Average Rent in Edison, NJ

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Current Versus Historical Edison, NJ Rents

Edison rentals average $1,998 for a 1-bedroom rental to $4,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,750, or roughly $25 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $1,483 (-40.27%) year-over-year from $3,683 to $2,200. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $42 (2.13%) year-over-year from $1,958 to $2,000. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $17 (0.68%) year-over-year from $2,433 to $2,450. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $50 (-1.56%) year-over-year from $3,200 to $3,150. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $550 (13.92%) year-over-year from $3,950 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 up by 1.69% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.64% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.08% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.66% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$25.75	$2,000	$1,958 (2.13%)	$2,127 (-5.96%)
2 BR	$26.09	$2,450	$2,433 (0.68%)	$2,448 (0.07%)
3 BR	$25.34	$3,150	$3,200 (-1.56%)	$3,083 (2.16%)
4+ BR	$23.22	$4,500	$3,950 (13.92%)	$3,900 (15.38%)

Historical Rents in Edison, NJ

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Top Cities Near Edison

There are a total of 2 cities nearby Edison. The average rent in Edison is currently $2,300 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Newark, NJ, with an average rent of $2,100, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Edison, NJ is New Brunswick, NJ. Monthly rents here are on average $2,500 per month.

Let's compare Edison, NJ's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 17.40% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Edison, NJ are about 12.78% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 21.88% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 2 cities near Edison, NJ in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Newark, NJ	$2,271	$1,550	$1,950	$2,100
New Brunswick, NJ	$1,100	$1,750	$2,324	$2,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Edison

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Edison

There are a total of 2 counties located by Edison, NJ. Some of these counties include Union, NJ and Middlesex, NJ. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,650. That's roughly around $27 per sqft. A total of 2 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Union, NJ. Its average rent per month is $2,600. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,700, Middlesex, NJ is the most expensive county by Edison, NJ.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Edison, NJ is 6.76% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Edison, NJ is on par with the other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Union, NJ	N/A	$1,825	$2,400	$2,600
Middlesex, NJ	$2,000	$1,900	$2,500	$2,700

Top Zipcodes Near Edison

There are a total of 4 zipcodes in or near Edison, NJ. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,600. A total of 3 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 08901, New Brunswick, NJ at $2,500 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,773 per month is 08831, Middlesex County, NJ.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $550. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Edison, NJ is $1,850 per month. Or in other words, $36 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,475 per month. Which comes out to $25 per sqft. The following table includes the top 4 zipcodes in Edison, NJ. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
08901, New Brunswick, NJ	$1,100	$1,750	$2,274	$2,500
08854, Middlesex County, NJ	N/A	$1,900	$2,600	$2,700
08831, Middlesex County, NJ	$2,000	$1,800	$2,700	$2,773
08536, Middlesex County, NJ	N/A	$1,900	$2,350	$2,500

Frequently Asked Questions - Edison Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Edison, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for Edison, NJ apartments for rent is approximately $2,750. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Edison, 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 Edison, NJ.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Edison, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,998 and an average price per square feet of $25.75. There are a total of 16 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Edison.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Edison, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,450 and an average price per square feet of $26.09. There are a total of 68 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Edison.

How have rent prices in Edison, NJ changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Edison, NJ can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.40%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Edison, NJ?

A reasonable rent price in Edison, NJ is around $2,200/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.