Last updated on June 29, 2026

Average rent in
West Caldwell, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in West Caldwell

$3,090/mo

decreased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Caldwell is $3,090 per month as of June 2026. This is 58% above the national average rent, or $1,140 more per month.

$3.20

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Caldwell

5

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West Caldwell rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 West Caldwell, NJ, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in West Caldwell, NJ

Average rent prices in West Caldwell have increased by 18% 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 West Caldwell, NJ

Rent prices in West Caldwell vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in West Caldwell is $2,925, whereas a house costs $3,720. 1-bedroom apartments in West Caldwell run $2,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,550.

Listings

Studio

$2,370

-

-

1 bedroom

$2,910

No Change

-

2 bedroom

$3,845

2%

23%

3 bedroom

$4,890

24%

31%

4 bedroom

$3,850

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,370

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,910

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,845

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

23%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,890

Last 30 days

24%

Last year

31%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,850

The table above reflects average rent prices in West Caldwell, 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 West Caldwell, NJ compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in West Caldwell and Boonton by all bedroom counts and property types.

West Caldwell

Median rent price$3,090
increased by58%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,947
increased by51%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in West Caldwell, NJ is 5% higher than the median rent in Boonton, NJ.

Discover rentals in West Caldwell, NJ

665 Bloomfield Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in West Caldwell

Store With Apartment - West Caldwell Twp., NJ

665 Bloomfield Ave #1, West Caldwell, NJ 07006

2 beds

1 bath

$2,550

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for West Caldwell, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the West Caldwell rental market.

How much is rent in West Caldwell?

The average rent in West Caldwell is $3,090 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Caldwell?

Average rent prices in West Caldwell have increased by 18% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.

How does West Caldwell rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West Caldwell is 58% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,140 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in West Caldwell?

To comfortably afford rent in West Caldwell, you'd need to earn approximately $124,000/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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