Last updated on October 21, 2026

Average rent in
West Milford, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in West Milford

$2,575/mo

increased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Milford is $2,575 per month as of October 2026. This is 36% above the national average rent, or $675 more per month.

$4.07

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Milford

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West Milford rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in West Milford, NJ

Average rent prices in West Milford have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 12% 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 Milford, NJ

Rent prices in West Milford vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in West Milford is $2,692, whereas a house costs $2,875. 1-bedroom apartments in West Milford run $2,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,800.

Listings

Studio

$2,047

-

5%

1 bedroom

$2,422

8%

2%

2 bedroom

$2,655

13%

-

3 bedroom

$3,297

12%

-

4 bedroom

$4,250

9%

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,047

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,422

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,655

Last 30 days

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,297

Last 30 days

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,250

Last 30 days

9%

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

Compare median rent prices in West Milford and Hawthorne by all bedroom counts and property types.

West Milford

Median rent price$2,575
increased by36%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,300
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in West Milford, NJ is 12% higher than the median rent in Hawthorne, NJ.

Discover rentals in West Milford, NJ

1793 Union Valley Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in West Milford

Rentals/Res, Ranch, West Milford, NJ

1793 Union Valley Rd, West Milford, NJ 07480

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

1793 Union Valley Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in West Milford

Rental, West Milford Twp., NJ

1793 Union Valley Rd, West Milford, NJ 07480

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

1257 Macopin Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in West Milford

Rental, West Milford Twp., NJ

1257 Macopin Rd, West Milford, NJ 07480

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,850

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Frequently asked questions for West Milford, NJ

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

How much is rent in West Milford?

The average rent in West Milford is $2,575 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Milford?

Average rent prices in West Milford have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 12% since last year.

How does West Milford rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West Milford is 36% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $675 more per month.

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

To comfortably afford rent in West Milford, you'd need to earn approximately $103,000/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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