Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 21, 2026
Average rent in
Wayne, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on October 21, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Wayne
$3,140/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Wayne is $3,140 per month as of October 2026. This is 65% above the national average rent, or $1,240 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Wayne
18
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Wayne rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Wayne, NJ
Average rent prices in Wayne have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 $3,172, whereas a house costs $3,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Wayne run $2,665 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,660.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,110 |  9% | 6% | |
1 bedroom | $2,645 | 1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $3,600 | 1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $4,140 | 3% | 13% | |
4 bedroom | $4,197 | 8% | 7% |
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 | $3,172 | No Change | 1% | |
Condos | $2,550 | 9% | 11% | |
Houses | $3,995 | 26% | 11% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,110
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,645
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,140
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
13%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,197
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
7%
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
$3,172
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,550
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
11%
Houses
Average rent
$3,995
Last 30 days
26%
Last year
11%
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
65%higher than the national median
87%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Wayne, NJ is 12% lower than the median rent in East Hanover, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
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15%$2,300
10%$2,900
2%$4,350
23%$2,350
21%$3,295
62%$3,067
3%$2,895
2%$3,375
7%$3,635
3%Discover rentals in Wayne, NJ
12h ago
House for rent in Wayne
5 Otis Pl, Wayne, NJ 07470
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Wayne
29 Knox Ter #1A, Wayne, NJ 07470
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Wayne
47 Hinchman Ave #1C, Wayne, NJ 07470
2 beds
1 bath
$2,550
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wayne
4 beds
1 bath
$2,950
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
1453 Valley Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,240–$5,665
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2 Hazen Ct, Wayne, NJ 07470
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,195–$2,295
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Condo for rent in Wayne
1253 Valley Rd #B, Wayne, NJ 07470
1 bed
1 bath
$2,500
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Wayne
36 Knox Ter #1C, Wayne, NJ 07470
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200
Condo for rent
2d ago
Verified
2 Hazen Ct, Wayne, NJ 07470
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,195–$2,295
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
1453 Valley Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,240–$5,665
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2 Hazen Ct, Wayne, NJ 07470
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,195–$2,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wayne
1016 Valley Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
Price dropped $200Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Wayne
1207 Schindler Ln, Wayne, NJ 07470
2 beds
2 baths
$3,000
Condo for rent
2d ago
Verified
2 Hazen Ct, Wayne, NJ 07470
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,195–$2,295
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
1453 Valley Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,240–$5,665
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
23h ago
House for rent in Wayne
31 Harwood Pl, Wayne, NJ 07470
3 beds
2.5 baths
$5,000
Price dropped $600House for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Wayne
124 Weinmanns Blvd #2, Wayne, NJ 07470
2 beds
1 bath
$2,700
Apartment 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 $3,140 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Wayne?
Average rent prices in Wayne have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.
How does Wayne rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Wayne is 65% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,240 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 $126,000/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).