Last updated on May 24, 2026

Average rent in
Westwood, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Westwood

$2,998/mo

increased by36%

vs previous year

The average rent in Westwood is $2,998 per month as of May 2026. This is 54% above the national average rent, or $1,048 more per month.

$7.15

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Westwood

22

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Westwood 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

Rent trends in Westwood, NJ

Average rent prices in Westwood have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 36% 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 Westwood, NJ

Rent prices in Westwood vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Westwood is $2,825, whereas a house costs $4,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Westwood run $2,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,925.

Listings

Studio

$2,195

13%

No Change

1 bedroom

$2,722

4%

21%

2 bedroom

$3,400

No Change

18%

3 bedroom

$3,950

37%

7%

4 bedroom

$5,800

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,195

Last 30 days

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,722

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

21%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,400

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

18%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,950

Last 30 days

37%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,800

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

Compare median rent prices in Westwood and Allendale by all bedroom counts and property types.

Westwood

Median rent price$2,998
increased by54%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,450
increased by77%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Westwood, NJ is 13% lower than the median rent in Allendale, NJ.

Discover rentals in Westwood, NJ

5 Mountain Ave #LEFT - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in Westwood

Apartment - Westwood, NJ

5 Mountain Ave #LEFT, Westwood, NJ 07675

3 beds

2 baths

$3,680

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Westwood, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the Westwood rental market.

How much is rent in Westwood?

The average rent in Westwood is $2,998 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Westwood?

Average rent prices in Westwood have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 36% since last year.

How does Westwood rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Westwood is 54% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,048 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Westwood?

To comfortably afford rent in Westwood, you'd need to earn approximately $120,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Westwood?

The median rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Westwood, NJ is $2,281, while a two-bedroom apartment costs around $2,899.

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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