Last updated on November 14, 2026

Average rent in
Wharton, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Wharton

$2,675/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Wharton is $2,675 per month as of November 2026. This is 41% above the national average rent, or $775 more per month.

$2.93

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wharton

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Wharton rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%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 Wharton, NJ, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Wharton, NJ

Average rent prices in Wharton have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 Wharton, NJ

Rent prices in Wharton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Wharton is $2,550, whereas a house costs $3,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Wharton run $2,270 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,700.

Listings

Studio

$1,515

No Change

32%

1 bedroom

$2,187

1%

9%

2 bedroom

$2,650

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$3,447

No Change

2%

4 bedroom

$4,500

No Change

8%

Studio

Average rent

$1,515

Last year

32%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,187

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,447

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last year

8%

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 Wharton, NJ.

Apartments

Average rent

$2,550

Last year

3%

Condos

Average rent

$2,575

Last year

8%

Houses

Average rent

$3,495

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

6%

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

Compare median rent prices in Wharton and Butler by all bedroom counts and property types.

Wharton

Median rent price$2,675
increased by41%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,497
increased by31%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Wharton, NJ is 7% higher than the median rent in Butler, NJ.

Discover rentals in Wharton, NJ

87 W Dewey Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Wharton

Rental, Wharton Boro, NJ

87 W Dewey Ave, Wharton, NJ 07885

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

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.
3 Mount Pleasant Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Wharton

Rental, Wharton Boro, NJ

3 Mount Pleasant Ave, Wharton, NJ 07885

4 beds

2 baths

$4,000

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.
Irondale at Wharton Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
Rent special

17h ago

8.8

Very good

Irondale at Wharton Apartments

47 Kossuth St, Wharton, NJ 07885

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,343–$2,945

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.
Port Oram Village Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Port Oram Village Apartments

54 N Main St, Wharton, NJ 07885

1 bed

1 bath

$2,265

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.
322 Richard Mine Rd #T4 - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

Condo for rent in Wharton

322 Richard Mine Rd #T4, Wharton, NJ 07885

1 bed

1 bath

$2,200

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.
322 Richard Mine Rd #X6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Wharton

322 Richard Mine Rd #X6, Wharton, NJ 07885

1 bed

1 bath

$1,850

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.
Avalon Wharton - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
Rent special

11h ago

9.4

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Avalon Wharton

111 E Dewey Ave, Wharton, NJ 07885

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,010–$3,290

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.

Call

Irondale at Wharton Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
Rent special

17h ago

8.8

Very good

Irondale at Wharton Apartments

47 Kossuth St, Wharton, NJ 07885

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,343–$2,945

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.
Port Oram Village Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Port Oram Village Apartments

54 N Main St, Wharton, NJ 07885

1 bed

1 bath

$2,265

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.
Avalon Wharton - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
Rent special

11h ago

9.4

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Avalon Wharton

111 E Dewey Ave, Wharton, NJ 07885

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,010–$3,290

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.

Call

Irondale at Wharton Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
Rent special

17h ago

8.8

Very good

Irondale at Wharton Apartments

47 Kossuth St, Wharton, NJ 07885

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,343–$2,945

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.
Port Oram Village Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Port Oram Village Apartments

54 N Main St, Wharton, NJ 07885

1 bed

1 bath

$2,265

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.
47 Kossuth St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Wharton

47 Kossuth St, Wharton, NJ 07885

2 beds

1 bath

$2,875

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.
Avalon Wharton - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
Rent special

11h ago

9.4

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Avalon Wharton

111 E Dewey Ave, Wharton, NJ 07885

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,010–$3,290

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.

Call

Irondale at Wharton Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
Rent special

17h ago

8.8

Very good

Irondale at Wharton Apartments

47 Kossuth St, Wharton, NJ 07885

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,343–$2,945

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.
322 Richard Mine Rd #X6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Wharton

322 Richard Mine Rd #X6, Wharton, NJ 07885

1 bed

1 bath

$1,850

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.
87 W Dewey Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Wharton

Rental, Wharton Boro, NJ

87 W Dewey Ave, Wharton, NJ 07885

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

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 Wharton, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the Wharton rental market.

How much is rent in Wharton?

The average rent in Wharton is $2,675 per month as of November 14, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Wharton?

Average rent prices in Wharton have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does Wharton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Wharton is 41% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $775 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Wharton?

To comfortably afford rent in Wharton, you'd need to earn approximately $107,000/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).