Average Rent in 08901, New Brunswick, NJ

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Current Versus Historical 08901, New Brunswick, NJ Rents

08901 rentals average $1,895 for a studio rental to $3,775 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,800, or roughly $28 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $535 (-22.02%) year-over-year from $2,430 to $1,895. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $50 (2.74%) year-over-year from $1,823 to $1,873. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $58 (2.19%) year-over-year from $2,667 to $2,725. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $142 (4.63%) year-over-year from $3,058 to $3,200. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $808 (-17.64%) year-over-year from $4,583 to $3,775. 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 1.73% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.97% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.52% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.27% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$41.35	$1,895	$2,430 (-22.02%)	$1,678 (12.91%)
1 BR	$37.79	$1,873	$1,823 (2.74%)	$2,118 (-11.61%)
2 BR	$28.01	$2,725	$2,667 (2.19%)	$2,667 (2.19%)
3 BR	$28.51	$3,200	$3,058 (4.63%)	$3,025 (5.77%)
4+ BR	$21.48	$3,775	$4,583 (-17.64%)	$4,557 (-17.15%)

Historical Rents in 08901, New Brunswick, NJ

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Top Cities Near 08901

There are a total of 1 cities nearby 08901. The average rent in 08901 is currently $2,800 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that New Brunswick, NJ, with an average rent of $2,800, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 08901, New Brunswick, NJ is New Brunswick, NJ. Monthly rents here are on average $2,800 per month.

Let's compare 08901, New Brunswick, NJ's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in 08901, New Brunswick, NJ is on par with the other cities nearby. One bedrooms are equivalent to other nearby cities' one bedroom rents. Two bedrooms in 08901, New Brunswick, NJ are on par with the other cities nearby. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are on par with the other cities nearby. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near 08901, New Brunswick, NJ in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
New Brunswick, NJ	$1,895	$1,995	$2,725	$2,800

Top Neighborhoods Near 08901

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near 08901

There are a total of 1 counties located by 08901, New Brunswick, NJ. One county in the area is Middlesex, NJ. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,750. That's roughly around $26 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Middlesex, NJ. Its average rent per month is $2,750. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,750, Middlesex, NJ is the most expensive county by 08901, New Brunswick, NJ.

Typically, rent for studios in 08901, New Brunswick, NJ is 18.21% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 08901, New Brunswick, NJ is 4.76% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 08901, New Brunswick, NJ is 8.26% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Middlesex, NJ	$1,550	$1,900	$2,500	$2,750

Top Zipcodes Near 08901

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Frequently Asked Questions - 08901 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 08901, New Brunswick, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for 08901, New Brunswick, NJ apartments for rent is approximately $2,800. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 08901, New Brunswick, 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 08901, New Brunswick, NJ.

How much is a studio apartment in 08901, New Brunswick, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,895 and an average price per square feet of $41.35. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 08901.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in 08901, New Brunswick, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,995 and an average price per square feet of $37.79. There are a total of 9 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 08901.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in 08901, New Brunswick, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,725 and an average price per square feet of $28.01. There are a total of 20 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 08901.

How have rent prices in 08901, New Brunswick, NJ changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in 08901, New Brunswick, NJ can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.22%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in 08901, New Brunswick, NJ?

A reasonable rent price in 08901, New Brunswick, NJ is around $2,240/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.