Average Rent in 08831, Middlesex County, NJ

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Current Versus Historical 08831, Middlesex County, NJ Rents

08831 rentals average $1,850 for a studio rental to $4,700 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,850, or roughly $23 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $250 (15.63%) year-over-year from $1,600 to $1,850. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $33 (-1.73%) year-over-year from $1,883 to $1,850. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $224 (-8.31%) year-over-year from $2,699 to $2,475. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $33 (-0.93%) year-over-year from $3,583 to $3,550. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $967 (23.97%) year-over-year from $4,033 to $5,000. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 5.71% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.33% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.99% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.76% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 15.38% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	N/A	$1,850	$1,600 (15.63%)	$2,358 (-21.55%)
1 BR	$28.89	$1,850	$1,883 (-1.73%)	$1,823 (1.46%)
2 BR	$24.97	$2,475	$2,699 (-8.31%)	$2,298 (7.69%)
3 BR	$18.98	$3,550	$3,583 (-0.93%)	$3,608 (-1.62%)
4+ BR	$21.18	$5,000	$4,033 (23.97%)	$4,367 (14.50%)

Historical Rents in 08831, Middlesex County, NJ

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Top Cities Near 08831

There are a total of 22 cities nearby 08831. The average rent in 08831 is currently $2,925 per month. A total of 10 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Philadelphia, PA, with an average rent of $1,800, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 08831, Middlesex County, NJ is Spring Lake, NJ. Monthly rents here are on average $8,100 per month.

Let's compare 08831, Middlesex County, NJ's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in 08831, Middlesex County, NJ is 10.81% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 12.89% more affordable. Two bedrooms in 08831, Middlesex County, NJ are about 3.35% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 7.39% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 22 total cities near 08831, Middlesex County, NJ in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Trenton, NJ	$1,300	$1,475	$1,850	$2,000
Princeton Meadows, NJ	N/A	$1,850	$2,350	$2,200
Ocean Grove, NJ	$1,738	$1,900	$2,500	$2,525
Belmar, NJ	$1,600	$2,300	$2,750	$2,750
Franklin Park, NJ	N/A	$1,825	$2,548	$2,900
Asbury Park, NJ	$2,600	$2,450	$3,700	$3,200
Long Branch, NJ	$2,360	$2,450	$3,200	$3,225
Oakhurst, NJ	N/A	N/A	$3,500	$3,500
Manasquan, NJ	N/A	$2,200	$2,500	$3,750
Spring Lake, NJ	$2,300	$2,750	$3,550	$8,100

Top Neighborhoods Near 08831

There are a total of 90 neighborhoods in or near 08831. Some of these neighborhoods include North Philadelphia East, Flatbush, and Bedford-Stuyvesant. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 90 total neighborhoods in or near 08831, Middlesex County, NJ in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near 08831, Middlesex County, NJ is currently around $3,921 per month. A total of 25 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only five neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,921. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 08831's average rent, which is only $2,850. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 08831, Logan - Ogontz - Fern Rock has the most affordable average rent at $1,388 per month. Whereas, at $7,999 average rent per month, Tribeca is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 08831. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
North Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,300	$1,821	$1,650	$1,795
Flatbush, New York, NY	$3,230	$3,230	$3,595	$3,300
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY	$3,225	$3,380	$4,200	$3,600
Crown Heights, New York, NY	$2,968	$3,413	$4,722	$3,800
Bushwick, New York, NY	$3,124	$3,550	$3,895	$3,900
Harlem, New York, NY	$2,950	$3,238	$3,873	$3,941
East Harlem, New York, NY	$3,225	$3,700	$3,395	$3,995
West Harlem, New York, NY	$2,750	$3,200	$4,568	$4,000
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,694	$4,495	$6,575	$4,564
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,592	$4,395	$6,471	$4,580
Prospect Heights, New York, NY	$3,625	$4,410	$5,700	$4,600
Greenpoint, New York, NY	$3,690	$4,595	$7,000	$4,600
Fort Greene, New York, NY	$3,621	$4,600	$6,895	$4,638
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,775	$4,750	$6,075	$4,995
Midtown, New York, NY	$4,000	$4,875	$7,550	$5,000
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,875	$5,395	$7,500	$5,000
Williamsburg, New York, NY	$4,059	$5,000	$5,827	$5,200
Financial District, New York, NY	$4,195	$5,461	$7,500	$5,250
Midtown East, New York, NY	$3,900	$5,050	$7,900	$5,250
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,880	$4,775	$5,860	$5,495
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$3,450	$4,950	$8,200	$5,495
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$4,370	$5,485	$7,995	$5,500
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$3,450	$5,095	$7,900	$5,600
West Village, New York, NY	$5,100	$5,500	$6,950	$5,675
East Village, New York, NY	$3,495	$4,395	$5,995	$5,995
Lower East Side, New York, NY	$4,578	$4,496	$7,695	$5,998
Chelsea, New York, NY	$4,400	$6,250	$10,095	$6,095
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$4,800	$6,500	$12,995	$6,450
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$4,600	$6,600	$8,948	$6,798
Tribeca, New York, NY	$5,999	$6,997	$8,295	$7,999

