Cheapest and most expensive places to rent in New Jersey
As of October 17, 2026, the cheapest city to rent in New Jersey is Camden, where the median 1-bedroom asks $1,272/month, 31% below the statewide median of about $1,850. The most expensive is Hoboken at $3,400/month.
Across the 41 New Jersey cities we rank, the median 1-bedroom runs from $1,272 in Camden to $3,400 in Hoboken, 2.7 times as much. 21 of 41 sit below the statewide 1-bedroom median of about $1,850. The largest rental market, Jersey City (4,495 listings), has a median of $2,300, 24% above the state.
Updated . Ranked by median 1-bedroom asking rent; only cities with at least 100 listings are included. Statewide median is estimated from city medians weighted by listing count. How we calculate
Cheapest cities to rent in New Jersey
| # | City | 1 bed | 2 beds | Listings | vs state (1BR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Camden | $1,272 | $1,500 | 232 | -31% |
| 2 | Trenton | $1,450 | $1,850 | 534 | -22% |
| 3 | Irvington | $1,498 | $1,895 | 642 | -19% |
| 4 | Margate City | $1,525 | $2,000 | 218 | -18% |
| 5 | Atlantic City | $1,600 | $1,800 | 465 | -14% |
| 6 | Ventnor City | $1,600 | $1,995 | 238 | -14% |
| 7 | East Orange | $1,625 | $1,999 | 903 | -12% |
| 8 | Elizabeth | $1,650 | $2,100 | 1,351 | -11% |
| 9 | Passaic | $1,650 | $2,125 | 407 | -11% |
| 10 | Paterson | $1,677 | $1,963 | 1,165 | -9% |
Most expensive cities to rent in New Jersey
| # | City | 1 bed | 2 beds | Listings | vs state (1BR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hoboken | $3,400 | $4,500 | 1,255 | +84% |
| 2 | Edgewater | $2,500 | $3,736 | 164 | +35% |
| 3 | Montclair | $2,350 | $2,985 | 382 | +27% |
| 4 | Guttenberg | $2,300 | — | 124 | +24% |
| 5 | Long Branch | $2,300 | $2,900 | 538 | +24% |
| 6 | Jersey City | $2,300 | $2,500 | 4,495 | +24% |
| 7 | Asbury Park | $2,275 | $2,650 | 434 | +23% |
| 8 | West New York | $2,250 | $2,550 | 653 | +22% |
| 9 | Morristown | $2,205 | $3,350 | 174 | +19% |
| 10 | Princeton | $2,200 | $3,182 | 250 | +19% |
Common questions
- What is the cheapest city to rent in New Jersey?
- As of October 17, 2026, Camden has the lowest median 1-bedroom asking rent among the New Jersey cities we rank, at $1,272/month. Next are Trenton ($1,450) and Irvington ($1,498).
- What is the most expensive city to rent in New Jersey?
- As of October 17, 2026, Hoboken has the highest median 1-bedroom asking rent among the New Jersey cities we rank, at $3,400/month, 84% above the statewide median.
- What is the median rent for a 1-bedroom in New Jersey?
- As of October 17, 2026, the statewide median asking rent for a 1-bedroom is about $1,850/month. It is estimated from city medians weighted by listing count, using active listings on Redfin, Zillow and ApartmentHomeLiving. How we calculate