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Last updated on November 15, 2026
Average rent in
West Caldwell, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on November 15, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in West Caldwell
$3,560/mo
19%vs previous year
The average rent in West Caldwell is $3,560 per month as of November 2026. This is 87% above the national average rent, or $1,660 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in West Caldwell
4
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of West Caldwell rentals at each price point
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 decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 19% 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 $3,385. 1-bedroom apartments in West Caldwell run $2,945 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,590.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,445 | - |  1% | |
1 bedroom | $2,945 | No Change | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $3,845 | 1% | 37% | |
3 bedroom | $4,656 | No Change | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $6,000 | 14% | 21% |
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 West Caldwell, NJ.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,385 | 1% | 1% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,445
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,945
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,845
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
37%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,656
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,000
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
21%
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 West Caldwell, NJ.
Apartments
Average rent
$3,385
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
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
87%higher than the national median
63%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in West Caldwell, NJ is 15% higher than the median rent in Boonton, NJ.
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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 $3,560 per month as of November 14, 2026.
Is rent up or down in West Caldwell?
Average rent prices in West Caldwell have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 19% since last year.
How does West Caldwell rent compare to the national average?
Rent in West Caldwell is 87% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,660 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 $142,000/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).