Average Rent in 08854, Middlesex County, NJ

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Current Versus Historical 08854, Middlesex County, NJ Rents

08854 rentals average $1,900 for a 1-bedroom rental to $4,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,700, or roughly $26 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $540 (13.63%) year-over-year from $3,960 to $4,500. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $152 (-7.38%) year-over-year from $2,052 to $1,900. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $13 (0.48%) year-over-year from $2,625 to $2,638. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $526 (16.70%) year-over-year from $3,149 to $3,675. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $267 (6.53%) year-over-year from $4,083 to $4,350. 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 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.96% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.82% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.69% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$27.71	$1,900	$2,052 (-7.38%)	$2,448 (-22.38%)
2 BR	$25.45	$2,638	$2,625 (0.48%)	$2,550 (3.43%)
3 BR	$33.33	$3,675	$3,149 (16.70%)	$3,133 (17.29%)
4+ BR	$26.27	$4,350	$4,083 (6.53%)	$4,167 (4.40%)

Historical Rents in 08854, Middlesex County, NJ

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Top Cities Near 08854

There are a total of 25 cities nearby 08854. The average rent in 08854 is currently $2,900 per month. A total of 11 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Easton, PA, with an average rent of $1,700, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 08854, Middlesex County, NJ is Spring Lake, NJ. Monthly rents here are on average $8,500 per month.

Let's compare 08854, Middlesex County, NJ's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 18.42% more affordable. Two bedrooms in 08854, Middlesex County, NJ are about 3.85% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 9.86% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 25 total cities near 08854, Middlesex County, NJ in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Trenton, NJ	$3,550	$1,350	$1,800	$2,000
Newark, NJ	$2,271	$1,550	$1,950	$2,100
Kearny, NJ	N/A	$1,750	$2,200	$2,200
Jersey City, NJ	$2,490	$2,700	$2,213	$2,400
New Brunswick, NJ	$1,100	$1,750	$2,324	$2,500
Garfield, NJ	$1,550	$1,800	$2,425	$2,500
Bayonne, NJ	$2,250	$2,582	$3,330	$2,534
Oakhurst, NJ	N/A	N/A	$2,200	$3,000
Long Branch, NJ	$2,200	$2,450	$3,500	$3,500
New York, NY	$3,895	$4,650	$6,153	$4,895

Top Neighborhoods Near 08854

There are a total of 101 neighborhoods in or near 08854. Some of these neighborhoods include Flatbush, Bedford-Stuyvesant, and Crown Heights. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 101 total neighborhoods in or near 08854, Middlesex County, NJ in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near 08854, Middlesex County, NJ is currently around $3,750 per month. A total of 35 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 08854's average rent, which is only $2,700. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 08854, Tioga - Nicetown has the most affordable average rent at $1,325 per month. Whereas, at $8,160 average rent per month, Tribeca is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 08854. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Flatbush, New York, NY	$2,737	$3,115	$3,468	$3,300
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY	$3,250	$3,458	$4,195	$3,750
Crown Heights, New York, NY	$3,100	$3,402	$4,552	$3,795
Bushwick, New York, NY	$3,369	$3,250	$3,863	$3,900
West Harlem, New York, NY	$2,850	$3,392	$4,000	$3,995
Harlem, New York, NY	$2,950	$3,400	$3,995	$3,995
East Harlem, New York, NY	$3,330	$3,650	$3,695	$4,000
Prospect Heights, New York, NY	$3,630	$4,395	$6,295	$4,403
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,598	$4,362	$6,395	$4,426
Fort Greene, New York, NY	$3,590	$4,575	$6,795	$4,575
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,694	$4,536	$6,692	$4,595
Greenpoint, New York, NY	$3,600	$4,553	$6,877	$4,650
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$4,050	$4,966	$7,913	$4,758
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$3,300	$4,400	$7,695	$4,875
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,795	$4,590	$6,440	$4,950
Midtown, New York, NY	$4,000	$4,900	$7,860	$5,000
Williamsburg, New York, NY	$4,105	$5,000	$5,725	$5,098
Financial District, New York, NY	$4,155	$5,349	$7,195	$5,150
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$3,653	$4,848	$7,500	$5,295
Midtown East, New York, NY	$4,098	$5,300	$7,373	$5,300
East Village, New York, NY	$4,100	$4,295	$6,200	$5,495
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,975	$4,555	$5,995	$5,505
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$4,370	$5,495	$8,350	$5,573
Chelsea, New York, NY	$4,599	$5,995	$9,700	$6,000
Lower East Side, New York, NY	$4,395	$4,495	$6,250	$6,198
West Village, New York, NY	$4,800	$5,850	$7,000	$6,250
NoMad, New York, NY	$4,459	$5,995	$8,000	$6,277
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$4,850	$6,950	$8,255	$6,595
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$4,800	$6,027	$7,250	$6,995
Tribeca, New York, NY	$6,364	$6,995	$8,295	$8,160

