Average Rent in 08831, Middlesex County, NJ

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Current Versus Historical 08831, Middlesex County, NJ Rents

08831 rentals average $1,550 for a studio rental to $4,200 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,625, or roughly $22 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $50 (-3.13%) year-over-year from $1,600 to $1,550. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $96 (5.62%) year-over-year from $1,704 to $1,800. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $137 (-4.99%) year-over-year from $2,737 to $2,600. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $442 (-11.96%) year-over-year from $3,692 to $3,250. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $433 (10.66%) year-over-year from $4,067 to $4,500. 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 down by 1.06% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.89% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.80% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.74% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	N/A	$1,550	$1,600 (-3.13%)	$2,467 (-37.16%)
1 BR	N/A	$1,800	$1,704 (5.62%)	$1,680 (7.14%)
2 BR	$24.15	$2,600	$2,737 (-4.99%)	$2,392 (8.71%)
3 BR	$19.95	$3,250	$3,692 (-11.96%)	$3,100 (4.84%)
4+ BR	$21.45	$4,500	$4,067 (10.66%)	$3,983 (12.97%)

Historical Rents in 08831, Middlesex County, NJ

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Top Cities Near 08831

There are a total of 21 cities nearby 08831. The average rent in 08831 is currently $3,250 per month. A total of 5 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 $10,500 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 9.68% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 41.00% more affordable. Two bedrooms in 08831, Middlesex County, NJ are about 8.65% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 12.12% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 21 total cities near 08831, Middlesex County, NJ in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Trenton, NJ	$1,037	$1,300	$1,850	$2,100
Bayonne, NJ	$2,399	$2,739	$3,475	$2,795
Ocean Grove, NJ	N/A	$1,775	$2,500	$3,000
Belmar, NJ	$4,000	$2,800	$2,900	$3,500
Oakhurst, NJ	N/A	$3,000	$2,400	$3,650
Long Branch, NJ	$1,925	$2,538	$3,700	$3,700
Asbury Park, NJ	$2,488	$3,300	$4,000	$3,750
Manasquan, NJ	N/A	$2,975	$3,425	$5,000
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ	N/A	$1,825	$2,000	$5,275
Spring Lake, NJ	N/A	$2,650	$4,000	$10,500

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 $3,909 per month. A total of 25 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only five neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,909. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 08831's average rent, which is only $2,625. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 08831, Frankford has the most affordable average rent at $1,100 per month. Whereas, at $8,295 average rent per month, Little Italy 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	$1,410	$1,599	$1,780	$1,800
Flatbush, New York, NY	$2,600	$2,929	$3,400	$3,245
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY	$3,225	$3,250	$3,800	$3,650
West Harlem, New York, NY	$2,695	$3,200	$3,900	$3,750
Crown Heights, New York, NY	$3,175	$3,600	$4,333	$3,750
Bushwick, New York, NY	$3,138	$3,250	$3,850	$3,875
Harlem, New York, NY	$2,800	$3,295	$3,900	$3,994
East Harlem, New York, NY	$3,250	$3,600	$3,895	$4,150
Prospect Heights, New York, NY	$3,640	$4,376	$6,295	$4,311
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,641	$4,520	$6,500	$4,550
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,645	$4,426	$6,323	$4,605
Fort Greene, New York, NY	$3,465	$4,575	$6,576	$4,650
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,875	$4,795	$7,746	$4,650
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$3,300	$4,300	$6,195	$4,700
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,650	$4,500	$6,450	$4,855
Greenpoint, New York, NY	$3,645	$4,503	$6,895	$4,985
Financial District, New York, NY	$4,100	$5,295	$7,198	$5,165
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,825	$7,280	$5,200
Williamsburg, New York, NY	$4,155	$4,700	$6,000	$5,234
Midtown, New York, NY	$4,000	$5,000	$7,385	$5,400
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,988	$4,576	$6,241	$5,407
Midtown East, New York, NY	$3,900	$5,340	$7,305	$5,550
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$4,225	$5,595	$8,049	$5,625
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$4,600	$6,230	$8,365	$5,681
West Village, New York, NY	$4,495	$5,795	$7,495	$5,850
East Village, New York, NY	$3,900	$4,295	$6,450	$5,900
Chelsea, New York, NY	$4,475	$6,001	$9,500	$6,000
NoMad, New York, NY	$4,448	$5,750	$8,030	$6,396
Lower East Side, New York, NY	$4,150	$4,787	$5,995	$6,500
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$4,095	$5,650	$5,650	$6,893

Top Counties Near 08831

There are a total of 22 counties located by 08831, Middlesex County, NJ. Some of these counties include Essex, NJ, Mercer, NJ, and Union, NJ. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,000. That's roughly around $29 per sqft. A total of 8 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 $5,450, Manhattan, New York, NY is the most expensive county by 08831, Middlesex County, NJ.

Typically, rent for studios in 08831, Middlesex County, NJ is 41.94% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 08831, Middlesex County, NJ is 23.61% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 08831, Middlesex County, NJ is 0.96% 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	$1,867	$2,000	$2,400	$2,400
Mercer, NJ	$1,200	$1,800	$2,400	$2,588
Union, NJ	$1,575	$1,995	$2,300	$2,625
Middlesex, NJ	$1,550	$1,900	$2,500	$2,750
Hudson, NJ	$2,477	$2,628	$2,650	$2,773
Somerset, NJ	N/A	$2,250	$2,600	$3,000
Staten Island, New York, NY	$2,470	$3,000	$3,387	$3,254
Monmouth, NJ	$2,200	$2,380	$3,000	$3,600
Ocean, NJ	$4,000	$1,975	$2,400	$3,600
Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,560	$4,100	$5,000	$4,200

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 $4,956. A total of 6 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 $8,395 per month is 10013, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,615. That's at least $92 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 $4,502 per month. Or in other words, $87 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $6,495 per month. Which comes out to $83 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	$3,925	$4,800	$6,800	$5,200
10019, New York, NY	$3,826	$4,693	$7,090	$5,000
10003, New York, NY	$4,275	$5,538	$6,495	$5,900
10009, New York, NY	$3,163	$4,495	$6,295	$6,120
10038, New York, NY	$3,975	$5,315	$7,195	$5,345
11201, New York, NY	$3,660	$4,500	$6,495	$4,800
10025, New York, NY	$3,400	$4,350	$6,200	$4,696
10036, New York, NY	$3,895	$5,100	$7,300	$5,425
11101, New York, NY	$3,674	$4,552	$6,451	$4,585
10005, New York, NY	$4,125	$5,093	$7,600	$4,875

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 $2,625. 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 $1,550. There are a total of 4 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 $1,800. There are a total of 4 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 $2,600 and an average price per square feet of $24.15. There are a total of 29 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 -0.03%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.12% 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 $2,100/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.