Top Counties Near 08831

There are a total of 23 counties located by 08831, Middlesex County, NJ. Some of these counties include Essex, NJ, Hudson, NJ, and Hunterdon, NJ. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,850. That's roughly around $30 per sqft. A total of 12 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Philadelphia, PA. Its average rent per month is $1,800. Vice versa, with an average rent of $5,495, Manhattan, New York, NY is the most expensive county by 08831, Middlesex County, NJ.

Typically, rent for studios in 08831, Middlesex County, NJ is 1.35% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 08831, Middlesex County, NJ is 7.89% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 08831, Middlesex County, NJ is 2.36% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Essex, NJ	$1,725	$2,000	$2,500	$2,500
Hudson, NJ	$2,450	$2,050	$2,400	$2,500
Hunterdon, NJ	N/A	$1,975	$2,600	$2,600
Mercer, NJ	$1,750	$1,800	$2,400	$2,700
Union, NJ	$1,650	$2,000	$2,500	$2,700
Middlesex, NJ	$1,850	$1,900	$2,500	$2,800
Somerset, NJ	$2,400	$2,100	$2,700	$2,850
Ocean, NJ	$1,563	$1,800	$2,400	$2,995
Monmouth, NJ	$2,100	$2,300	$2,925	$3,200
Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,550	$4,134	$5,165	$4,250

Top Zipcodes Near 08831

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near 08831, Middlesex County, NJ. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $5,044. A total of 5 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 19121, Philadelphia, PA at $1,745 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $8,478 per month is 10069, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,660. That's at least $96 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near 08831, Middlesex County, NJ is $4,773 per month. Or in other words, $90 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $6,716 per month. Which comes out to $86 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in 08831, Middlesex County, NJ. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
10016, New York, NY	$3,950	$5,275	$6,734	$5,480
10019, New York, NY	$3,830	$4,850	$6,870	$5,037
10003, New York, NY	$4,500	$6,050	$6,995	$6,200
10009, New York, NY	$3,175	$4,877	$5,795	$5,750
10038, New York, NY	$4,200	$5,350	$7,875	$5,330
11201, New York, NY	$3,650	$4,430	$6,495	$4,777
10025, New York, NY	$3,295	$4,600	$5,500	$5,050
11101, New York, NY	$3,694	$4,527	$6,502	$4,613
10036, New York, NY	$3,800	$5,133	$7,024	$5,395
10005, New York, NY	$4,254	$5,518	$7,737	$5,000

Frequently Asked Questions - 08831 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 08831, Middlesex County, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for 08831, Middlesex County, NJ apartments for rent is approximately $2,850. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 08831, Middlesex County, NJ rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in 08831, Middlesex County, NJ.

How much is a studio apartment in 08831, Middlesex County, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,850. There are a total of 2 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 08831.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in 08831, Middlesex County, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,900 and an average price per square feet of $28.89. There are a total of 3 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 08831.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in 08831, Middlesex County, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,540 and an average price per square feet of $24.97. There are a total of 34 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 08831.

How have rent prices in 08831, Middlesex County, NJ changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in 08831, Middlesex County, NJ can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.16%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.08%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in 08831, Middlesex County, NJ?

A reasonable rent price in 08831, Middlesex County, NJ is around $2,280/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.