Top Counties Near 08854

There are a total of 23 counties located by 08854, Middlesex County, NJ. Some of these counties include Essex, NJ, Hudson, NJ, and Union, NJ. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,050. That's roughly around $31 per sqft. A total of 9 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Easton, PA. Its average rent per month is $1,700. Vice versa, with an average rent of $5,400, Manhattan, New York, NY is the most expensive county by 08854, Middlesex County, NJ.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 08854, Middlesex County, NJ is 15.79% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 08854, Middlesex County, NJ is 3.85% 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	$2,030	$2,100	$2,450	$2,400
Hudson, NJ	$2,200	$2,200	$2,400	$2,500
Union, NJ	N/A	$1,825	$2,400	$2,600
Middlesex, NJ	$2,000	$1,900	$2,500	$2,700
Mercer, NJ	$2,200	$1,823	$2,400	$2,750
Somerset, NJ	N/A	$1,970	$2,700	$3,100
Monmouth, NJ	$2,200	$2,250	$2,950	$3,350
Queens, New York, NY	$3,539	$3,719	$4,352	$3,795
Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,585	$4,095	$5,000	$4,200
Manhattan, New York, NY	$4,045	$5,159	$7,000	$5,400

Top Zipcodes Near 08854

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near 08854, Middlesex County, NJ. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,888. 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 19104, Philadelphia, PA at $1,675 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $8,295 per month is 10013, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,623. That's at least $94 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near 08854, Middlesex County, NJ is $4,551 per month. Or in other words, $87 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $6,663 per month. Which comes out to $82 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in 08854, 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	$4,050	$4,995	$6,714	$5,450
10019, New York, NY	$3,887	$4,695	$7,150	$4,975
10003, New York, NY	$4,325	$5,525	$6,995	$5,900
10009, New York, NY	$3,325	$4,450	$5,995	$5,617
10038, New York, NY	$3,950	$5,530	$7,000	$5,400
11201, New York, NY	$3,645	$4,400	$6,495	$4,699
10025, New York, NY	$3,450	$4,300	$5,050	$4,754
10036, New York, NY	$4,265	$5,418	$7,995	$5,615
10005, New York, NY	$4,205	$5,165	$7,612	$4,900
11101, New York, NY	$3,745	$4,607	$6,631	$4,650

Frequently Asked Questions - 08854 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 08854, Middlesex County, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for 08854, Middlesex County, NJ apartments for rent is approximately $2,700. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 08854, 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 08854, Middlesex County, NJ.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in 08854, Middlesex County, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,900 and an average price per square feet of $27.71. There are a total of 4 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 08854.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in 08854, Middlesex County, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,600 and an average price per square feet of $25.45. There are a total of 37 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 08854.

How have rent prices in 08854, Middlesex County, NJ changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in 08854, Middlesex County, NJ can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.14%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.07%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.17% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in 08854, Middlesex County, NJ?

A reasonable rent price in 08854, Middlesex County, NJ is around $2,160/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.