJ.

Discover rentals in Wayne, NJ

26 Courter Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Wayne

3 beds

1 bath

$2,800

$1,400

Price drop

House for rent

Available Aug 31

5 Otis Pl - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in Wayne

Rental, Wayne Twp., NJ

5 Otis Pl, Wayne, NJ 07470

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

House for rent

47 Hinchman Ave #1C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Wayne

Rental, Wayne Twp., NJ

47 Hinchman Ave #1C, Wayne, NJ 07470

2 beds

1 bath

$2,550

Condo for rent

19 Crescent Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Wayne

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 $3,175 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Wayne?

Average rent prices in Wayne have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does Wayne rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Wayne is 66% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,265 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 $127,000/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).

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