Average Rent in Edison, NJ

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Current Versus Historical Edison, NJ Rents

Edison rentals average $2,600 for a studio rental to $3,985 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,850, or roughly $25 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 $1,390 (114.88%) year-over-year from $1,210 to $2,600. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $6 (0.29%) year-over-year from $1,992 to $1,998. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $33 (-1.32%) year-over-year from $2,533 to $2,500. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $67 (-2.04%) year-over-year from $3,267 to $3,200. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $24 (-0.59%) year-over-year from $4,122 to $4,098. 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 4.04% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.33% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.52% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.34% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$30.17	$2,600	$1,210 (114.88%)	$3,553 (-26.82%)
1 BR	$26.16	$1,998	$1,992 (0.29%)	$1,908 (4.67%)
2 BR	$25.57	$2,500	$2,533 (-1.32%)	$2,428 (2.95%)
3 BR	$23.39	$3,200	$3,267 (-2.04%)	$3,033 (5.49%)
4+ BR	$25.18	$4,098	$4,122 (-0.59%)	$4,108 (-0.26%)

Historical Rents in Edison, NJ

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Top Cities Near Edison

There are a total of 5 cities nearby Edison. The average rent in Edison is currently $2,450 per month. A total of 4 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Princeton Meadows, NJ, with an average rent of $2,200, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Edison, NJ is Franklin Park, NJ. Monthly rents here are on average $2,900 per month.

Let's compare Edison, NJ's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Edison, NJ is 68.27% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 10.00% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Edison, NJ are about 14.00% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 17.19% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 5 cities near Edison, NJ in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Princeton Meadows, NJ	N/A	$1,850	$2,350	$2,200
Newark, NJ	$2,175	$1,750	$2,100	$2,350
Elizabeth, NJ	$1,650	$1,700	$2,000	$2,450
East Orange, NJ	N/A	$1,800	$2,150	$2,450
Franklin Park, NJ	N/A	$1,825	$2,548	$2,900

Top Neighborhoods Near Edison

There are a total of 1 neighborhoods in or near Edison. One neighborhood in the area is Weequahic. We've included all of these top 1 neighborhoods in or near Edison, NJ in the following table.

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near Edison, NJ is currently around $2,600 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Edison's average rent, which is actually $2,850. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Edison, Weequahic has the most affordable average rent at $2,600 per month. Whereas, at $2,600 average rent per month, Weequahic is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Edison. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Weequahic, Newark, NJ	N/A	$1,400	$2,100	$2,600

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 $2,750. That's roughly around $28 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 $2,700. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,800, Middlesex, NJ is the most expensive county by Edison, NJ.

Typically, rent for studios in Edison, NJ is 32.69% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Edison, NJ is 2.50% 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	$1,650	$2,000	$2,500	$2,700
Middlesex, NJ	$1,850	$1,900	$2,500	$2,800

Top Zipcodes Near Edison

There are a total of 6 zipcodes in or near Edison, NJ. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,600. 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 07111, Essex County, NJ at $2,225 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,050 per month is 08873, Six Mile Run, NJ.

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, $28 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,445 per month. Which comes out to $26 per sqft. The following table includes the top 6 zipcodes in Edison, NJ. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
08854, Middlesex County, NJ	N/A	$1,900	$2,725	$2,850
08831, Middlesex County, NJ	$1,850	$1,900	$2,540	$2,850
08873, Six Mile Run, NJ	N/A	$1,850	$2,700	$3,050
08536, Middlesex County, NJ	N/A	$1,850	$2,350	$2,350
07111, Essex County, NJ	$1,363	$1,650	$2,000	$2,225
07106, Newark, NJ	N/A	$1,700	$2,000	$2,250

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 $2,850. 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 studio apartment in Edison, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,600 and an average price per square feet of $30.17. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Edison.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,000 and an average price per square feet of $26.16. There are a total of 17 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 $2,500 and an average price per square feet of $25.57. There are a total of 74 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 1.15%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, 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 $2,280/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.