Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
Westfield, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Westfield

$2,900/mo

decreased by24%

vs previous year

The average rent in Westfield is $2,900 per month as of October 2026. This is 53% above the national average rent, or $1,000 more per month.

$7.37

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Westfield

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Westfield rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Westfield, NJ

Average rent prices in Westfield have decreased by 16% over the last month and have decreased by 24% 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 Westfield, NJ

Rent prices in Westfield vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Westfield is $2,610, whereas a house costs $3,050. 1-bedroom apartments in Westfield run $1,950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,720.

Listings

Studio

$1,445

No Change

11%

1 bedroom

$1,950

1%

12%

2 bedroom

$2,854

23%

6%

3 bedroom

$3,250

3%

14%

4 bedroom

$4,375

34%

25%

Studio

Average rent

$1,445

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,854

Last 30 days

23%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,250

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,375

Last 30 days

34%

Last year

25%

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

Compare median rent prices in Westfield and Berkeley Heights by all bedroom counts and property types.

Westfield

Median rent price$2,900
increased by53%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,650
increased by39%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Westfield, NJ is 9% higher than the median rent in Berkeley Heights, NJ.

Discover rentals in Westfield, NJ

Duncan Hill Apartment Homes - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Duncan Hill Apartment Homes

1000 Central Ave, Westfield, NJ 07090

1–2 beds

1 bath

$2,240–$4,660

Additional 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.
615 Ripley Place, Unit 1 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

615 Ripley Place, Unit 1

615 Ripley Pl, Westfield, NJ 07090

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
937 South Ave W #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Westfield

Rental, Westfield Town, NJ

937 South Ave W #1, Westfield, NJ 07090

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
122 Cacciola Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Westfield

3 or More Stories - Westfield Town, NJ

122 Cacciola Pl, Westfield, NJ 07090

3 beds

2 baths

$2,500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Westfield, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the Westfield rental market.

How much is rent in Westfield?

The average rent in Westfield is $2,900 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Westfield?

Average rent prices in Westfield have decreased by 16% over the last month and have decreased by 24% since last year.

How does Westfield rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Westfield is 53% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,000 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Westfield?

To comfortably afford rent in Westfield, you'd need to earn approximately $116,000/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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